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.

  • Strategic Intentions 2024–2028

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    The Strategic Intentions 2024–2028 informs Parliament and the public about the Ministry of Health – Manatū Hauora and its role as the chief steward of health and the health system, and the lead advisor to Government on health.

  • Strategic Intentions 2021-25

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    This publication showcases the strategic intentions of the Ministry over the next four years.

  • Statement of Strategic Intentions 2017-2021

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    The Statement of Strategic Intentions 2017-2021 outlines the Ministry’s strategic intentions over the next ten years and the actions that will be undertaken as the Ministry engages and works with public service agencies, the wider health and disability sector and communities to improve, promote and protect the health and wellbeing of all New Zealanders.

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Go to the Ministry of Health’s library catalogue to view older Strategic Intentions and Statements of Intent.

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