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.

Minister of Health

The Minister of Health has overall responsibility for the health and disability system. The Minister’s functions, duties, responsibilities and powers are provided for in the New Zealand Public Health and Disability Act 2000 and other legislation.

Dr Shane Reti

Minister of Health

Hon Dr Shane Reti’s profile and contact details

Minister for Mental Health

Hon Matt Doocey

Minister for Mental Health

Hon Matt Doocey’s profile and contact details

Associate Ministers of Health

There are 3 Associate Ministers of Health.

Hon David Seymour

Associate Minister of Health (Pharmac)

Hon David Seymour’s profile and contact details

Hon Matt Doocey

Associate Minister of Health

Hon Matt Doocey’s profile and contact details

Hon Casey Costello

Associate Minister of Health

Hon Casey Costello’s profile and contact details

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