The Ministry of Health welcomes the publication of the NZ Royal Commission COVID-19 Lessons Learned Final Report, and the opportunity to strengthen our preparation for a future pandemic.

The Rural Health Roadshow Insights Report captures findings from visits to 13 rural locations throughout 2025, reviewing progress against the Rural Health Strategy. The roadshow provided was a ...

This rest home has been audited against the Health and Disability Services Standards. During the last audit, the auditors identified some areas for improvement. Issues from their last audit are listed ...

Health New Zealand and the Ministry of Health work together to ensure consistent monitoring, education and enforcement of tobacco and vaping retailers across the country. Health New Zealand’s local ...

This document summarises feedback from the 2025 public consultation on amendments to the specified prescription medicines list for designated registered nurse prescribers.

This document summarises feedback from the 2025 public consultation on amendments to the specified prescription medicines list for designated pharmacist prescribers.

Under Section 31(5) of the Health and Disability Services (Safety) Act 2001, certified providers must notify the Director-General of Health of any of the following. These notifications help the health ...