Zero Data is a government initiative to support all New Zealanders in accessing essential information and digital services for free, on their mobile devices.
It means that key health sector websites such as Healthify and others can be used, with all data charges being covered by Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora. Zero Data is available to anyone using a mobile device connected to the Spark, Skinny, One NZ, 2degrees, Warehouse Mobile, Slingshot or Orcon mobile networks.
How to use Zero Data:
Turn your mobile data on, then go to the Zero Data page. There you can find links for free access from your mobile to a wide range of digital services:
- Education
- ACC
- Health (including Healthify He Puna Waiora)
- Kainga Ora Homes and Communities
- Ministry of Justice
- Ministry of Social Development
- Department of Internal Affairs.
Healthify He Puna Waiora is proud to be part of the Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora zero data initiative. Just make sure your mobile data is turned on before you visit Zero Data. You’ll know you’re on Zero Data when you see a green ribbon across the top of the website.
Note also that Healthify He Puna Waiora is a shielded site, which means you can browse safely, and then remove any trace of visiting us.
Please note: occasionally, some features on Healthify accessed via Zero Data may not work as intended, such as downloading large files or pdfs. If you have problems accessing any resources or tools please let us know.
References
- Zero Data New Zealand government
- Minister launches Zero Data and focuses of enabling power of digital at HINZ Summit HINZ, 2023