The Ministry publishes a range of regular newsletters.
Abortion services newsletter
Latest updates from the Abortion Services work programme.
COVID-19 key health messages
This newsletter provides approved key messages from the Ministry of Health.
COVID-19 message from the Director-General of Health
Latest COVID-19 updates to the health sector from Director-General of Health, Dr Ashley Bloomfield.
COVID-19: Vaccine updates for the health and disability sector
The COVID-19 Vaccine and Immunisation programme team provides regular updates to the health, disability and aged care sectors. These are primarily aimed at frontline staff.
Data & Digital update
Updates from the Data and Digital team at the Ministry of Health.
Disability Support Services newsletter
Latest updates for the health and disability sector on the work of Disability Support Services.
Grey Matter newsletter
Grey Matter is compiled by the Ministry of Health Library and provides access to a selection of the most recent NGO, Think Tank, and International Government reports that are relevant to the health context.
HealthCERT Bulletin
A quarterly newsletter that provides users and providers of certified health services with updates, research and information to help answer commonly asked questions.
Health Improvement and Innovation Digest
Health Improvement and Innovation Digest shares research that can help drive innovation and quality improvement.
Health Workforce update
Latest updates from Deputy Director-General Amy Wilson.
Hospitals and specialist care newsletter
Updates on key pieces of work across Planned Care, Unplanned (Acute) Care, Radiology and National Services.
Immunisation updates
Updates on immunsation matters.
Medicinal cannabis updates
Subscribe to receive updates from the Medicinal Cannabis Agency
Mental Health & Addiction update
The latest information on our work to implement the Government’s response to He Ara Oranga: The report of the Mental Health Inquiry and other priority projects.
National Asset Management Plan updates
Updates on the National Asset Management Plan project.
National Enrolment Service update
Updates on the National Enrolment Service transition and implementation.
New Zealand Health Survey updates
News and releases from the New Zealand Health survey team.
Nutrition and Physical Activity Knowledge Bulletin
This fortnightly email newsletter has a New Zealand focus and provides links to new research, evaluations, guidance, resources and upcoming events on the topics of nutrition, physical activity, obesity, sport and recreation in relation to health and wellbeing. Key international literature and guidance from similar jurisdictions is also featured.
Office of the Chief Nurse sector update
Easy access to information on nursing initiatives.
Primary Care Update
Updates providing information for general practices, primary health organisations (PHOs) and district health boards (DHBs).
Prescriber Update
Prescriber Update is written for healthcare professionals to provide information on safety concerns with medicines and medical devices.
Public Health Unit newsletter
Updates from the Ministry's Public Health Unit.
Screening Matters
Screening Matters is the on-line newsletter of the National Screening Unit.
Smokefree 2025 newsletter
This newsletter provides updates on progress towards Smokefree Aotearoa 2025.
Vaping Regulatory Authority updates
Subscribe to receive updates from the Vaping Regulatory Authority.
Well Child/Tamariki Ora updates
Updates from the Well Child/Tamariki Ora team.