The Bill seeks to improve the effectiveness of health service delivery to patients by:
- Amending the purpose, objectives, and functions of Health New Zealand.
- Increasing Health New Zealand’s focus on infrastructure.
- Changing the roles and responsibilities of iwi Māori in relation to the delivery of health services.
- Strengthening governance, strategic direction setting, planning, and monitoring arrangements.
The Bill passed its first reading and has been referred to the Health Committee, which is considering submissions. The Committee is due to report back to the House on 24 November 2025.
Read more on the Health Committee page of the Parliament website.
Find out about the progress of the Bill on Parliament’s website.
More information
Read the Regulatory Impact Statement.
Read the press release from Minister of Health Hon Simeon Brown.
