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.

Need to talk?

Assisted dying is a sensitive topic and may be difficult for some people. Phone or text 1737 to speak with a counsellor anytime, for free.

In this section Kei tēnei wāhanga

  • Review of the End of Life Choice Act

    The review of the End of Life Choice Act 2019 is taking place during 2024.

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  • Assisted dying legislation and framework

    Information about the End of Life Choice Act 2019, the Assisted Dying Service, and the Ministry of Health’s regulatory role.

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  • Assisted dying statutory roles and groups

    About the roles and responsibilities of the Registrar (assisted dying), End of Life Review Committee and SCENZ Group.

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  • Assisted dying regulation and reporting

    Information about how the Ministry of Health ensures assisted dying services are safe, high quality and delivered in line with the End of Life Choice Act 2019.

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  • Assisted dying resources for health professionals

    Information for health professionals who wish to provide assisted dying services.

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  • Give feedback or make a complaint

    Give feedback about your or your whānau’s experience with the assisted dying process, or make a complaint about a health practitioner providing assisted dying services.

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  • Contact us

    Contact details for the Assisted Dying Secretariat at the Ministry of Health, including the Registrar (assisted dying), End of Life Review Committee and SCENZ Group.

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  • Advice for media 

    About the legal restrictions on what the media can make public when reporting an assisted death.

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