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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.

This code applies to all activities associated with radiological equipment used for diagnostic radiology, interventional radiology, the dental use of cone beam computed tomography equipment and research.

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.

The Ministry of Health commissioned the National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research (NIWA) to conduct research on ventilation in indoor settings and trial a range of possible interventions.

The Government has tasked the Ministry of Health with consulting on whether there should be additional safety measures for puberty blockers, such as regulations under the Medicines Act.

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.

This literature review summarises the latest national and international evidence of the safety and long-term impacts of puberty blockers on adolescents. 

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

This publication provides a summary of public submissions on what changes could be made to the End of Life Choice Act 2019, as part of the review of the End of Life Choice Act that took place in 2024.

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

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.

The content guide describes the content of the New Zealand Health Survey for the year ended 30 June 2024. Data was collected between July 2023 and July 2024.

In 2000, a cohort of 1,398 Pacific infants, born in South Auckland, was recruited into the Pacific Islands Families (PIF) longitudinal study. In this study, the PIF cohort, aged 22 years, was surveyed about their gambling behaviours.  

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.

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.