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.

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Māori health Hauora Māori

Increasing access to health services, achieving equity and improving outcomes for Māori.

This Cabinet material outlines the regulatory framework in relation to government to better protect young people; including removing vaping products that have been particularly popular with young people, increasing penalties for selling vapes to minors, and to reduce the visibility and access of vaping products to children and young people.. 

Titles of Cabinet paper:

  • Smokefree Environments and Regulated Products Amendment Bill (No.2): Approval for Introduction

Titles of minutes:

  • Report of the Cabinet Legislation Committee: Period Ending 30 August 2024 (CAB-24-MIN-0328)
  • Minute of Decision: Smokefree Environments and Regulated Products Amendment Bill (No.2): Approval for Introduction (LEG-24-MIN-0171).

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