In September 2024, funding was annouced for a Child and Youth Mental Health Study. The information from this study will support more effective decisions and planning, including a needs-based ...

Criteria for patients to receive transitional access to newly funded cancer medicines when receiving treatment in private facilities.

Information about transitional access to publicly funded cancer medicines for patients receiving treatment in private facilities.

The Ministry of Health’s Te Tiriti o Waitangi framework recognises Treaty obligations as a foundation for achieving Māori health aspirations and equity for Māori.

The Annual Data Explorer presents results from the 2022/23 New Zealand Health Survey, with comparisons to earlier surveys where possible. Results are available by gender, age group, ethnic group, ...

About community water fluoridation policy, and how it is a safe, effective, and affordable way to prevent and reduce tooth decay for everyone.

The New Zealand Health Survey is a key tool for monitoring smoking and vaping among people aged 15 years and older. Questions on smoking have been included annually since 2011/12. Questions on vaping ...

This discussion document considers options for modernising New Zealand’s regulation of the health workforce. It supports public consultation on this topic.

This position statement accompanies the release of an evidence brief which examines the safety and long-term impacts of puberty blockers when used in the context of gender-affirming care. This ...

The Health National Adaptation Plan (HNAP) sets the strategic direction and provides national-level priority actions for health-focused adaptation to climate change.

The consultation on safety measures for the use of puberty blockers in young people with gender-related health needs closed on 20 January 2025. We will now consider submissions.BackgroundThe ...

This literature review summarises the latest national and international evidence of the safety and long-term impacts of puberty blockers on adolescents.