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  • Well Child Tamariki Ora programme

    Information about the Well Child Tamariki Ora programme
  • Te Māhau Tārearea o Tamariki Ora

    A collection of key resources for Tamariki Ora providers to support their mahi
  • Fruit in Schools programme

    Fruit in Schools (FIS) encourages children to eat more fruit and vegetables and to adopt healthier lifestyles.
  • Preconception to 6 years

    This chart shows the core publicly funded health services available to New Zealand families from preconception to six years of age.
  • Child Health Publications (goes to another website)

    The Ministry of Health has the following documents on child health in New Zealand.

  • Nutrition

    This section provides information about the Ministry of Health’s work in the area of nutrition.

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