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

  • Psychoactive Substances Act

    The Psychoactive Substances Act 2013 aims to regulate the availability of psychoactive substances in New Zealand.

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  • Information for health professionals

    Information for health professionals about clinical advice and clinical coding for synthetic cannabis.

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  • How to get a product approved

    Apply to have a psychoactive substance approved for sale in New Zealand by the Psychoactive Substances Regulatory Authority.

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  • How to get a licence

    Find out about the cost of and how to apply for a licence to import, research, manufacture, wholesale, retail or sell psychoactive substances.

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  • Code of Manufacturing Practice

    The Code of Manufacturing Practice outlines the quality control requirements for manufacturers of psychoactive substances.

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  • Psychoactive Substances Appeals Committee

    The Psychoactive Substances Appeals Committee (PSAC) is an independent committee established under the Psychoactive Substances Act 2013.

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  • Psychoactive Substances Expert Advisory Committee

    The Psychoactive Substances Expert Advisory Committee (PSEAC) provides expert advice to the Psychoactive Substances Regulatory Authority.

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  • Nitrous oxide advisory

    This advisory provides advice on the law in relation to the supply and use of nitrous oxide for recreational use. It is intended for manufacturers, importers, distributors, suppliers, retailers and users.

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