Health Integrity Line

Phone: 0800 424 888

Make a report online: Integrity Line NZexternal link

You can report anything you are concerned about in the health sector, including (but not limited to):

• dishonest or inappropriate use of public money by members of the public using health funding
• any allegation of fraud by medical professionals using health funding
• corrupt practices
• harassment or other unsafe work practices
• theft or other criminal behaviour by any person
• conflicts of interest or policy breaches
• drug or alcohol abuse
• any other matter that “does not seem right”.

Employees in the health sector

If you are an employee and are calling about serious wrongdoing in or by your workplace, we will let you know your rights under the Protected Disclosures Act 2000 (known as the ‘Whistle-blower Act’):

Protected Disclosures Act 2000external link

You can also express your concerns by:

• talking to your manager or another senior manager
• filing a report onlineexternal link
• making a report with the Serious Fraud Office.external link

Who operates the Health Integrity Line

The Health Integrity line is operated by Integrity NZ, an independent charity. It is staffed by specially trained operators who will not ask for a name or record or trace the call.

Integrity NZexternal link

All Health Integrity Line calls are passed on to the appropriate team or agency to follow up.