About us Mō mātou

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

Regulation & legislation Ngā here me ngā ture

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.

Māori health Hauora Māori

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

Statistics & research He tatauranga, he rangahau

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

Consent process

This document explains the consent process for the collection and use of human tissue.

Consent process for health professionals

This document explains for health professionals the process for obtaining informed consent for collection and use of tissue, primarily from dead human bodies.

Foetal tissue from miscarriages and stillborn children

This document explains the process for obtaining informed consent for the collection and use of foetal tissue from miscarriages and stillborn children.

Responsibilities of person requesting consent

This document explains the responsibilities of the person requesting consent for the collection and use of human tissue.

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