Enrolling with a general practice costs nothing. Once enrolled, visit fees are set by each practice, but they are lower than if you are not enrolled, because the government subsidises the fee for enrolled patients. Free and subsidised care generally requires you to be a NZ resident (with some reciprocal exceptions for a few nationalities) — see the next question on eligibility. Contact a practice near you directly to ask about enrolling; availability varies by area. Source: Health New Zealand (Te Whatu Ora) and Healthify — general practice enrolment.