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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  • Ministry directorates

    About the Ministry of Health’s directorates, their functions and responsibilities.

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  • Accessibility

    We have designed the Ministry of Health website to be as accessible as possible.

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  • Chief clinical officers

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    The Ministry of Health’s chief clinical officers provide clinical leadership and strategic professional advice.

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  • Our role

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    The Ministry of Health – Manatū Hauora is the steward of New Zealand’s health system. Find out about our vision, role and priorities.

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  • Health and Independence reports

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    Health and Independence reports give a yearly overview of public health in New Zealand. They include data for a range of health measures.

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  • Strategic Intentions

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    Our Strategic Intentions documents describe the Ministry of Health’s strategic direction and priorities. 

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  • Mental health annual reports

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    Annual reports from the Director of Mental Health and Addiction Services on the use of compulsory assessment and treatment legislation.

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  • Briefings to the Incoming Minister

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    The Ministry of Health’s briefings to new government ministers about key health system policies, roles and functions.

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  • Annual reports

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    Our annual reports describe how the Ministry of Health is performing against key measures and targets. They include our financial statements.

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  • Corporate publications

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    View the Ministry of Health’s annual reports and other publications meeting our statutory requirements. 

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