New Zealand’s health system Te pūnaha hauora o Aotearoa
Aotearoa New Zealand’s health system is founded on collaboration, partnership and shared leadership. It has a simple but ambitious goal: to achieve pae ora (healthy futures) for all New Zealanders.
In this section Kei tēnei wāhanga
Health system overview and statutory framework
An overview of the New Zealand health system and the legislation that governs it.
Health system roles and organisations
Find out about the main people and organisations in New Zealand’s health system.
Vote Health
Vote Health is administered by the Ministry of Health and funds public health services in communities, hospitals and other care settings.
Government Policy Statement on Health
The Government Policy Statement (GPS) on Health 2024-2027 sets the Government’s priorities and objectives for New Zealand’s health system.
Royal Commission of Inquiry into Abuse in Care
The Royal Commission of Inquiry into Abuse in Care began on 1 February 2018 and the final report was tabled in parliament on 24 July 2024. The Royal Commission has covered certain health and disability settings, including psychiatric hospitals or facilities (including all places within these facilities), but specifically excluded general hospital admissions, including private hospitals.