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.

  • Mental Health and Problematic Substance Use Data Explorer

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    The New Zealand Health Survey (NZHS) included a module on mental health and problematic substance use (including tobacco, alcohol and illicit substance use) in 2016/17, 2021/22 and 2022/23. The Mental Health and Problematic Substance Use Data Explorer presents data from that module and covers topics such as mental health, risk of problematic substance use, informal help-seeking and access to mental health and addictions services for adults and children.

  • Mental Health and Problematic Substance Use

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    The New Zealand Health Survey (NZHS) included a module on mental health and problematic substance use (including tobacco, alcohol and illicit substance use) in 2016/17, 2021/22 and 2022/23. This report presents information and key results from the mental health and problematic substance use module.

  • Annual Update of Key Results 2022/23: New Zealand Health Survey

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    The Annual Data Explorer presents results from the 2022/23 New Zealand Health Survey, with comparisons to earlier surveys where possible. Results are available by gender, age group, ethnic group, neighbourhood deprivation and disability status.

  • Annual Update of Key Results 2021/22: New Zealand Health Survey

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    The Annual Data Explorer presents results from the 2021/22 New Zealand Health Survey, with comparisons to earlier surveys where possible. Results are available by gender, age group, ethnic group, neighbourhood deprivation and disability status.

  • Annual Update of Key Results 2020/21: New Zealand Health Survey

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    The Annual Data Explorer presents results from the 2020/21 New Zealand Health Survey, with comparisons to earlier surveys where possible. Results are available by gender, age group, ethnic group, neighbourhood deprivation and disability status.

  • Mental Health and Addiction: Service Use 2018/19 tables

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    These tables present a summary of the mental health and addiction services provided in New Zealand in 2019/20. Included are the demographics of users of mental health and addiction services, client referral pathways, the types of services provided, the outcome of the services and legal status and diagnosis information.

  • Mental Health and Addiction: Service Use 2019/20 tables

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    These tables present a summary of the mental health and addiction services provided in New Zealand in 2019/20. Included are the demographics of users of mental health and addiction services, client referral pathways, the types of services provided, the outcome of the services and legal status and diagnosis information.

  • Mental Health and Addiction: Service Use 2017/18 tables

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    These tables present a summary of the mental health and addiction services provided in New Zealand in 2017/18. Included are the demographics of users of mental health and addiction services, client referral pathways, the types of services provided, the outcome of the services and legal status and diagnosis information.

  • Mental Health and Addiction: Service Use 2016/17 tables

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    These tables present a summary of the mental health and addiction services provided in New Zealand in 2016/17. Included are the demographics of users of mental health and addiction services, client referral pathways, the types of services provided, the outcome of the services and legal status and diagnosis information.

  • Mental health 2016/17: New Zealand Health Survey

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    The Mental Health Data Explorer presents survey results on mental health status, risk of problematic substance use, loneliness, informal help-seeking and access to mental health and addictions services for both adults and children

  • Mental Health and Addiction: Service Use 2015/16

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    These tables present a summary of the mental health and addiction services provided in New Zealand in 2015/16. Included are the demographics of users of mental health and addiction services, client referral pathways, the types of services provided, the outcome of the services and legal status and diagnosis information.

  • Mental Health and Addiction: Service use 2014/15

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    These tables provide information on mental health and addiction service use for the 2014/15 financial year (1 July 2014 to 30 June 2015) and highlight notable trends between 2001/02 and 2014/15.

  • Mental Health and Addiction: Service use 2013/14

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    These tables provide information on mental health and addiction service use for the 2013/14 financial year (1 July 2013 to 30 June 2014) and highlight notable trends between 2001/02 and 2013/14.

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