New regional data from the New Zealand Health Survey has been released, providing up‑to‑date insights into the health and well-being of whānau Māori across the motu. The Regional Data Release brings together results from multiple years of the continuous Health Survey using a three‑year rolling average, making it easier to understand patterns and differences at regional and local levels, including across health regions, councils, and Iwi Māori Partnership Board areas.
The updated data covers a wide range of health topics for adults and tamariki, with breakdowns by age, gender, ethnicity, disability status, and neighbourhood deprivation. This enables Māori health providers, iwi partners, and planners to explore how outcomes vary across different communities and life stages, supporting more informed kaupapa Māori decision‑making and local service planning. Guidance and an indicator reference guide are available to support interpretation and ensure the data is used appropriately and consistently.
We encourage the Māori health sector and iwi partners to explore the results and consider how this information can support local priorities, commissioning, and advocacy. The full regional data tables, supporting guidance, and downloads are available on the Ministry’s website: www.health.govt.nz/publications/regional-data-release-new-zealand-health-survey.