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  • Proposed updates to the Guideline on the Regulation of Therapeutic Products in New Zealand: Bioequivalence of medicines

    This consultation is aimed at pharmaceutical companies seeking to demonstrate bioequivalence of medicines to support applications to Medsafe for regulatory approval of new and changed products. Prescribers and healthcare professionals with an interest in medicine regulation, in particular generic medicine approval, may also wish to participate. Medsafe is seeking your feedback on changes to the Guideline on the Regulation of Therapeutic Products in New Zealand: Part 6: Bioequivalence... More
    Opened 9 June 2025

  • Putting Patients First: Modernising health workforce regulation

    The Government is inviting New Zealanders to share their views on health workforce regulation by 11.59 pm Wednesday 30 April. On 28 March 2025, the Ministry published a discussion document: Putting Patients First: Modernising health workforce regulation . This document asks about your views on: Patient-centred regulation: Faster wait times, better outcomes, and a system that truly puts patients first. ... More
    Opened 28 March 2025

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

    The consultation on safety measures for the use of puberty blockers in young people with gender-related health needs closed on 20 January 2025. We will now consider submissions. Background The Government 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... More
    Opened 21 November 2024

  • 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 environments to empower older people and enhance their contributions to society. View Unlocking the Potential of Active Ageing - Long-term Insights Briefing on the Ministry of Health... More
    Opened 5 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. Developing a new Hauora Māori Strategy is about charting the direction of travel for the health system over the next 5 to 10 years. After a lot of structural change in health, this strategy is... More
    Opened 18 September 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. The strategy contains the framework for a national approach to suicide prevention and was designed to be supported by two five-year action plans that would contain the practical activities to... More
    Opened 10 September 2024

  • 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. Medsafe is seeking your feedback on changes to the Guideline on the Regulation of Therapeutic Products in New Zealand: Part 11: Clinical trials – regulatory approval and good clinical practice... More
    Opened 23 August 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. As part of this, public consultation on a draft strategy is required, which will provide an opportunity to have your say about the draft Strategy (what we will achieve), the draft Service... More
    Opened 23 August 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 surrounding abortion services in Aotearoa New Zealand. More
    Opened 13 August 2024

  • Public consultation for the review of the End of Life Choice Act (2019)

    Need to talk? Assisted dying is a sensitive topic and may be difficult for some people. Phone or text 1737 to speak with a counsellor anytime, for free. The End of Life Choice Act 2019 (the Act) is the law that makes assisted dying legal in New Zealand. It came into force on 7 November 2021. The Act is administered by the Ministry of Health | Manatū Hauora, and the Assisted Dying Service is delivered by Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora. The Act sets out the legal... More
    Opened 1 August 2024

  • Code of Practice for Radiation Therapy: ORS C3

    View the Revised Code of Practice for Radiation Therapy: ORS C3 on the Ministry of Health website. The Radiation Safety Act 2016 (the Act) is administered by the Ministry of Health –Manatū Hauora (the Ministry). Section 86(1) of the Act allows the Director to issue codes of practice. This is for the purpose of specifying technical requirements. Code of Practice for Radiation Therapy: ORS C3 (C3) first became effective as of 9 August 2019. Section 90(a) of the... More
    Opened 17 July 2024

  • GCRG pre-meeting survey - June 2024

    The Government Continuity Reference Group (GCRG) meets bi-monthly to discuss business continuity management topics and to share experiences and best practice. The purpose of this pre-meeting survey is to gather relevant information from GCRG members for sharing at the meeting. This includes sharing work opportunities, questions and information requests, and providing input into future meetings. The survey is also an opportunity to seek information from members that will... More
    Opened 21 June 2024

  • Revised Code of Practice for Industrial Radiography: ORS C7

    View the Revised Code of Practice for Industrial Radiography: ORS C7 on the Ministry of Health website. The Radiation Safety Act 2016 (the Act) is administered by the Ministry of Health –Manatū Hauora (the Ministry). Section 86(1) of the Act allows the Director for Radiation Safety (the Director) to issue codes of practice. This is for the purpose of specifying technical requirements. The Code of Practice for Industrial Radiography: ORS C7 (C7) was first issued by... More
    Opened 8 May 2024

  • Proposed addition of diabetes medicines to the specified prescription medicines list for designated registered nurse prescribers in primary health and specialty teams

    The Ministry of Health | Manatū Hauora invites submissions on the addition of two classes of diabetes medicines to the list of specified prescription medicines for designated registered nurse prescribers. The Nursing Council of New Zealand (the Council) has recommended two classes of prescription-only diabetes medicines it considers appropriate for designated registered nurse prescribers in primary health and specialty teams. Manatū Hauora, on behalf of the... More
    Opened 29 April 2024

  • GCRG pre-meeting survey - April 2024

    The Government Continuity Reference Group (GCRG) meets bi-monthly to discuss business continuity management topics and to share experiences and best practice. The purpose of this pre-meeting survey is to gather relevant information from GCRG members for sharing at the meeting. This includes sharing work opportunities, questions and information requests, and providing input into future meetings. The survey is also an opportunity to seek information from members that will... More
    Opened 8 April 2024

  • Revised Code of Practice for the Safe Transport of Radioactive Material: ORS C6

    View the Proposed revised Code of Practice for the Safe Transport of Radioactive Material: ORS C6 on the Ministry of Health website. The Radiation Safety Act 2016 (the Act) is administered by the Ministry of Health - Manatū Hauora (the Ministry). Section 86(1) of the Act allows the Director for Radiation Safety (Director) to issue codes of practice. This is for the purpose of specifying technical requirements. Code of Practice for the Safe Transport of Radioactive... More
    Opened 15 March 2024

  • Revised Code of Practice for Nuclear Medicine: ORS C2

    View the Proposed revised Code of Practice for Nuclear Medicine: ORS C2 on the Ministry of Health website. The Radiation Safety Act 2016 (the Act) is administered by the Ministry of Health - Manatū Hauora (the Ministry). Section 86(1) of the Act allows the Director for Radiation Safety (Director) to issue codes of practice. This is for the purpose of specifying technical requirements. Code of Practice for Nuclear Medicine: ORS C2 (C2) first became effective as of... More
    Opened 14 March 2024

  • Proposed amendments to the International Health Regulations (2005)

    The Ministry of Health is seeking the views of New Zealanders on amendments proposed by Member States to the International Health Regulations (2005) (IHR). This will help inform New Zealand’s position as we contribute to the ongoing negotiations in the Working Group on Amendments to the International Health Regulations (WGIHR). The World Health Organisation (WHO) has prepared a comprehensive document which integrates around 300 proposed amendments into the articles in the IHR 2005.... More
    Opened 17 January 2024

  • Proposed updates to the Guideline on the Regulation of Therapeutic Products in New Zealand: Pharmacovigilance

    This consultation is aimed at sponsors* of medicines that are approved for use in New Zealand and organisations involved in pharmacovigilance activities (ie, on behalf of sponsors). Medsafe is seeking your feedback on proposed updates to the Guideline on the Regulation of Therapeutic Products in New Zealand: Pharmacovigilance (the Guideline). Medsafe last sought comment on a revision to the Guideline on the Regulation of Therapeutic Products:... More
    Opened 2 November 2023

  • Quarterly Feedback Survey Ngā Paerewa Health and Disability Services Standard Implementation September 2023

    HealthCERT continues to support the implementation of Ngā Paerewa Health and disability services standard NZS 8134:2021 (Ngā Paerewa). As part of the implementation and transition period, HealthCERT is running a regular survey to gather feedback from all stakeholders, including service providers, health professionals, people and whānau who use these services. This survey aims to check in on how the transition is going so we can identify the most useful guidance and training to offer.... More
    Opened 29 September 2023

  • Revised Code of Practice for Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology ORS C1

    The Radiation Safety Act 2016 (the Act) is administered by the Manatū Hauora – the Ministry of Health (the Ministry). Section 86(1) of the Act allows the Director for Radiation Safety (Director) to issue codes of practice. This is for the purpose of specifying technical requirements. The Code of Practice for Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology ORS C1 (C1) first became effective as of 9 November 2018. Section 90(a) of the Act requires the Director to review a code of... More
    Opened 7 September 2023

  • Clozapine Survey 2023

    Tēnā koutou. Welcome. Medsafe, the Medicines and Medical Devices Regulatory Authority of Aotearoa New Zealand, welcomes participants to take part in this survey about clozapine. What is the survey aim? To gain important insights into experiences of people who take clozapine and from healthcare professionals who support people who take clozapine in New Zealand. Who are we asking to participate? People who take clozapine, whānau, family and/or caregivers of people who take... More
    Opened 7 August 2023

  • New Zealand Health Survey Feedback

    The purpose of this questionnaire is to gather information about how New Zealand Health Survey results are shared, uncover which New Zealand Health Survey data products people find most useful, and identify ways to improve them. We are interested in hearing from people who use, or may potentially use, New Zealand Health Survey data. This online questionnaire will take about 10-15 minutes. The results will be aggregated, and your data will remain confidential. Feel... More
    Opened 28 June 2023

  • Regulating the Physician Associate profession under the Health Practitioners Competence Assurance Act 2003

    **This consultation has been reinitiated. Please note the new submission deadline is 21 December 2023.** Manatū Hauora (The Ministry of Health - the Ministry) is proposing that the Physician Associate profession be regulated under the Health Practitioners Competence Assurance (HPCA) Act 2003. This is a targeted consultation - please read the consultation document and Addendum that have been emailed to you. Making a submission If you have already made a submission but wish... More
    Opened 26 June 2023

  • Precision health: Exploring opportunities and challenges to predict, prevent, diagnose, and treat disease more precisely in Aotearoa New Zealand: draft briefing

    Manatū Hauora (the Ministry of Health) is seeking written feedback on this draft of its Long-term Insights Briefing (the briefing) by 5pm on 19 June 2023. Precision health: Exploring opportunities and challenges to predict, prevent, diagnose, and treat disease more precisely in Aotearoa New Zealand: Public consultation on a draft long-term insights briefing This briefing represents the start of a conversation about how we use current and emerging technologies toward precision... More
    Opened 19 May 2023

  • Code of Practice for Dental Radiology: ORS C4 – Draft for consultation

    This document sets out proposed wording for a revised Code of Practice for Dental Radiology ORS C4 (the C4 Code) to be issued under the Radiation Safety Act 2016 (the Act). Section 90(a) of the Act requires the Director for Radiation Safety (the Director) review a code of practice every five years. Also, section 90(b) of the Act requires before reviewing a code of practice that the Director consult any person who the Director reasonably considers is likely to be affected by the... More
    Opened 15 May 2023

  • Quarterly Feedback Survey Ngā Paerewa Health and Disability Services Standard Implementation March 2023

    HealthCERT continues to support the implementation of Ngā Paerewa Health and disability services standard (NZS 8134:2021). As part of the implementation and transition period, HealthCERT is running a regular survey to gather feedback from all stakeholders, including service providers, auditing agencies, health professionals, people and whānau who use these services. The survey aims to gather feedback on your current level of understanding of Ngā Paerewa and identify which key areas... More
    Opened 31 March 2023

  • Third HealthCERT team Implementation survey

    This survey is to get an understanding from the HealthCERT team where additional training or support is required. The survey is anonymous. More
    Opened 31 March 2023

  • Hauora Māori strategy consultation

    As part of the next stage of the health reforms, we are developing a range of strategies to help guide our health system to achieve pae ora, healthy futures. One of those strategies is the Hauora Māori Strategy which will set the direction of the new health system for improving Māori health and wellbeing. Manatū Hauora and Te Aka Whai Ora are developing the interim Hauora Māori Strategy as part of a suite of health strategies within the Pae Ora (Healthy... More
    Opened 22 February 2023

  • Proposals for the Smoked Tobacco Regulatory Regime

    Manatū Hauora would like to hear from you about changes to the way smoked tobacco and vaping products are made and sold in Aotearoa (this includes vaping, heated tobacco and herbal smoking products). Following recent updates to the Smokefree Environments and Regulated Products (Smoked Tobacco) Amendment Act, we are seeking your views on proposals to implement these changes, including a retail scheme (where products are sold), and low nicotine requirements for smoked tobacco in Aotearoa.... More
    Opened 4 January 2023
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