Health committees and boards

Information about the Aged Care Ministerial Advisory Group, which has been established to provide independent advice and recommendations to the Government on the aged care system.

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

The Expert Advisory Committee on Drugs (EACD) provides expert advice to the Minister of Health on drug classification issues.

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

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

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

Information about the Primary Care Advisory Group, which has been established to maximise the contribution of primary care within the New Zealand health system.

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

About the committees that advise the Ministry on health matters or have a role in legislation.

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