Inequities in health between Māori, the indigenous people of Aotearoa New Zealand, and non-Māori have been evident throughout the colonial history of the country. Read more
The New Zealand (NZ) Pae Ora (Healthy Futures) health reforms came into effect in July 2022 with the establishment of Health New Zealand (HNZ) (Te Whatu Ora) and the Māori Health Authority (MHA) (Te Aka Whai Ora) – the organisations charged for healthcare provision...
The Government has made much of the need to keep frontline services fully functioning, even when costs might be trimmed in the so-called “back office”. Read...
The government’s recent directive that public services should be prioritised “on the basis of need, not race” will make it harder and more time consuming to reach New Zealanders with higher needs. Read...
The Government has ordered a review of ACC and has confirmed the earners and business levy and those paid by motor vehicle owners are increasing. Read more
Many urgent-care providers are under increased pressure nationwide due to a lack of funding identified by Te Whatu Ora in a report to the health minister. Read...
Health New Zealand has confirmed almost 600 staff have taken voluntary redundancy in job cut proposals laid out to staff today. Read more
Health NZ leads the day-to-day running of publicly funded health care, with our trusted and skilled workforce providing high-quality health services to New Zealanders. Read...
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora has today published its first quarterly results for the five health targets, covering the period 1 July – 30 September 2024. Read...
Health New Zealand’s Health Workforce Plan 2024 outlines how we plan to get our workforce more sustainable over the next year – as year one of a three-year workforce planning cycle. Read...
HEALTH SERVICES AND SYSTEMS
EQUITY
Exploring the impacts of the health system on minorities within the population, notably including Māori, Pacifica, Asians and LGBTQI.
DRUGS, DEVICE AND DIAGNOSTICS
PUBLIC HEALTH
DIGITAL HEALTH
TE TIRITI