This page presents a summary of data from questions about COVID-19 and long COVID added to the New Zealand Health Survey (NZHS) in 2024/25.

The Action to Prevent and Reduce Substance Harm 2026-2029 (the Plan) builds a foundation for a comprehensive and strategic health-system response to address substance-related harm. The Plan sets out ...

Information on the extension of the core State redress system, who is covered, and how to contact us with claims or questions.

The Ministry of Health has published new data on adult New Zealanders’ self‑reported experiences of COVID‑19 and long COVID, drawn from the 2024/25 New Zealand Health Survey.

How we’re working to improve health outcomes for all New Zealanders.

No one under 18 is allowed in a specialist vape retail store at any time. Specialist vape retailers must take all practicable steps to prevent people under the age of 18 entering their approved vaping ...

Some parts of this information release would not be appropriate to release and, if requested, would be withheld under the Official Information Act 1982 (the Act). Where this is the case, the relevant ...

The Ministry of Health welcomes the publication of the NZ Royal Commission COVID-19 Lessons Learned Final Report, and the ...

This review updates the evidence regarding community water fluoridation published since the 2021 report from the Office of the Prime Minister’s Chief Science Advisor.

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 ...

Following a change of Minister, the Ministry of Health | Manatū Hauora, produces a Briefing to the Incoming Minister of Health, as is usual practice. This briefing provided the incoming Minister of ...