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.

  • Parekawhia McLean – Chair (Ngāti Mahanga-Hourua, Waikato, Ngāti Maniapoto)
  • Margareth Broodkoorn (Ngāpuhi, Dutch)
  • Dr Matire Harwood (Ngāpuhi, Ngāti Rangi, Te Mahurehure, Ngāti Hine)
  • Amohaere Houkamau (Ngati Porou, with affiliations to Rongowhakaata, Ngāti Kahungunu and Ngāti Mutunga ki Taranaki)
  • Dr Jim Mather (Ngāti Awa, Ngāi Tūhoe and English descent)
  • Rahui Papa (Ngāti Korokī-Kahukura, Waikato-Tainui)
  • Tā Mark Solomon (Ngāi Tahu, Ngāti Kurī)
  • Lisa Tumahai (Ngāi Tahu, Ngāti Waewae, Makaawhio)

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