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

  • About the Public Health Agency

    The Public Health Agency strengthens New Zealand’s public health with a focus on equity and the wider determinants of health.

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Featured Public Health Agency work

Action on Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD)

Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) is a leading cause of preventable intellectual and neurodevelopmental disability in New Zealand. A range of initiatives are underway in a renewed focus to address FASD and support people living with FASD and their families.

More about Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder

Vaping, herbal smoking, and smokeless tobacco

Information about how vaping, herbal smoking and smokeless tobacco products are regulated in New Zealand. Understand what the regulation means for vape product retailers, manufacturers and importers.
 

More about vaping and smokeless tobacco
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