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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.

Strategies & initiatives He rautaki, he tūmahi hou

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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  • Special Patients and Restricted Patients: Guidelines for Regional Forensic Mental Health Services

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    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

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    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+)
  • Ministry of Health Annual Report for the year ended 30 June 2024

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    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.

    • Publication
    • About the Ministry
  • Strategic Intentions 2024–2028

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    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.

    • Publication
    • About the Ministry
    • Health system
  • Health National Adaptation Plan 2024 - 2027

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    The Health National Adaptation Plan (HNAP) sets the strategic direction and provides national-level priority actions for health-focused adaptation to climate change. 

    • Publication
    • Environmental health
    • Public health
  • Evidence Brief: Invasive group A streptococcus and skin infections

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    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.

    • Publication
  • Measuring Public Health Behaviours and Intentions – Wave Two

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    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.

    • Publication
    • COVID-19
    • Emergency management
    • Public health
  • Health and Independence Report 2023

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    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.

    • Publication
    • Statistics
  • Draft Strategy to Prevent and Minimise Gambling Harm 2025/26 to 2027/28

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    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.

    • Consultation
    • Addiction
    • Gambling harm

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