Bay of Plenty District Health Board chairwoman Sally Webb has been appointed to also govern the Taranaki District Health Board.
Health Minister Tony Ryall announced the appointment this afternoon.
"Ms Webb has been chair of Bay of Plenty DHB since 2010," he said.
"She has experience as a member of the Minister of Health's Ministerial Reference Group in 2009, and as a director and interim Chief Executive Office of the Health Funding Authority.
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"Cross appointments to DHB Boards are now common and reflect greater regional collaboration in the planning and delivery of health services."