Ministry of Health NZ
The Ministry of Health – Manatū Hauora advises the government on health priorities and policy to deliver better health outcomes for all New Zealanders.
New Zealand’s health system | Ministry of Health NZ
The Royal Commission of Inquiry into Abuse in Care began on 1 February 2018 and the final report was tabled in parliament on 24 July 2024. The Royal Commission has covered certain health and disability settings, including psychiatric hospitals or facilities (including all places within these facilities), but specifically excluded general hospital admissions, including private hospitals.
COVID-19 | Ministry of Health NZ
About the Ministry of Health’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic and our long-term management strategy.
Māori health | Ministry of Health NZ
The Ministry of Health – Manatū Hauora works across the health system to increase access, achieve equity and improve outcomes for Māori.
Careers | Ministry of Health NZ
Search for current job vacancies and career opportunities at the Ministry of Health and discover the benefits of working for us.
Regulation and legislation | Ministry of Health NZ
The Human Tissue Act regulates how human tissue is collected and used. This section provides guidance on the consent process, the Standard for non-therapeutic use, and use for research purposes.
Publications | Ministry of Health NZ
Find Ministry of Health publications. These guidelines are intended to foster consistent decision-making, facilitate administration, and provide transparency around processes for clinicians responsible for the care and treatment of special patients and restricted patients within the legislative framework of the Mental Health (Compulsory Assessment and Treatment) Act 1992 and the Criminal ...
The New Zealand Health Strategy | Ministry of Health NZ
The New Zealand Health Strategy vision and goals. The New Zealand Health Strategy will help achieve a shift in thinking, so that health is viewed as an outcome, and an enabler of wellbeing.
Te Whare Tapa Whā model of Māori health
About Te Whare Tapa Whā. Te Whare Tapa Whā is a model for understanding Māori health developed by Tā Mason Durie. Te Whare Tapa Whā uses the wharenui (meeting house) as a symbol for the 4 cornerstones of Māori health.
About us | Ministry of Health NZ
The Ministry of Health – Manatū Hauora is the steward of New Zealand’s health system. Find out about our vision, role and priorities.