About us Mō mātou

About the Ministry of Health and the New Zealand health system. 

Regulation & legislation Ngā here me ngā ture

Health providers and products we regulate, and laws we administer.

Strategies & initiatives He rautaki, he tūmahi hou

How we’re working to improve health outcomes for all New Zealanders.

Monitoring & statistics He aroturuki, he tatauranga

Data and insights from our health surveys, research and monitoring.

Māori health Hauora Māori

Increasing access to health services, achieving equity and improving outcomes for Māori.

In this section Kei tēnei wāhanga

  • The Ministry’s role in nursing

    About the role the Ministry of Health plays in nursing, including information on national nursing frameworks and registered nurse prescribing.

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  • For nurses and nursing students

    Guidance on where to find information on studying to become a nurse and working as a nurse in New Zealand's health care system.
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  • Developments in nursing

    Roles and initiatives in nursing.

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  • Nursing organisations and websites

    Links to other nursing websites with useful information and resources on nursing.

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  • Nursing leadership

    Information about the Chief Nursing Officer and Clinical Chief Advisors of nursing.

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