This research explores issues around equitable access to gambling harm services, recognising that access to care is shaped by ...

This research strengthens understanding of the gambling-related financial harms experienced by affected others in New Zealand ...

New data published today provides insights into the health challenges faced by Māori and highlights opportunities to improve ...

Kids Online Aotearoa Gambling and High Stakes research investigated the extent and nature of children's exposure to gambling ...

The Ministry of Health’s Director of Mental Health, Dr John Crawshaw, publicly released the Section 99 Inspection into Canterbury - Waitaha Adult Inpatient and Associated Mental Health Services in ...

The Ministry of Health, in consultation with partners the National Public Health Service and PHF Science, has decided to not renew its contract for FluTracking New Zealand because New Zealand has ...

This research examines the recovery experiences of Asian individuals living in New Zealand with lived experience of gambling ...

In addition to the briefings published below, we also publish additional information alongside Cabinet material, including briefings to Ministers. These can be found at Information releases.

The Ministry of Health provides a weekly report to the Minister of Health containing regular updates on the Ministry’s work programme and other key information.

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 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 ...

For more than 50 years, New Zealand has safely managed low- and intermediate-level radioactive waste. This waste is stored in a purpose-built national facility operated by the Ministry of Health under ...