Health Consultation Hub

Unlocking the potential of active ageing - Long-term Insights Briefing publication consultation

The Ministry of Health – Manatū Hauora is seeking written feedback on the proposed topic of its Long-term Insights Briefing by Monday 2 December 2024. Our proposed Long-term Insights Briefing (LTIB) topic is: Unlocking the Potential of Active Ageing - creating health-promoting and supportive...

Closes 2 December 2024

Consultation on safety measures for the use of puberty blockers in young people with gender-related health needs

The Government has tasked the Ministry of Health with consulting on whether there should be additional safety measures for puberty blockers, such as regulations under the Medicines Act. On 21 November 2024 the Ministry of Health published its evidence brief and position statement on...

Closes 20 January 2025

Proposed updates to the Guideline on the Regulation of Therapeutic Products in New Zealand: Clinical Trials

This consultation is aimed at pharmaceutical companies, health care professional organisations and individuals involved in conducting clinical trials in New Zealand. People who participate in clinical trials or with an interest in clinical trials regulation may also wish to participate. ...

Closed 1 November 2024

Suicide Prevention Action Plan 2025 - 2029 Consultation

Suicide prevention efforts in New Zealand are guided by these two documents : Every Life Matters – He Tapu te Oranga o ia Tangata: Suicide Prevention Strategy 2019–2029 (He Tapu te Oranga) Suicide Prevention Action Plan 2019–2024 for Aotearoa New Zealand. ...

Closed 1 November 2024

Developing the Hauora Māori Strategy 2025

The Ministry, as chief steward of the health system, is responsible for the development and delivery of a new Hauora Māori Strategy under the Pae Ora (Healthy Futures) Act 2022. Manatū Hauora is therefore undertaking engagement to test and refine proposals for the Hauora Māori Strategy 2025. ...

Closed 22 October 2024

Strategy to Prevent and Minimise Gambling Harm 2025/26 to 2027/28

Harm from gambling is a significant public health issue for our communities, and for individuals, families and whānau. Every three years the Ministry of Health is required by the Gambling Act 2003 to set out a proposed strategy to prevent and minimise the harm caused by gambling. ...

Closed 6 October 2024

Safe Areas - One year survey

The Ministry of Health | Manatū Hauora (the Ministry) is conducting a survey to understand provider experiences and observations following the establishment of a Safe Area around their facility. The information gathered from this survey will contribute to a review of the effectiveness of Safe Areas...

Closed 30 September 2024