Acute readmissions to hospitals
This data is provided to districts (previously DHBs) to support reporting on Reducing acute readmissions to hospital (previously ownership performance measure OS 8).
PageAmbulatory sensitive hospital admissions (ASH)
This data is provided to districts (previously DHBs) to support with reporting against system integration performance measure SI1/SLM Ambulatory sensitive (avoidable) hospital admissions (ASH admissions).
PagePlanning and performance data
Find district performance and planning measures the Ministry of Health reports on, and historical data for measures that are now with Health New Zealand.
PageBudget 2024
An overview of Vote Health funding for the health system in Budget 2024.
PageHealth expenditure trends
Information on cost pressure funding and other components of Budget 2024, funding for 2024/25 compared to 2023/24, and health spending compared to the OECD.
PageVote Health
Vote Health is administered by the Ministry of Health and funds public health services in communities, hospitals and other care settings.
PageNew Zealand’s first health strategy for people with rare disorders
Publication date:The Ministry of Health has published New Zealand’s first dedicated, health system-led strategy for people with rare disorders.Aotearoa New Zealand Rare Disorders Strategy: Context and evidence
Publication date:This supporting document to the Aotearoa New Zealand Rare Disorders Strategy outlines the context in which the Strategy was developed and will operate, along with evidence used in developing it.
Aotearoa New Zealand Rare Disorders Strategy: Rare voices and aspirations
Publication date:This supporting document to the Aotearoa New Zealand Rare Disorders Strategy outlines how we achieved the Strategy with support from a broad range of expertise across the health and other sectors.
Aotearoa New Zealand Rare Disorders Strategy
Publication date:The Aotearoa New Zealand Rare Disorders Strategy sets out the direction for the health system to better support people and their whānau living with rare disorders. It provides a framework and long-term priorities that will guide health entities in improving health and wellbeing outcomes for people and their whānau with rare disorders over the decade of 2024 to 2034.
Accountability arrangements
Last updated:The Service Coverage Expectations and Operational Policy Expectations form part of the Government Policy Statement on Health 2024-27 bundle of operational documents.
PageGovernment Policy Statement on Health
Last updated:The Government Policy Statement (GPS) on Health 2024-2027 sets the Government’s priorities and objectives for New Zealand’s health system.
PageOther health committees
Last updated:About the committees that advise the Minister of Health on health matters or have a role in legislation.
PageEthics committees
Last updated:Ethics committees provide independent ethical oversight of health and disability services and research in Aotearoa New Zealand.
PageHealth research and innovation system leadership
Last updated:Health research leads to new knowledge and insights that can inform how New Zealanders get well, stay well and have a high quality of life.
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