Our Ministers
Health New Zealand reports to several Ministers in the Government. The Responsible Minister for Health is Hon Dr Shane Reti, Minister of Health.
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Minister of Health
The Minister of Health has overall responsibility for the health and disability system. The Minister’s functions, duties, responsibilities and powers are provided for in the New Zealand Public Health and Disability Act 2000 and other legislation.
- Minister of Health — Hon Dr Shane Reti
Associate Ministers of Health
- Associate Minister of Health — Hon Matt Doocey
- Associate Minister of Health — Hon Casey Costello
- Associate Minister of Health (Pharmac) — Hon David Seymour
Contacting Ministers
Information will be updated at: beehive.govt.nz
This website includes links to Ministers' speeches, press releases and important policy documents.
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Advice and briefings to the Minister (goes to another website)
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Briefing to the incoming Ministers (goes to another website)
Briefing documents (known as 'Briefings to Incoming Ministers' BIMs) are provided to new Government ministers on key policies.