Abortion Te whakatahe

Abortion counselling is not mandatory, however people seeking abortion must be made aware that counselling is available.

How the Ministry of Health regulates and monitors abortion services to ensure they comply with the Contraception, Sterilisation and Abortion Act 1977.

In 2020 the law changed to decriminalise abortion and modernise the legal framework for abortion services in New Zealand.

Find out about Safe Areas for abortion service providers, and behaviours that are prohibited in Safe Areas.

About information the Ministry of Health collects from abortion service providers, what health practitioners need to report, and the reporting process.