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.

Monitoring & statistics He aroturuki, he tatauranga

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

Māori health Hauora Māori

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

In this section Kei tēnei wāhanga

  • Medicines Act

    The Medicines Act 1981 regulates medicines, related products and medical devices in New Zealand. The Act ensures that the medicines and products used in New Zealand are safe and effective.

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  • Medicines Amendment Act 2025

    The Medicines Amendment Act 2025 amends the Medicines Act 1981 to improve access to medicines.

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  • Regulating medicines, medical devices and natural health products

    Information about the development of new legislation to support modern, risk-based regulation of medicines and medical devices.

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