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.

  • Annual Update of Key Results 2015/16: New Zealand Health Survey

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    This report presents the 2015/16 results from the New Zealand Health Survey, for both adults and children. The reports includes information on health behaviours and risk factors, health conditions and access to health services.

  • Health Loss in New Zealand 1990–2013

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    This report analyses health loss and health expectancy in New Zealand from 1990 to 2013. It draws on the New Zealand Burden of Diseases, Injuries and Risk Factors Study.

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