West Coast District Health Board

The West Coast District Health Board (West Coast DHB or WCDHB) is a district health board with the focus on providing healthcare to the West Coast region of New Zealand.
History.
The West Coast District Health Board, like most other district health boards, came into effect on 1 January 2001 established by the New Zealand Public Health and Disability Act 2000.
Geographic area.
The area covered by the West Coast District Health Board is defined in Schedule 1 of the New Zealand Public Health and Disability Act 2000 and based on territorial authority and ward boundaries as constituted as at 1 January 2001. The area can be adjusted through an Order in Council.
Governance.
The initial board was fully appointed. Since the 2001 local elections, the board has been partially elected (seven members) and in addition, up to four members get appointed by the Minister of Health. The minister also appoints the chairperson and deputy-chair from the pool of eleven board members.
Demographics.
The area served by the West Coast DHB is the same as the West Coast region.