Safe Areas - Survey

Closes 3 Oct 2025

Opened 15 Sep 2025

Overview

The Ministry of Health | Manatū Hauora (the Ministry) is conducting its annual 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.

Why your views matter

All new Safe Area regulations must be reviewed at least every five years by the Director-General of Health, in consultation with the Secretary for Justice. 

Your Safe Area was established to protect the safety, wellbeing, privacy, and dignity of people accessing or providing abortion services. You can find more information on Safe Areas here.

Your feedback is important

Audiences

  • Health sector

Interests

  • Reproductive health services