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

Hon Matt Doocey, Associate Health Minister with responsibility for Rural Health and Minister for Mental Health, will be coming to rural communities in New Zealand to hear about local health care ...

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 ...

The Mental Health (Compulsory Assessment and Treatment) Act 1992 provides a legal framework for those who require compulsory psychiatric assessment and treatment for people experiencing a mental ...

The Ministry of Health is responsible for developing and implementing an ‘integrated problem gambling strategy focused on public health’ as per section 317 of the Gambling Act 2003. The Strategy to ...

The use of colourings in notifiable products is completely prohibited in New Zealand. Approved specialist vape retailers can sell any approved flavour of vaping substances from their approved vaping ...

Long COVID presents a significant and ongoing health care challenge worldwide, with individuals experiencing prolonged symptoms often requiring comprehensive, multidisciplinary care. Aotearoa New ...

This rest home has been audited against the Health and Disability Services Standards. During the last audit, the auditors identified some areas for improvement. Issues from their last audit are listed ...

The Ministry of Health and Health New Zealand are today reminding vaping retailers of changes coming next month that are part of a broader push to limit the number of young people picking up vaping.

Increasing access to health services, achieving equity and improving outcomes for Māori.

This rest home has been audited against the Health and Disability Services Standards.During the last audit, the auditors identified some areas for improvement. Issues from their last audit are listed ...