Health New Zealand reports to several Ministers in the Government. The Responsible Minister for Health is Hon Simeon Brown, 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 Simeon Brown
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 (external link) This website includes links to Ministers' speeches, press releases and important policy documents.