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.

Setting the direction for New Zealand’s health system

The Government Policy Statement on Health 2024–2027 sets out the Government’s priorities for the health system over the next 3 years, to ensure it’s delivering quality care for New Zealanders.  

Health response to global fuel and supply chain pressures

The conflict in the Middle East is creating uncertainty in supply chains and fuel markets. This has flow on effects for essential services, including health care.

Find out about the health response
Fuel tanker.

Warning labels for anti-seizure medicines during pregnancy

Introducing pregnancy warning labels to help reduce harm from anti-seizure medicines during pregnancy.

Find out more

2024/25 Health Survey results now available

The latest results on the health of New Zealanders are available now.

2024/25 New Zealand Health Survey

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