You can request your health records, those of a dependant (16 years or under) or someone in your whānau, from the Clinical Records service. If the request is for someone over 16, you need to include that person's consent in writing.
The request must be in writing and include the completed release of information form or the following information.
- Patient first name and surname.
- Patient date of birth.
- Patient NHI number (if known).
- Specific details of the information you require including dates of hospital admissions.
- Your name (if not the patient).
- Your contact number, mailing address and email.
- Proof of identity (drivers licence or passport).
Release of information form
Email your request to the release of information team at groi@adhb.govt.nz
You can also post your request to:
- Clinical Records Department
- 160 Grafton Road
- Grafton, Auckland 1010
- Private Bag 92024
- Auckland 1023
If you need help completing your request
Page two of the release of information form has tips on completing the form. You can contact the release of information team if you need help completing the form or have any questions.
- For urgent requests, phone 09 307 4949 and dial extension 22288 when prompted
- For non-urgent requests email groi@adhb.govt.nz or mail the above address.
The release of information team are available from 9am to 3pm, Monday to Friday.