Academic Literature

Implementation of the Medicinal Cannabis Scheme in New Zealand: six emerging trends

18 Oct 2024

Since the establishment of the first medicinal cannabis schemes in California and Israel in the 1990s, a growing number of countries have legalised access to cannabis-based products for medicinal use. Aotearoa New Zealand is one of the latest countries. Read more

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Most health care workers think cuts are damaging services – survey

Labour says the government's decision to cut jobs in the health care sector is hurting frontline services and harming patients, following a worrying survey released. Read...

5 years on, COVID remains NZ’s most important infectious disease – it still demands a strong response

Friday, February 28, marks five years since COVID-19 was first reported in Aotearoa New Zealand. At a population level, it remains our most harmful infectious disease, with thousands of hospitalisations and 664 deaths last year.. Read...

Youth Vaping Declines Slightly But Still High By Global Standards

There’s been a small decline in youth vaping rates, but prevalence remains high, particularly among Māori and Pasifika students, and is still high by international standards. Read...

Key issues

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.