Abortion Services Aotearoa New Zealand: Annual Report 2023
Publication date:This report provides an overview of the abortion services work of Manatū Hauora between October 2022 and September 2023
Regulating abortion services: a focus on equity
Last updated:How the Ministry of Health regulates and monitors abortion services to ensure they comply with the Contraception, Sterilisation and Abortion Act 1977.
PageBe safe, get tested: Syphilis increase sparks concern for life-threatening impact on unborn babies
Publication date:Manatū Hauora – Ministry of Health and Institute of Environmental Science and Research (ESR) are asking people to take steps to protect themselves and others from syphilis, including people who are pregnant and their partners, as unborn babies are especially at risk.
Plan to eliminate HIV transmission published
Publication date:Manatū Hauora has published the HIV Action Plan which outlines a path to eliminate local transmission of HIV by 2030 and ensure people living with HIV have healthy lives free from stigma and discrimination.
National HIV Action Plan for Aotearoa New Zealand 2023-2030
Publication date:This plan outlines the path we need to take to eliminate human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) transmission and ensure that people living with HIV have healthy lives free from stigma and discrimination. The plan aims to reduce the morbidity and mortality of HIV and achieve equitable outcomes across all population groups.
Aotearoa New Zealand Sexually Transmitted and Blood Borne Infection Strategy 2023-2030
Publication date:This strategy provides a framework to achieve a reduction in infection rates, better outcomes for people living with sexually transmitted and blood borne infections, and elimination of hepatitis C, congenital syphilis and HIV transmission.
Consultation on research involving human gametes and embryos
Publication date:The Advisory Committee on Assisted Reproductive Technology (ACART) has released a consultation document on Research Involving Human Gametes and Embryos.
Abortion Services Aotearoa New Zealand: Annual Report 2022
Publication date:An overview of Manatū Hauora’s abortion services work between October 2021 and September 2022, along with key abortion statistics for the 2021 calendar year.
Standard for Abortion Counselling Aotearoa New Zealand
Publication date:This publication sets the standard for abortion counselling in Aotearoa New Zealand.
Long-acting Reversible Contraception: Health Practitioner Training Principles and Standards
Publication date:Training standards for the provision of long-acting reversible contraception in Aotearoa New Zealand
Abortion Services Aotearoa New Zealand: Annual Report 2021
Publication date:This report provides information on key legislative changes and the Ministry of Health’s work, along with data on abortion services provided in the 2020 calendar year
New Zealand Aotearoa Abortion Clinical Guideline
Publication date:This guideline provides best practice clinical guidance for health professionals on abortion care in the Aotearoa New Zealand context.
New Zealand Aotearoa’s guidance on contraception
Publication date:This publication provides guidance for health professionals on the provision of contraception, including effective contraception counselling. The guidance has been developed, and endorsed, by a wide range of experts and stakeholders.
Diagnosis and Management of Endometriosis in New Zealand
Publication date:This publication outlines best-practice principles to improve the diagnosis and management of endometriosis in New Zealand.
Non-volitional Sex: Findings from the 2014/15 New Zealand Health Survey
Publication date:This report describes New Zealanders that have been made to have sex against their will, referred to as non-volitional sex. It covers their age at the most recent non-volitional sex and their relationship with the perpetrator.