It is your choice

You can choose whether or not to join BreastScreen Aotearoa and have regular mammograms. 

Read the information on 'Having a mammogram: what you need to know' to help you decide if screening is right for you. 

Having a mammogram: what you need to know

Information for women aged 70 and over

If you decide you do not want to participate in the screening programme, let us know by freephoning 0800 270 200

Joining and participating in Breastscreen Aotearoa

If you are eligible and due for a mammogram with BreastScreen Aotearoa, you should receive an invitation by email, text or letter. You can enrol and book either:

  • online using the secure personalised link in your invitation
  • by freephoning 0800 270 200. 

If you think you are eligible but have not received an invitation, let us know by calling the freephone number, or by completing the enrolment form below.

Sign up

Getting in contact

Communicating with you

Eligibility for free public health services

Are you eligible for free public health services?

Information on how to check if you are eligible can be found below.

Guide to eligibility for public health services — Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora

Breast cancer history

Have you had a breast cancer diagnosis in the past?

Recent mammogram

Have you had a mammogram in the past 12 months?

Ethnicity

Which ethnic group do you belong to? You can select more than one

Enrolment consent

BreastScreen Aotearoa provides free breast screening for eligible women and people aged 45 to 69, or who qualify for the age extension if aged 70 to 74 who:

  • have breast tissue, and
  • are eligible for free public healthcare.

We may not be able to determine your eligibility for free public healthcare from your National Health Index (NHI) number.

Your medical records and information

BreastScreen Aotearoa may:

  • Request your medical records from your healthcare providers
  • Provide your medical record to your healthcare providers.

Your medical records include your mammograms and other breast imaging, breast procedures, treatment for breast cancer, and any other clinical information that can assist to manage your healthcare.

Healthcare providers include your GP (family doctor), hospitals, and specialists. You can tell us that you do not want your GP to receive your results.

BreastScreen Aotearoa stores your records, screening information, and personal data securely and confidentially.

Your records and information may be used:

  • when BreastScreen Aotearoa is checked and monitored. Our monitoring information that is publicly available will not identify you.
  • for research that has been approved by Health New Zealand- Te Whatu Ora. Only anonymous data (data that does not include personal data and cannot identify individuals) is provided for research.

See more details about privacy and data

By submitting this form, I consent to enrol with BreastScreen Aotearoa

Contact BreastScreen Aotearoa

To contact BreastScreen Aotearoa freephone 0800 270 200

You can also email a BreastScreen Aotearoa provider in your area:

For information about the BreastScreen Aotearoa programme, email breastscreen.aotearoa@tewhatuora.govt.nz

Find your nearest BreastScreen Aotearoa clinic