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

  • Te Tiriti o Waitangi framework

    The Ministry of Health’s Te Tiriti o Waitangi framework recognises Treaty obligations as a foundation for achieving Māori health aspirations and equity for Māori.

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  • Whakamaua: Māori Health Action Plan 2020–2025

    Whakamaua: Māori Health Action Plan 2020–2025 describes outcomes, objectives and action areas to achieve pae ora (healthy futures) for Māori.

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  • Wai 2575 Health Services and Outcomes Inquiry

    The Waitangi Tribunal’s Health Service and Outcomes Inquiry (Wai 2575) is an inquiry into the Crown’s response to health inequities experienced by Māori.

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  • Ao Mai te Rā: The Anti-Racism Kaupapa

    The Ministry of Health’s Ao Mai te Rā anti-racism initiative supports the health system to better understand, react and respond to racism in health.

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  • Māori health models

    Māori health models are based on a holistic view of wellness. Find out about Te Whare Tapa Whā and other models of Māori health.

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  • Kia Tina: Māori health pānui

    Subscribe to Kia Tina, the Ministry of Health’s Māori health pānui, and find past newsletters.

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  • Māori Health Review

    Māori Health Review is an online publication featuring the latest research in Māori health, funded by the Ministry of Health. 

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