Special Patients and Restricted Patients: Guidelines for Regional Forensic Mental Health Services
Publication date:These guidelines are intended to foster consistent decision-making, facilitate administration, and provide transparency around processes for clinicians responsible for the care and treatment of special patients and restricted patients within the legislative framework of the Mental Health (Compulsory Assessment and Treatment) Act 1992 and the Criminal Procedure (Mentally Impaired Persons) Act 2003.
Unlocking the Potential of Active Ageing
Publication date:The Ministry of Health is inviting written feedback on the proposed topic of its Long-term Insights Briefing – Unlocking the potential of active ageing: Creating health-promoting and supportive environments to empower older people and enhance their contributions to society.
Ministry of Health Annual Report for the year ended 30 June 2024
Publication date:The 2023/24 Annual Report summarises the Ministry’s progress towards our Strategic Intentions, and reports on our financial and non-financial performance for 2023/24 as required under the Public Finance Act 1989.
Strategic Intentions 2024–2028
Publication date:The Strategic Intentions 2024–2028 informs Parliament and the public about the Ministry of Health – Manatū Hauora and its role as the chief steward of health and the health system, and the lead advisor to Government on health.
Health National Adaptation Plan 2024 - 2027
Publication date:The Health National Adaptation Plan (HNAP) sets the strategic direction and provides national-level priority actions for health-focused adaptation to climate change.
Drug checking licensing scheme testing methods amendment form
Publication date:Complete this form for any requested additions of drug checking testing methods to a provider’s licence.
Drug checking licensing scheme service delivery model amendment form
Publication date:Complete this form for any requested addition of drug checking service models to a provider’s licence.
Guidelines on Protected Quality Assurance Activities under the Health Practitioners Competence Assurance Act 2003
Publication date:An explanation for health practitioners on what a quality assurance activity is, what the benefits are of having a quality assurance activity protected, and how to obtain that protection.
Evidence Brief: Invasive group A streptococcus and skin infections
Publication date:The brief reports on the prevalence, risk factors and prevention of group A streptococcus skin infections in cases of invasive group A streptococcus, post-streptococcal glomerulonephritis, acute rheumatic fever or rheumatic heart disease.
Draft Suicide Prevention Action Plan for 2025 – 2029 Public consultation document
Publication date:The first Suicide Prevention Action Plan, covering 2019–2024, will expire at the end of this year. The Ministry of Health has led the drafting of a new action plan which is strongly aligned with the Government’s Mental Health portfolio priorities.
Te Weu me Te Wai: Research into the health and wellbeing impacts of adverse weather conditions
Publication date:Community-led research about the health and wellbeing impact of adverse weather events in Te Tairāwhiti and Hawkes Bay following Cyclone Gabrielle.
Measuring Public Health Behaviours and Intentions – Wave Two
Publication date:This publication showcases the findings from quantitative research conducted to better understand the drivers of public health behaviours and attitudes during the COVID-19 pandemic and how they have changed over time.
COVID-19’s role in shaping reactions to public health advice and New Zealanders’ preferences for handling a new pandemic
Publication date:This publication showcases the findings from quantitative research done to better understand the drivers of public health behaviours and attitudes during the COVID-19 pandemic and how they have changed over time.
Health and Independence Report 2023
Publication date:The Health and Independence Report 2023 presents an overview of the current state of public health in Aotearoa New Zealand, using health-related data from a range of sources for the 2023 calendar year.
Draft Strategy to Prevent and Minimise Gambling Harm 2025/26 to 2027/28
Publication date:The Strategy to Prevent and Minimise Gambling Harm 2025/26 to 2027/28 Consultation document seeks comment on the proposed direction and content of the draft Strategy. It provides the full proposed Strategy for public consultation and includes the strategic plan, service plan, associated costs and problem gambling levy options.