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The next stage of work at Auckland City Hospital has started – to replace 50-year-old infrastructure and ensure the delivery of high quality care, Health Minister Chris Hipkins announced today.

  • Hon Chris Hipkins
  • Health

“Today I am pleased to announce funding to help Family Planning New Zealand address long wait times, and help hire more staff in their call centres and clinics, so that New Zealanders can get the sexual health information and clinical services they need,” Associate Minister of Health Julie Anne Genter said.

  • Hon Julie Anne Genter
  • Health

The Government has moved to ensure New Zealanders continue to get access to the medicines they need, while at the same time investing more in contact tracing and other COVID-19 health responses.

  • Hon Chris Hipkins
  • Health

Maternity service providers, women and their babies will receive more support after a $242 million maternity package announced today by Associate Health Minister Julie Anne Genter.

  • Hon Julie Anne Genter
  • Health

Māori pēpi, māmā and whānau will have improved access to healthcare services they need with Best Start Kōwae – a new suite of pregnancy assessment tools – launched today.

  • Hon Julie Anne Genter
  • Health

The Government is expanding and accelerating frontline mental health and wellbeing services at tertiary education institutes (TEI) to help students manage ongoing stresses related to COVID-19.

  • Hon Chris Hipkins
  • Education
  • Health

New kaupapa Māori primary mental health and addiction services are being sought, Associate Minister of Health, Peeni Henare has announced today.

  • Hon Peeni Henare
  • Health

The Government is pleased to confirm funding for improvements to radiology and surgical services at Hawke's Bay DHB, Health Minister Chris Hipkins says.

  • Hon Chris Hipkins
  • Health

New Zealanders struggling with alcohol or drugs now have better access to the help they need with the launch of new specialist services and better support for existing programmes.

  • Rt Hon Jacinda Ardern
  • Hon Chris Hipkins
  • Prime Minister
  • Health

This morning I have formally tendered my resignation as Minister of Health, which was accepted by the Prime Minister.

Serving as Minister of Health has been an absolute privilege – particularly through these extraordinary last few months.

  • Hon Dr David Clark
  • Health

The Government is prioritising its latest investment in PPE for frontline health workers, including staff at managed isolation and quarantine facilities, Health Minister David Clark says.

  • Hon Dr David Clark
  • Health

The Government is delivering on election commitments and a key recommendation of He Ara Oranga: Report of the Government Inquiry into Mental Health and Addiction with the establishment of a permanent independent Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission, Health Minister Dr David Clark says.

  • Hon Dr David Clark
  • Health

Health Minister Dr David Clark welcomes the appointment of Morag McDowell to the role of Health and Disability Commissioner and the appointment of the inaugural Paramedic Council.

  • Hon Dr David Clark
  • Health

Nominations open today for the 2020 Minister of Health Volunteer Awards and Health Minister Dr David Clark is asking New Zealanders to ensure volunteers get the recognition they deserve.

  • Hon Dr David Clark
  • Health

West Coasters will soon have better access to modern integrated high quality health services at the new Te Nikau, Grey Hospital and Health Centre, Health Minister Dr David Clark says.

  • Hon Dr David Clark
  • Health

The Government is stepping up New Zealand’s COVID-19 testing system at the border as more New Zealanders arrive from overseas.

  • Hon Dr David Clark
  • Health

Health Minister Dr David Clark says he has required the Director General of Health to suspend compassionate exemptions from managed isolation, in order to ensure the system is working as intended.

  • Hon Dr David Clark
  • Health

Kei te whakapau kaha te Kāwanatanga ki te whakatūnga o tētahi hōtaka tūroa e pā ana ki te whakahoutanga o te Pūnaha o te Hauora me te Hunga Whaikaha o Aotearoa hei painga mō ngā tāngata katoa.

  • Hon Dr David Clark
  • Health

The Government is committing to a long-term programme of reform to build a stronger New Zealand Health and Disability System that delivers for all.

  • Hon Dr David Clark
  • Health

The Government is providing more support for testing labs, pharmacies, our midwives, hospices and call centres who all stepped up to provide essential health services during the COVID-19 outbreak Health Minister Dr David Clark says.

  • Hon Dr David Clark
  • Health

A new action plan for Pacific people launched today by Associate Health Minister Jenny Salesa demonstrates the Government’s commitment to improve the health and wellbeing of our vibrant and growing Pacific population living in Aotearoa New Zealand.

  • Hon Jenny Salesa
  • Health
  • Pacific Peoples

The Government is investing in new and improved facilities at Manukau Health Park to give South Aucklanders better access to high quality health care.

  • Rt Hon Jacinda Ardern
  • Hon Dr David Clark
  • Prime Minister
  • Health

The Government now has the first ever clear and comprehensive picture of the state of New Zealand’s hospital buildings and other assets to help ensure future investment decisions deliver the best health outcomes for New Zealanders.

  • Hon Dr David Clark
  • Health

Thousands of children will have healthier lungs after the Government’s ban on smoking in cars with kids becomes law, says Associate Minister of Health Jenny Salesa.

  • Hon Jenny Salesa
  • Health