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.

In this section Kei tēnei wāhanga

  • About the Human Tissue Act

    Information about the Act, including the consent framework, organ and tissue donor register, non-therapeutic use Standard, and offences and penalties.

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  • Standard for non-therapeutic use

    This standard ensures that correct processes are followed for collection, storage, use and return/disposal of tissue collected for non-therapeutic purposes.

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  • Consent process

    These documents provide guidance on the consent process for the collection and use of human tissue under the Human Tissue Act 2008.

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