Medsafe has given a New Zealand psychiatrist approval to prescribe medicinal psilocybin for treating treatment-resistant depression.

The plan sets out new key actions health entities and other government agencies will undertake from 2025 to 2029 to prevent suicide in New Zealand. The new actions are focused on addressing gaps and ...

The minimum quality standard is used to verify medicinal cannabis products which have been derived from the Cannabis plant. Medicinal cannabis products that meet the minimum quality standard and can ...

Summary This is the original He Korowai Oranga.In 2014, it was replaced by the refreshed He Korowai Oranga. Emphasising whānau health and wellbeing He Korowai Oranga: Māori Health Strategy sets the ...

Trends in daily smoking and daily vaping vary by age group Daily smoking decreased in all age groups from 2011/12 to 2023/24, although in the two oldest age groups (65–74, 75+ years) the decreases ...

About Te Pae Mahutonga Te Pae Mahutonga is a Māori name for the Southern Cross constellation. The 4 central stars of the Southern Cross represent 4 key tasks of health promotion: mauriora (cultural ...

Contact details for Directors of Area Mental Health Services Region Name Postal address Phone Email Auckland Dr John Jacques Te Whatu Ora - Te Toka Tumai Auckland Private Bag 92024 Auckland Mail ...

About Te Whare Tapa Whā Te Whare Tapa Whā is a model for understanding Māori health developed by Tā Mason Durie. Te Whare Tapa Whā uses the wharenui (meeting house) as a symbol for the 4 cornerstones ...

Our climate is changing. These changes are affecting what we value most in our lives, including our health and wellbeing. This first Health National Adaptation Plan (HNAP) is an important step towards ...

The Government is reviewing health workforce regulation to improve New Zealanders’ timely, quality access to healthcare. We have an opportunity to put patients at the centre, modernise and streamline ...

From 17 June 2025, some significant changes to the Act came into effect to reduce the appeal of vaping products. These included:: It is prohibited by section 23 of the Smokefree Environments and ...