National Public Health Service

The National Public Health Service works alongside communities to deliver national, regional and local programmes for achieving pae ora.

Information for health professionals on how to notify the Medical Officer of Health at the local public health service about a notifiable disease or hazardous substance poisoning or injury.

Information about health promotion and the Health Promotion Directorate within the National Public Health Service.

Find public health information for health professionals, including how to notify the Medical Officer of Health at the local public health service of a communicable disease, hazardous substance poisoning or injury, or an institutional enteric disease outbreak.

Information about local and regional public health services.

Information about the public health workforce.

Public health nurses are registered nurses who work with their local communities to promote health, prevent disease and maintain wellness.

Contact details for regional and local public health services delivered by the National Public Health Service of Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora.

Where we live, work, learn, and play has consequences for our health and wellbeing. The better the conditions, the healthier and longer we can live. We all deserve to have the opportunity to live healthy lives. Health in All Policies is an approach that encourages decision makers to consider how their actions shape health and wellbeing.

Information for health professionals about national, regional and local public health services.