Trends in daily smoking and daily vaping vary by ethnic group Daily smoking has declined in all ethnic groups from 2011/12 to 2023/24, although trends have been more variable in Asian and Pacific ...

Our climate is changing. These changes are affecting what we value most in our lives, including our health and wellbeing. This first Health National Adaptation Plan (HNAP) is an important step towards ...

The Annual Data Explorer presents the latest results on the health of New Zealanders from the 2023/24 New Zealand Health Survey. View results by gender, age group, ethnic group, neighbourhood ...

Aotearoa New Zealand resources Resources to support World Antimicrobial Awareness Week Each year the New Zealand Antimicrobial Stewardship and Infection Pharmacist Expert Group launches a campaign and ...

The Government is reviewing health workforce regulation to improve New Zealanders’ timely, quality access to healthcare. We have an opportunity to put patients at the centre, modernise and streamline ...

Summary This is the original He Korowai Oranga. In 2014, it was replaced by the refreshed He Korowai Oranga. Emphasising whānau health and wellbeing He Korowai Oranga: Māori Health Strategy sets the ...

Hon Matt Doocey, Associate Health Minister with responsibility for Rural Health and Minister for Mental Health, is visiting rural communities to hear about local health care and how the Government can ...

Subscribe to the Public Health Agency quarterly newsletter, Public Health Matters. We will be sharing the latest about how the Agency is working across the health system and beyond to improve the ...

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 ...

About Te Pae Mahutonga Te Pae Mahutonga is a Māori name for the Southern Cross constellation. The 4 central stars of the Southern Cross represent 4 key tasks of health promotion: mauriora (cultural ...

General practitioners (GPs) and nurse practitioners will be able to start medical treatment for adults with ADHD, following decisions by Medsafe and Pharmac.

The Ministry has revised the guidance on the use of seclusion under the Mental Health (Compulsory Assessment and Treatment) Act 1992 (the Mental Health Act). These guidelines now include a stronger ...