New Zealand’s health system Te pūnaha hauora o Aotearoa

An overview of the New Zealand health system and the legislation that governs it.

Find out about the main people and organisations in New Zealand’s health system. 

Vote Health is administered by the Ministry of Health and funds public health services in communities, hospitals and other care settings. 

The Government Policy Statement (GPS) on Health 2024-2027 sets the Government’s priorities and objectives for New Zealand’s health system.