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.

Māori health Hauora Māori

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

Statistics & research He tatauranga, he rangahau

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

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.  

Tatau Kahukura: Māori Health Chart Book 2024

Tatau Kahukura provides reliable and easy-to-access statistical information on key Māori health indicators.

Access the chart book

2023/24 New Zealand Health Survey results now available

The New Zealand Health Survey provides information about the health and wellbeing of adults and children in New Zealand. Check out the latest results now.

Annual Update of Key Results 2023/24

Health and Independence Report 2023

The Health and Independence Report 2023 presents an overview of the current state of public health in Aotearoa New Zealand, using health-related data from a range of sources for the 2023 calendar year.

Health and Independence Report 2023

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