The implementation plan sets out practical actions by health agencies to support people and whānau living with rare disorders.

The Ministry of Health’s Director of Mental Health, Dr John Crawshaw, publicly released the Section 99 Inspection into Canterbury - Waitaha Adult Inpatient and Associated Mental Health Services in ...

The Ministry of Health has published the Terms of Reference for an independent inquiry into the care and rehabilitation of care recipients at Ward 10A, Wakari Hospital, a specialist forensic ...

The Healthy Futures (Pae Ora) Amendment Act 2026 has now commenced following Royal assent.

The End of Life Choice Act 2019 (the Act) came into force on the 7 November 2021. This established the Assisted Dying – Ngā Ratonga Mate Whakaahuru service in New Zealand Aotearoa. The Ministry of ...

The Ministry of Health has agreed to undertake an investigation into serious concerns raised about treatment, conditions and oversight at Ward 10A of Wakari Hospital following the Ombudsman’s call for ...

This Research Agenda sets out the key priorities for rheumatic fever research in New Zealand. It focuses on prevention, clinical care, and long-term outcomes, and aims to better connect research with ...

The Ministry of Health is inviting submissions on a proposed list of prescription medicines for designated paramedic prescribers. This follows approval by the Government of a proposal to grant ...

Submissions for the Proceeds of Crime Fund have closed and we are no longer accepting proposals. The Ministry of Health is currently assessing proposals and will notify successful applicants if their ...

How we’re working to improve health outcomes for all New Zealanders.

This publication summarises funding to Māori health providers by the Ministry of Health, Health NZ and the now disestablished Māori Health Authority. It follows on from our previous reports in 2017, ...

Some parts of this information release would not be appropriate to release and, if requested, would be withheld under the Official Information Act 1982 (the Act). Where this is the case, the relevant ...