This page presents information collected from adults aged 15 years and over in the migraine module of the 2023/24 New Zealand Health Survey.

The Ministry understands that this incident has been deeply concerning for people who use the Manage My Health portal. Publishing the Terms of Reference will help ensure the health sector, the public, ...

The New Zealand Health Survey asks respondents how much sleep they usually get in a 24-hour period. This page summarises sleep results, focusing on how different population groups compare when it ...

Public Health Guidance for Hairdressers and Barbers outlines practical actions that hairdressers and barbers can take to reduce the spread of infection. It covers hygiene, equipment handling, and ...

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 ...

Tatau Kahukura 2024 provides a snapshot of the health of Māori compared with non-Māori. It presents key indicators relating to the socioeconomic determinants of health, risk and protective factors for ...

This literature review summarises the latest national and international evidence of the safety and long-term impacts of puberty blockers on adolescents. It was accompanied by the Ministry’s position ...

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.

This publication summarises funding to Māori health providers by the Ministry of Health, Health NZ and the now disestablished Māori Health Authority. It follows on from our previous reports in 2017, ...

The New Zealand Clinical Principles Framework for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (the framework) describes the expected clinical standards for quality assessment, diagnosis and treatment of ...

This position statement accompanied the release of an evidence brief which examines the safety and long-term impacts of puberty blockers when used in the context of gender-affirming care. This ...

The consultation on safety measures for the use of puberty blockers in young people with gender-related health needs closed on 20 January 2025. We will now consider submissions.BackgroundThe ...