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

  • The Fixated Threat Assessment Centre

    Taking a health-first approach helps people receive the support they need and aims to avoid situations escalating to a level where harm or a criminal conviction may result.

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  • Approved equipment for the Needle and Syringe Programme

    The Needle and Syringe Programme is a key component of harm reduction work to reduce transmission of blood borne viruses.

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