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 ...

New data published today provides insights into the health challenges faced by Māori and highlights opportunities to improve health outcomes. The Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME) at ...

The study is coordinated by the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation north_east . The study aims to quantify health loss for 204 countries and territories. The Ministry of Health has a ...

The Ministry of Health leads work to reduce alcohol-related harm in New Zealand. This programme brings together initiatives, research, and partnerships to support healthier communities and improve ...

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 ...

Health providers and products we regulate, and laws we administer.

The Alcohol Harm Reduction Steering Group provides strategic leadership and coordination to reduce alcohol-related harm in New Zealand.

The Director-General of Health has authorised additional medicines that registered nurse prescribers and pharmacist prescribers will be able to prescribe.

The Minister for Mental Health has extended the timeframes for developing the Mental Health and Wellbeing Strategy to align with changes to the law.

World Antimicrobial Resistance Awareness Week 2025 (18-24 November) is a global call to urgent action. This year’s theme, “Act Now: Protect Our Present, Secure Our Future”, emphasises the growing ...