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

  • Pae Ora Strategies

    The Pae Ora Strategies set the direction for a health system in Aotearoa New Zealand that is equitable, accessible, cohesive and people-centred.

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  • New Zealand Health Strategy

    The New Zealand Health Strategy sets out how New Zealand’s health system can improve people’s access to and experiences of health services.

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  • Health of Disabled People Strategy

    The Health of Disabled People Strategy is the first dedicated health system-led strategy for disabled people in Aotearoa New Zealand.

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  • Pae Tū: Hauora Māori Strategy

    Pae Tū: Hauora Māori Strategy ensures the health system upholds Te Tiriti o Waitangi, improves equity and enhances long-term health outcomes for whānau Māori.

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  • Rare Disorders Strategy

    The Ministry of Health – Manatū Hauora has developed the Aotearoa New Zealand Rare Disorders Strategy.

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  • Rural Health Strategy

    The Rural Health Strategy sets the direction for improving the health and wellbeing of people who live in rural communities.

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  • Te Mana Ola: The Pacific Health Strategy

    Te Mana Ola sets out how the health system can reduce health inequities for Pacific peoples in New Zealand and achieve health and wellbeing outcomes.

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  • Women’s Health Strategy

    The Women’s Health Strategy sets the direction for improving the health and wellbeing of women between 2023 and 2033.

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