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About the Ministry of Health and the New Zealand health system. 

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Health providers and products we regulate, and laws we administer.

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How we’re working to improve health outcomes for all New Zealanders.

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

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

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  • Community Water Fluoridation: An evidence review

    Publication date:

    This review updates the evidence regarding community water fluoridation published since the 2021 report from the Office of the Prime Minister’s Chief Science Advisor.

    • Publication
    • Drinking-water
    • Oral health
    • Public health
  • Code of Practice for Dental Radiology: ORS C4

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    The Code of Practice for Dental Radiology applies to all activities associated with radiological equipment used for intra-oral, panoramic and cephalometric dental procedures. It provides details necessary to comply with the Radiation Safety Act 2016.

    • Publication
    • Radiation safety
  • Position Statement on the Use of Puberty Blockers in Gender-Affirming Care

    Publication date:

    This position statement accompanies the release of an evidence brief which examines the safety and long-term impacts of puberty blockers when used in the context of gender-affirming care. This statement summarises the brief’s findings and sets out the Ministry of Health’s expectations for their use.

    • Publication
    • Medicine issues
    • Gender-affirming care
    • Youth health
  • Review of the End of Life Choice Act 2019

    Publication date:

    This publication reports on the findings of the first review of the End of Life Choice Act 2019, which took place in 2024.

    • Publication
    • Assisted dying
  • Annual Update of Key Results 2023/24: New Zealand Health Survey

    Publication date:

    The Annual Data Explorer presents results from the 2023/24 New Zealand Health Survey, with comparisons to earlier surveys where possible.

    • Publication
    • Alcohol
    • Child health
    • Diabetes
    • Disability
    • Drugs
    • Māori health
    • Mental health
    • Nutrition
    • Pacific health
    • Obesity
    • Older people (65+)
    • Oral health
    • Socioeconomic deprivation
    • Statistics
    • Surveys
    • Tobacco
  • Methodology Report 2023/24: New Zealand Health Survey

    Publication date:

    This methodology report details the procedures and protocols followed to ensure the New Zealand Health Survey produces the high-quality and robust data expected of official statistics.

    • Publication
    • Surveys
  • 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.

    • Publication
    • Mental health
  • 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.

    • Consultation
    • Older people (65+)

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