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.

Previous Cabinet decisions have directed analysis towards consideration of a more enabling regulatory environment and lean principles-based primary legislation (SOC-15-MIN-0050 and SOC-15-MIN-0049 refer). Cabinet has agreed strategic policy and key elements for the regulatory regime. This RIS is focussed on:

  • clinical trials
  • cell and tissue therapeutic product regulation
  • prescribing and dispensing
  • pharmacy licensing
  • import and export
  • offences and penalties framework
  • regulator form
  • interface with the Hazardous Substances and New Organisms Act.

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