The Ministry of Health – Manatū Hauora is the steward of New Zealand’s health system. Find out about our vision, role and priorities.

The Royal Commission of Inquiry into Abuse in Care began on 1 February 2018 and the final report was tabled in parliament on 24 July 2024. The Royal Commission has covered certain health and disability settings, including psychiatric hospitals or facilities (including all places within these facilities), but specifically excluded general hospital admissions, including private hospitals.

On 28 February 2022 the updated Ngā Paerewa Health and Disability Services Standard NZS 8134:2021 came into effect.

The classes of controlled drugs and their restrictions. To find the classifications of controlled drugs, search the Medsafe database of medicine classifications This information is provided in full in the schedules of the Misuse of Drugs Act 1975, accessible via the New Zealand legislation website.. Maximum period of supply for controlled drug prescriptions

About enrolled nurses. The Ministry of Health encourages employers and services to ensure the nursing skill mix is planned to match the level of health need in the population.

About the Ministry of Health’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic and our long-term management strategy.

The Ministry of Health – Manatū Hauora advises the government on health priorities and policy to deliver better health outcomes for all New Zealanders.

The Ministry’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Strategy and Action Plan focuses on the goals we have achieved in previous plans and continues to look for opportunities for closing gaps and creating unity and fairness for all people.

Centralised Resource for Ngā Paerewa. HealthCERT has created a comprehensive PDF document that consolidates all the online resources mentioned in the Sector Guidance, eLearning modules, DAA handbook, and other Ngā Paerewa related resources.

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 of Māori health.