The Ministry publishes a range of regular newsletters.
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.
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
Monthly newsletter from Deputy Director-General Anna Clark.
Immunisation updates
Updates on immunsation matters.
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 Enrolment Service update
Updates on the National Enrolment Service transition and implementation.
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.
Screening Matters
Screening Matters is the on-line newsletter of the National Screening Unit.