Health service utilisation by quota, family-sponsored and convention refugees in their first five years in New Zealand

8 Jun 2023

There should be systematic and equal support across all NZ regions to help refugees (regardless of visa type) navigate the NZ health system.

Diabetics could be at risk with new 12-month prescriptions

Twelve-month prescriptions could put diabetics and other patients with long-term conditions at serious risk, warn GPs and specialists.

May 24, 2025

These documents have been proactively released by the Ministry of Health on behalf of the Associate Minister of Health, Hon David Seymour.

May 23, 2025

These documents have been proactively released by the Ministry of Health on behalf of the Associate Minister of Health, Hon David Seymour.

May 23, 2025

HEALTH SERVICES AND SYSTEMS

Covering developments in the provision, funding and organisation of health care services.

EQUITY

Exploring the impacts of the health system on minorities within the population, notably including Māori, Pacifica, Asians and LGBTQI.

DRUGS, DEVICE AND DIAGNOSTICS

Covering prescription medicines and medical devices.

PUBLIC HEALTH

Focusing on efforts to promote health and prevent disease through social and economic interventions.

DIGITAL HEALTH

Exploring the potential digital transformation to provide a more connected and accessible health system.

TE TIRITI

Monitoring how the health reforms and the performance of the health sector uphold Te Tiriti obligations.