News items
Latest news items
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News articleThe Ministry of Health welcomed its new Director-General Ashley Bloomfield to the role on 8 June. Read more13 June 2018
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News articleThe Ministry of Health has announced changes in timing for upcoming improvements to the National Cervical Screening Programme. Read more07 June 2018
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News articleThe Ministry of Health and Sport New Zealand welcome the release of the Global Action Plan on Physical Activity developed by the World Health Organization. Read more06 June 2018
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News articleThe local advisory group for the Dunedin Hospital Redevelopment project is making progress on multiple fronts including workforce accommodation, transport issues, and a possible district heating scheme. Read more22 May 2018
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News articleThe Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) and the Ministry of Health have opened public consultation on amending regulations to allow the sale and use of low tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) hemp seed as foods in New Zealand Read more11 May 2018
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News articleThe Ministry has launched a package of free online resources aimed at getting children aged five and under to play regularly and have quality sleep. Read more11 May 2018
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News articleWe have released regional results from the NZ Health Survey using a new interactive tool, the Regional Data Explorer. Read more10 May 2018
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News articleRegulating vaping and heated tobacco products will be further considered after a recent District Court decision ruled they may be legally imported, sold and distributed in New Zealand Read more09 May 2018
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News articleThe Ministry is thanking midwives for their commitment to providing New Zealanders with high-quality care ahead of International Day of the Midwife. Read more03 May 2018