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Nurses' strike 2023
ASMS Strike
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Well Child Tamariki programme
Information about the Well Child Tamariki programme
B4 School Check
The B4 School Check is a nationwide programme offering a free health and development check for 4 to 5 year-olds.
Colour vision deficiency tests
Tests for colour vision deficiency no longer form part of the 11–12-year-old school-based checks.
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
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The Ministry of Health has the following documents on child health in New Zealand.
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Maternal health
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Palliative care