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.

Monitoring & statistics He aroturuki, he tatauranga

Data and insights from our health surveys, research and monitoring.

Māori health Hauora Māori

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

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Minister of Science, Innovation and Technology Dr Shane Reti announced a new funding decision maker - Research Funding New Zealand - a new independent board that will replace multiple decision-makers, making the system easier to navigate, more transparent, and focused on outcomes. This is part of Government’s changes to New Zealand’s science, innovation and technology system. For more information, read the press release on the Beehive website:

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