Pae Ora (Healthy Futures) Act 2022

Key roles and health documents - Key health documents - Government Policy Statement on Health

35: Preparation of GPS

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"Getting a Plan to Help New Zealanders be Healthy"

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When the Minister is preparing a GPS, they must make sure it helps achieve the purpose of the Pae Ora Act. They have to think about any health strategy, but they don't have to follow it. The Minister must talk to Health New Zealand and consider its views. They also need to engage with organisations and individuals they think are suitable.

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34: GPS, or

"The Government sets a 3-year health plan, called a GPS, to improve healthcare in New Zealand."

36: Content of GPS, or

"What the Government wants to achieve in healthcare"

Part 2Key roles and health documents
Key health documents: Government Policy Statement on Health

35Preparation of GPS

When preparing a GPS, the Minister must—
be satisfied that the GPS contributes to the purpose of this Act; and
have regard to, but is not bound by, any health strategy; and
consult Health New Zealand and have regard to its views; and
engage with organisations and individuals that the Minister considers appropriate.

Notes

Section 35(c): amended, on 30 June 2024, by section 19(1) of the Pae Ora (Disestablishment of Māori Health Authority) Amendment Act 2024 (2024 No 5).
Section 35(c): amended, on 30 June 2024, by section 19(2) of the Pae Ora (Disestablishment of Māori Health Authority) Amendment Act 2024 (2024 No 5).