What about rural health services?
- As a small country, New Zealand is fairly well covered with hospitals, emergency clinics and other medical services that you might need. Some more remote locations will entail longer travel times to clinics or hospitals, and this is something you should consider when deciding where to buy your retirement property. The Ministry of Health offers a number of mobile and in-home services to rural areas. They can also sometimes provide financial assistance for those who need to travel long distances for specialist medical care. It will pay to have a plan in place for health emergencies.