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.

Pae ora (healthy futures) for all New Zealanders 

The Pae Ora Strategies provide a long-term vision where all people and their whānau, regardless of background, can achieve their best possible health. They were released in July 2023. 

The 6 strategies are:  

The strategies cover the many factors that influence people’s health and wellbeing, including the role of health services. They lay the foundations of a future where people live well and achieve good health.  

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