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.

In this section Kei tēnei wāhanga

  • Alcohol and Drug Use Survey

    The 2007/08 New Zealand Alcohol and Drug Use Survey (NZADUS) measured self-reported alcohol and drug use in the New Zealand adult population.

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  • Nutrition Survey

    The Ministry of Health runs national nutrition surveys for adults and children, to collect information on the food and nutrient intake of New Zealanders.

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  • Oral Health Survey

    The Oral Health Survey collects detailed information on the oral health status, beliefs, attitudes, knowledge and practices of both children and adults in New Zealand.

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  • Mental Health Survey

    Te Rau Hinengaro, the New Zealand Mental Health Survey, collects information on the prevalence, severity, impairment and treatment of major mental health disorders.

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  • Tobacco Use Survey

    The New Zealand Tobacco Use Survey is a national tobacco use survey which was run in 2006, 2008 and 2009. 

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  • Other surveys

    Other surveys carried out by the Ministry of Health, including the National Childhood Immunisation Coverage Survey and Prisoner Health Survey.

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