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.

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  • Rebalancing our food system

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    This independent report, prepared by the PHAC and published by the Ministry of Health, takes a public health focus, looking at changes to the food system that could help improve the health and wellbeing of people of New Zealand.

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  • Nutrition and physical activity for workplaces

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    Promoting healthy choices for eating and physical activity in the workplace can help ensure that New Zealanders live longer, healthier and more independent lives.

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  • Nutrition Survey

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    The Ministry of Health runs national nutrition surveys for adults and children, to collect information on the food and nutrient intake of New Zealanders.

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  • Children’s Dietary Habits

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    This publication describes the eating and drinking behaviours of a representative sample of New Zealand children, as described by their caregivers.

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  • Adults’ Dietary Habits

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    This publication describes the eating and drinking behaviours of a representative sample of New Zealand adults.

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  • Scoping work is underway to develop a New Zealand nutrition survey

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    Poor diet and high body mass index (obesity) are leading causes of health loss in New Zealand. These risk factors contribute to inequities in health outcome because obesity and poor dietary habits are more prevalent in Māori and Pacific peoples.

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  • Healthy Food and Drink Guidance for Organisations

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    The Healthy Food and Drink Guidance for Organisations policy provides an example of how organisations can improve the food and drink environment within their workplace.

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