Populations

This section includes information on the health of specific New Zealand population groups. It covers Māori and Pacific Islanders, and the one in four New Zealanders who live in rural areas.

In this section

  • As the Government’s advisor for health and disability, the Ministry is charged with setting the direction for Māori health and guiding the sector as we work to increase access, achieve equity and improve outcomes for Māori. Read more
  • This section offers information on the Ministry of Health’s work to achieve health and wellbeing for Pacific peoples, as well as Pacific health resources and publications. Read more
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