Find out about the legal obligations of buying and selling of radiation sources.

Briefings, memos and aides mémoire to Hon David Seymour Associate Minister of Health 1-30 November 2025.

The Ministry of Health formally acknowledges the passing of former Director-General of Health, Dame Karen Poutasi.

This report presents findings from the Global Burden of Disease Study 2021, focusing on the years of life lost for Māori in Aotearoa New Zealand. It highlights the leading causes of premature death ...

This publication provides the Memorandum of Understanding between the Ministry of Health and Health New Zealand for the Alcohol Levy funded alcohol harm reduction work programme. It outlines funding ...

This methodology report details the procedures and protocols followed to ensure the New Zealand Health Survey produces the high-quality and robust data expected of official statistics.

The latest New Zealand Health Survey confirms a significant decline in the number of smokers over the past decade.

The Annual Data Explorer presents results from the 2024/25 New Zealand Health Survey, with comparisons to earlier surveys where possible. Results are available by gender, age group, ethnic group, ...

A summary of publications from the 2024/25 New Zealand Health Survey.

This publication presents an overview of the current state of public health in Aotearoa New Zealand, using health-related data from a range of sources for the 2024 calendar year.

This document supports the consultation on proposed changes to the specified prescription medicines list for designated registered nurse prescribers working in primary health or specialty teams.

The Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Community Engagement Insights Report outlines priorities and recommendations from the FASD community to inform the development of the FASD Strategic Action ...