The Ministry of Health (Māori: Manatū Hauora) is the public service department of New Zealand responsible for healthcare in New Zealand. It came into existence in its current form in 1993. The organisation was founded in 1901 as the Department of Public Health in 1901, and was renamed to Department of Health in 1922. During the COVID-19 pandemic, the Ministry of Health faced criticism over data transparency and its approach to equity. Public health experts and Māori leaders raised concerns that the Ministry failed to adequately prioritise Māori health providers during the vaccine rollout. The Waitangi Tribunal concluded in 2021 that the Crown had breached Te Tiriti o Waitangi by undermining Māori authority (tino rangatiratanga) and not providing timely support for Māori-led initiatives. Additionally, inconsistent communication of COVID-19 testing, isolation rules, and traffic light systems drew widespread public and media criticism for creating confusion and undermining trust. More information...
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