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.

Māori health Hauora Māori

Increasing access to health services, achieving equity and improving outcomes for Māori.

Statistics & research He tatauranga, he rangahau

Data and insights from our health surveys, research and monitoring.

In this section Kei tēnei wāhanga

  • Health Workforce and System Efficiencies Committee

    The Health Workforce and System Efficiencies Committee provides advice to the Minister of Health on health workforce matters.

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  • Hauora Māori Advisory Committee

    The Hauora Māori Advisory Committee has an important role in strengthening the Tiriti–based relationship between the Crown and Māori in the health system.

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  • Public Health Advisory Committee

    The Public Health Advisory Committee (PHAC) gives independent expert advice on public health issues in Aotearoa New Zealand.

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  • Mental Health Review Tribunal

    The Mental Health Review Tribunal is an independent body appointed by the Minister of Health under the Mental Health (Compulsory Assessment and Treatment) Act.

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  • Ethics committees

    Ethics committees provide independent ethical oversight of health and disability services and research in Aotearoa New Zealand.

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  • Other health committees

    About the committees that advise the Minister of Health on health matters or have a role in legislation.

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  • Board appointments

    How to apply to serve on a committee, board or authority the Ministry of Health helps the Minister of Health appoint members to.

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