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.

The Government Policy Statement on Health 2024-2027 (GPS) is a key accountability document that sets out the Government’s priorities, objectives and expectations for improving health outcomes for all New Zealanders, over the next three years.

The Cabinet paper seeks agreement to the attached Government Policy Statement on Health (GPS), which sets out priorities for improving health and mental health outcomes for 2024–2027. The briefing papers relate to the development of the GPS, including feedback from stakeholders, and plans for implementation of the GPS post launch in June 2024.  

These documents have been proactively released by the Ministry of Health on behalf of the Minister of Health Hon Dr Shane Reti.

The Government Policy Statement on Health 2024-2027 is published here.

Title of Cabinet paper:  

• Confirming the Government Policy Statement on Health for 2024-2027 

Title of minutes:

  • CAB-24-MIN-0179 Minute of Decision: Report of the Cabinet Social Outcomes Committee: Period Ended 24 May 2024
  • SOU-24-MIN-0042 Minute of Decision: Confirming the Government Policy Statement on Health for 2024-2027 

Title of Briefings 

  • Briefing - Government Policy Statement on Health (H2023032289)
  • Briefing - GPS on Health Draft Content (H2023032599)
  • Briefing - GPS to approve for targeted engagement (H2024035135)
  • Aide Memoire - Updated draft GPS on a page (H2024036137)
  • Briefing - GPS on Health Draft responding to feedback from targeted engagement (H2024039100)
  • Draft Cabinet paper seeking agreement to the GPS (H2024039607)
  • Government Policy Statement on Health 2024-2027 and Cabinet paper for Cabinet consideration (H2024041338)
  • Briefing- GPS Implementation Plan (H2024041452)
  •  Aide Memoire - GPS on health 2024-2027 - Social Outcomes Committee (H2024041783)

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