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.

This regulatory impact statement provides an analysis of the options to replace the Alcoholism and Drug Addiction Act 1966. It considers the necessity of compulsory treatment for severe substance addiction, the means by which that could be achieved and the implications arising from the proposal.

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