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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

The deadline for all vaping devices to have removeable batteries and a child safety mechanism is coming up on 1 October 2024. Any devices that do not have a removeable battery, and a compliant child ...

This literature review summarises the latest national and international evidence of the safety and long-term impacts of puberty blockers on adolescents. It is accompanied by the Ministry’s position ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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

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 ...

Overview In April 2025, the Government approved a transitional access policy for cancer patients receiving, or about to receive, treatment with newly publicly funded medicines within the same private ...

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 ...