Code of Practice for Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology ORS C1
Publication date: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.
Code of Practice for Dental Radiology: ORS C4
Publication date: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.
Clearing the Air: Assessing real-world ventilation practices in New Zealand
Publication date: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.
Consultation on safety measures for the use of puberty blockers in young people with gender-related health needs
Publication date: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.
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.
Impact of Puberty Blockers in Gender-Dysphoric Adolescents: An evidence brief
Publication date:This literature review summarises the latest national and international evidence of the safety and long-term impacts of puberty blockers on adolescents.
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.
Summary of Online Submissions Received on the End of Life Choice Act 2019
Publication date: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.
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.
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.
Questionnaires and Content Guide 2023/24: New Zealand Health Survey
Publication date: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.
Pacific Islands Families Study: Young Adult Gambling Behaviours and Associated Risk Factors
Publication date: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.
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.
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.