Briefings to the Incoming Minister

These briefings provide incoming Ministers of Health with information on the New Zealand health and disability system, including the role of the Ministry of Health.

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Briefing to the Incoming Minister of Health November 2023

Published 01 February 2024

Following the 2023 general election, the Ministry of Health | Manatū Hauora produced a briefing to the incoming Minister of Health, as is usual practice.

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Joint Briefing to the Incoming Minister for Mental Health 2023

Published 01 February 2024

Following the 2023 general election, the Ministry of Health | Manatū Hauora, Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora, and the Māori Health Authority | Te Aka Whai Ora together produced a Joint Briefing to the Incoming Minister for Mental Health.

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Briefing to the Incoming Minister of Health February 2023

Published 15 March 2023

This briefing provided the incoming Minister of Health, Hon Ayesha Verrall, with an overview of the context of recent Government reforms and priorities, and identified key issues and upcoming milestones and decisions for Ministers.

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Briefing to the Incoming Minister of Health December 2020

Published 18 November 2020

Following the 2020 general election, the Ministry of Health | Manatū Hauora produced a briefing to the incoming Minister of Health, as is usual practice.

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Briefing to the Incoming Minister COVID-19 Health System Response 2020

Published 18 November 2020

Following the 2020 general election, the Ministry of Health | Manatū Hauora produced a briefing for the incoming Minister for COVID-19 response

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Briefing to the Incoming Minister of Health, 2017: The New Zealand Health and Disability System

Published 07 December 2017

This publication outlines the challenges and opportunities that face our health and disability system by looking at where we are now, where we are going and how we will get there.

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Briefing to the Incoming Minister of Health, 2017: The New Zealand Health and Disability System: Organisation

Published 07 December 2017

This briefing provides a high level and brief summary of our health and disability system, the role of the Ministry and the roles of others across the system.

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The New Zealand Health and Disability System: Organisations and Responsibilities

Published 08 December 2014

This briefing provides the incoming Minister with an overview of the health and disability system as at October 2014. It describes the major organisations and structures in the system, along with their roles, functions and responsibilities.

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Briefing to the Incoming Minister of Health 2014

Published 12 November 2014

This briefing provides the incoming Minister of Health with information on the challenges and opportunities facing the New Zealand health and disability system, and how the Ministry of Health can advise and support the Minister to implement the Government’s priorities for health.

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