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- New Appointments to the Pacific Expert Advisory Group 11 Feb 2026News article Publication date: 12 February 2026 The Ministry of Health is pleased to announce the appointment of new members to the Pacific Expert Advisory Group (PEAG), following a nationwide Expressions of Interest process. The new members of the PEAG are: Mr Tevita Funaki – Chair (CEO, The Fono) – AucklandDr Amy Evelyn Henry – Member (Lecturer, School of […]
- New ADHD prescribing rules to improve access from 1 February 30 Jan 2026Media release Publication date: 1 February 2026 As of 1 February 2026, changes to New Zealand’s prescribing rules for Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) stimulant medicines have come into effect, expanding who can assess, diagnose and start people on treatment. These updates are designed to meet the needs of people living with ADHD across New Ze […]
- Manage My Health data breach: Terms of Reference published for Ministry review 22 Jan 2026News article Publication date: 22 January 2026 The Ministry of Health has today published the Terms of Reference for its independent review into the Manage My Health (MMH) cyber security incident. The review, developed in partnership with the Government Chief Digital Officer and the National Cyber Security Centre, will examine the causes of the incident, ass […]
- The Ministry acknowledges the death of former Director-General 02 Jan 2026News article Publication date: 2 January 2026 The Ministry of Health formally acknowledges the passing of former Director-General of Health, Dame Karen Poutasi.Dame Karen held senior roles in both Dunedin and Middlemore Hospitals before being appointed Chief Health Officer at the Department of Health (now the Ministry).In that role she headed the vital work […]
- Statement on the passing of Dr Jemesa Tudravu, Fiji Permanent Secretary for Health and Medical Services 29 Dec 2025News article Publication date: 30 December 2025 It is with sadness that the Ministry of Health acknowledges the recent passing of Fiji Permanent Secretary for Health and Medical Services, Dr Jemesa Tudravu.Dr Andrew Old, Deputy Director-General, Public Health Agency in the Ministry of Health said, “Dr Tudravu dedicated more than thirty years to Fiji’s health […]
- Changes to ADHD prescribing rules from 1 February 2026 19 Dec 2025News article Publication date: 19 December 2025 From 1 February 2026, specialist general practitioners and nurse practitioners working within their area of practice will be able to diagnose and prescribe for adults with ADHD. Nurse practitioners in paediatric or mental health services will also be able to do this for children and adolescents. These updates a […]
- New Zealand maintains a comprehensive respiratory surveillance system 18 Dec 2025News article Publication date: 19 December 2025 The Ministry of Health, in consultation with partners the National Public Health Service and PHF Science, has decided to not renew its contract for FluTracking New Zealand because New Zealand has other surveillance tools for respiratory illnesses that provide similar information.“New Zealand’s respiratory surve […]
- Canterbury – Waitaha Mental Health Services monitoring update 16 Dec 2025News article Publication date: 16 December 2025 The Ministry of Health’s Director of Mental Health, Dr John Crawshaw, publicly released the Section 99 Inspection into Canterbury - Waitaha Adult Inpatient and Associated Mental Health Services in August 2025. The report made 18 recommendations across governance, care, and resourcing functions to improve ser […]