Te Whatu Ora is introducing mandatory national criteria for Community Referred Radiology (CRR) from 1 September 2025, replacing the previous regionally adapted framework. These changes aim to standardise access and improve equity nationwide. Key changes include:
While regional hubs and staffing are still being established, and updates to HealthPathways and e-referrals are pending, from 1 September, Te Whatu Ora will be required to provide radiology services for referrals aligned with the new CRR criteria. View the Information for primary healthcare professionals (PDF). More updates will be provided as they become available.
Today Health Minister Andrew Little announced the first nine locality network pilots to improve how healthcare is delivered in local communities. We’re excited to share that Taupō/Tūrangi and Hauraki have been selected in this pilot phase.
Read moreTe Whatu Ora is implementing mandatory national criteria for Community Referred Radiology from 1 September, 2025. Referrals not meeting these guidelines will be declined. This is intended to standardise access to imaging across Aotearoa and improve equity of care.
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