Ngā Paerewa Health and Disability Services Standard consultation 2026

Closes 16 Mar 2026

Section 1: Ō Tātou Motika – Our Rights

Outcome: People receive safe services of an appropriate standard that comply with consumer rights legislation. Services are provided in a manner that is respectful of people’s rights, facilitates informed choice, minimises harm, and upholds cultural and individual values and beliefs.

The subsections in Section 1 are:

  • 1.1 Pae ora healthy futures
  • 1.2 Ola manuia of Pacific peoples in Aotearoa
  • 1.3 My rights during service delivery
  • 1.4 I am treated with respect
  • 1.5 I am protected from abuse
  • 1.6 Effective communication occurs
  • 1.7 I am informed and able to make choices
  • 1.8 I have the right to complain
  • 1.9 Health and wellbeing of children born as a result of, and people accessing, reproductive technology services
  • 1.10 Requirements of donation and surrogacy
9. What specific changes are required to Section 1?
10. What service types would the recommended changes apply to?