Public healthcare in New Zealand is not entirely free, but it is heavily subsidized through the public tax-funded health system managed by Health New Zealand (Te Whatu Ora). Essential hospital treatments, emergency care, and public specialist visits are provided free of charge for eligible residents. However, primary doctor visits, prescription medications, dental care, and elective procedures outside the public hospital queue often require out-of-pocket costs or private insurance.
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