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

The Rural Health Roadshow Insights Report captures findings from visits to 13 rural locations throughout 2025, reviewing progress against the Rural Health Strategy. The roadshow provided was a ...

This rest home has been audited against the Health and Disability Services Standards. During the last audit, the auditors identified some areas for improvement. Issues from their last audit are listed ...

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 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 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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Our climate is changing. These changes are affecting what we value most in our lives, including our health and wellbeing. This first Health National Adaptation Plan (HNAP) is an important step towards ...