Healthy Futures (Pae Ora) Amendment Act 2026
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Healthy Futures (Pae Ora) Amendment Act 2026
Public Act |
2026 No 40 |
|
Date of assent |
9 July 2026 |
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Commencement |
see section 2 |
Contents
The Parliament of New Zealand enacts as follows:
1 Title
This Act is the Healthy Futures (Pae Ora) Amendment Act 2026.
2 Commencement
This Act comes into force on 10 July 2026.
Section 2: editorial change made by the PCO, on 27 July 2026, under sections 86(1) and 87(m) of the Legislation Act 2019 (2019 No 58).
3 Principal Act
This Act amends the Act that was previously called the Pae Ora (Healthy Futures) Act 2022.
Part 1 Amendments to principal Act
4 Title of principal Act changed
In section 1, replace “Pae Ora (Healthy Futures) Act 2022”
with “Healthy Futures (Pae Ora) Act 2022”
.
5 Section 3 amended (Purpose of this Act)
(1)
In section 3(c), replace “pae ora (healthy futures)”
with “healthy futures (pae ora)”
.
(2)
After section 3(c), insert:
(d)
ensure that patients get timely access to quality services.
6 Section 4 amended (Interpretation)
(1)
In section 4, repeal the definitions of health sector principles and New Zealand health charter or charter.
(2)
In section 4, insert in its appropriate alphabetical order:
infrastructure includes any physical assets, including buildings, facilities, and land, that are, or may be in the future, owned or controlled by Health New Zealand for the purpose of providing services
7 Section 5 amended (Guide to this Act)
In section 5(1), replace “, the health sector principles,”
with “and for”
.
8 Section 6 amended (Te Tiriti o Waitangi (the Treaty of Waitangi))
(1)
Repeal section 6(a), (k), (l), and (n).
(2)
In section 6(c), after “advise the Minister”
, insert “and the board of Health New Zealand”
.
(3)
After section 6(d), insert:
(e)
requires the board of Health New Zealand to take into account any advice it receives from the Hauora Māori Advisory Committee; and
(4)
Replace section 6(f) with:
(f)
provides for iwi-Māori partnership boards to engage with local Māori communities about their health needs, aspirations, and health outcomes; and
(5)
Replace section 6(m) with:
(m)
requires Health New Zealand—
(i)
to support iwi-Māori partnership boards; and
(ii)
to provide relevant information to iwi-Māori partnership boards for that purpose.
9 Section 7 repealed (Health sector principles)
Repeal section 7.
10 Section 10 amended (Overview of Minister’s role)
Repeal section 10(1)(d).
11 New section 11A inserted (Obligations as Crown agent, including in relation to political neutrality)
After section 11, insert:
11A Obligations as Crown agent, including in relation to political neutrality
See subparts 2 and 4 of Part 1 of the Public Service Act 2020, which—
(a)
apply to Health New Zealand as a Crown agent and to groups and individuals in Health New Zealand, including its employees, board members, the chief executive, and individuals working as contractors or secondees; and
(b)
make the board of Health New Zealand responsible for ensuring that Health New Zealand upholds the public service principles, including the principle of political neutrality, when carrying out its functions; and
(c)
empower the Public Service Commissioner to set minimum standards of integrity and conduct, including standards relating to the public service values or the public service principles (or both); and
(d)
require Health New Zealand, and the groups and individuals in it, to comply with the minimum standards set by the Public Service Commissioner that apply to it or them.
12 Section 12 amended (Board of Health New Zealand)
Replace section 12(3) with:
(3)
The Minister must appoint only people who, in the Minister’s opinion, have the appropriate knowledge, skills, and experience to assist the board to perform its role.
13 Section 13 amended (Objectives of Health New Zealand)
(1)
Replace section 13(a) with:
(a)
to design, arrange, and deliver appropriate, effective, and timely services to achieve the purpose of this Act; and
(2)
In section 13(c), after “individuals”
, insert “(including, to avoid doubt, private healthcare providers)”
.
(3)
After section 13(e), insert:
(f)
to provide and plan for quality, cost-effective, and financially sustainable infrastructure to deliver services to New Zealanders.
14 Section 14 amended (Functions of Health New Zealand)
(1)
After section 14(1)(c), insert:
(ca)
provide and plan for infrastructure to deliver services; and
(2)
In section 14(1)(k), after “individuals”
, insert “(including, to avoid doubt, private healthcare providers)”
.
(3)
In section 14(1)(n), replace “iwi-Māori partnership boards”
with “the Hauora Māori Advisory Committee”
.
(4)
After section 14(3), insert:
(4)
Subsection (1)(n) does not limit Health New Zealand’s ability to engage with Māori to provide opportunities for Māori to contribute to decisions made by Health New Zealand.
15 Section 15 amended (Health New Zealand must support and engage with iwi-Māori partnership boards)
(1)
In the heading to section 15, delete “and engage with”
.
(2)
Repeal section 15(b).
16 Section 16 amended (Additional collective duties of board of Health New Zealand)
Repeal section 16(1)(d)(ii).
17 Section 16A repealed (Engaging with and reporting to Māori)
Repeal section 16A.
18 New sections 17 to 24 and cross-headings inserted
After section 16, insert:
17 Board of Health New Zealand must take into account advice from Hauora Māori Advisory Committee
The board of Health New Zealand must take into account any advice it receives from the Hauora Māori Advisory Committee.
Delegations policy
18 Board of Health New Zealand must have delegations policy
(1)
The board of Health New Zealand must adopt a delegations policy that sets out how it will make and revoke delegations under sections 73 to 76 of the Crown Entities Act 2004.
(2)
The policy, or any amendment to or replacement of it, must be approved by the Minister before the policy, amendment, or replacement comes into force.
(3)
The Minister may approve the policy, or any amendment to or replacement of it, subject to any conditions specified by the Minister.
(4)
When the policy is in force, the board must comply with the policy when exercising its powers of delegation.
(5)
The board must keep the policy under review and amend or replace the policy as it considers appropriate.
(6)
This section applies despite anything to the contrary in the Crown Entities Act 2004.
19 Delegations policy must be made publicly available
The delegations policy must be made publicly available as soon as practicable after it comes into force.
Infrastructure committee
20 Board of Health New Zealand must have infrastructure committee
(1)
The board of Health New Zealand must establish an infrastructure committee.
(2)
The purpose of the committee is to perform some or all of Health New Zealand’s function of providing and planning for infrastructure to deliver services, in accordance with the delegation under section 21.
(3)
The committee must consist of not fewer than 5, and not more than 8, members, including at least 1 member of the board.
(4)
The Minister must appoint the members of the committee.
(5)
The Minister must appoint only people who, in the Minister’s opinion, have the appropriate knowledge, skills, and experience to assist the committee to perform its role.
(6)
This section applies despite anything to the contrary in the Crown Entities Act 2004.
21 Delegation to infrastructure committee
(1)
The board of Health New Zealand must delegate to the infrastructure committee some or all of its function in respect of providing and planning for infrastructure to deliver services.
(2)
The delegation, or any amendment to or replacement of it, must—
(a)
include content specified by a notice (if any) made under subsection (3); and
(b)
be approved by the Minister before the delegation, amendment, or replacement comes into force.
(3)
The Minister may, by notice in the Gazette, direct content to be included in an instrument of delegation under this section.
(4)
Before making a notice under subsection (3), the Minister must consult—
(a)
the board of Health New Zealand; and
(b)
the infrastructure committee.
(5)
This section applies despite anything to the contrary in the Crown Entities Act 2004.
22 Chair of board of Health New Zealand may attend infrastructure committee meetings
(1)
This section applies if the chair of the board of Health New Zealand is not a member of the infrastructure committee.
(2)
The chair may attend any meeting of the infrastructure committee.
(3)
The chair may speak, but not vote, at the meeting.
(4)
Before the meeting, the person in charge of the meeting must provide the chair with copies of all notices, documents, and other information provided to those attending the meeting.
23 Chair of infrastructure committee may attend meetings of board of Health New Zealand
(1)
This section applies if the chair of the infrastructure committee is not a member of the board of Health New Zealand.
(2)
The chair may attend any meeting of the board of Health New Zealand relating to infrastructure.
(3)
The chair may speak, but not vote, at the meeting.
(4)
Before the meeting, the person in charge of the meeting must provide the chair with copies of all notices, documents, and other information provided to those attending the meeting.
Director-General may attend board or executive meetings
24 Director-General may attend Health New Zealand board or executive meetings
(1)
The Director-General may attend any meeting of Health New Zealand.
(2)
The functions of the Director-General in attending a meeting are to—
(a)
observe the meeting’s decisions and decision-making processes; and
(b)
assist those at the meeting in understanding the policies and wishes of the Government so that they can be appropriately reflected in decisions of the meeting; and
(c)
advise the Minister on any matter relating to Health New Zealand, its board, or its performance.
(3)
In performing the functions, the Director-General may speak, but not vote, at the meeting.
(4)
Before the meeting, the person in charge of the meeting must provide the Director-General with copies of all notices, documents, and other information provided to those attending the meeting.
(5)
In this section, meeting means—
(a)
any board meeting or board committee meeting (including an infrastructure committee meeting); or
(b)
any executive-level meeting at a national or regional level.
(6)
See clause 2 of Schedule 6 of the Public Service Act 2020, which relates to the delegation of the functions and powers of public service chief executives (including the functions and powers of the Director-General under this section).
19 Sections 29 and 30 replaced
Replace sections 29 and 30 with:
29 Purpose of iwi-Māori partnership boards
The purpose of iwi-Māori partnership boards is to represent local perspectives of Māori communities on health outcomes based on their needs and aspirations.
30 Functions of iwi-Māori partnership boards
The functions of iwi-Māori partnership boards are to—
(a)
engage with local Māori communities about their health needs, aspirations, and health outcomes; and
(b)
communicate the results and insights from that engagement to the Hauora Māori Advisory Committee.
20 Section 33 amended (Overview of important health documents)
(1)
In section 33(1)(a), replace “and objectives”
with “, objectives, and targets”
.
(2)
Repeal section 33(1)(e).
21 Section 34 amended (GPS)
In section 34(2)(a), after “priorities”
, insert “, objectives and targets”
.
22 Section 35 amended (Preparation of GPS)
Repeal section 35(b).
23 Section 36 amended (Content of GPS)
(1)
After section 36(1)(a), insert:
(aa)
targets (including the targets required by section 36A) that the Government expects the publicly funded health sector to meet:
(2)
Replace section 36(1)(e) with:
(e)
requirements for health entities to monitor and report on progress towards meeting the targets referred to in subsection (1)(aa):
(f)
a framework for regular monitoring of progress and reporting requirements on other matters.
24 New section 36A inserted (Targets that must be included in GPS)
After section 36, insert:
36A Targets that must be included in GPS
Without limiting section 36(1)(aa), the targets that must be included in the GPS under that section must relate to—
(a)
cancer management care:
(b)
the immunisation of children:
(c)
the admission to, and discharge and transfer of patients from, emergency departments:
(d)
specialist assessments:
(e)
elective treatment:
(f)
access to primary care.
25 Section 47 amended (Process for making health strategy)
(1)
After section 47(1)(a), insert:
(aa)
give effect to the relevant targets in the GPS; and
(2)
After section 47(3), insert:
(4)
The Minister must ensure that health strategies are consistent with each other.
26 Section 51 amended (Content of New Zealand Health Plan)
(1)
After section 51(g)(ii), insert:
(iii)
how the key services and activities will be funded and their proposed level of funding; and
(2)
After section 51(g), insert:
(ga)
set out a statement of Health New Zealand’s anticipated revenue and expenditure for the period covered by the plan; and
(3)
Repeal section 51(h)(iii).
27 Section 52 amended (Report of performance against New Zealand Health Plan)
Repeal section 52(2)(c).
28 Section 53 amended (Process for preparing New Zealand Health Plan)
Repeal section 53(2).
29 Sections 56 to 58 and cross-heading repealed
Repeal sections 56 to 58 and the cross-heading above section 56.
30 Section 61 amended (Minister may appoint Crown observers)
(1)
In section 61(3)(b), before “provide”
, insert “before the meeting,”
.
(2)
After section 61(4), insert:
(4A)
In performing the functions, the Crown observer may speak, but not vote, at the meeting.
31 New section 65A inserted (Minister may direct Health New Zealand regarding Public Service Commissioner)
After section 65, insert:
65A Minister may direct Health New Zealand regarding Public Service Commissioner
(1)
The Minister may direct Health New Zealand to—
(a)
consult the Public Service Commissioner before it appoints specified officers or employees, or specified classes of officers or employees:
(b)
when bargaining for a collective agreement, consult or otherwise engage with the Public Service Commissioner in relation to—
(i)
the entire collective bargaining process; or
(ii)
specific elements of that process:
(c)
obtain the approval of the Public Service Commissioner in relation to specific elements of the collective bargaining process:
(d)
allow the Public Service Commissioner to participate in the collective bargaining process by—
(i)
including the Public Service Commissioner in negotiations; and
(ii)
complying with any specific requirements set out in the direction in relation to that participation.
(2)
A direction under subsection (1) is a direction for the purposes of section 114 of the Crown Entities Act 2004, and—
(a)
Health New Zealand must give effect to the direction in accordance with section 114 of that Act; and
(b)
sections 114 to 115A of that Act apply to the direction.
(3)
The Minister must consult the Minister for the Public Service before making a direction under subsection (1).
(4)
The Minister may make a direction under subsection (1)(b) to (d) in relation to—
(a)
1 or more specified collective agreements; or
(b)
all collective agreements.
(5)
If an order under section 116 of the Crown Entities Act 2004 is inconsistent with a direction made under subsection (1)(b) to (d), the direction prevails to the extent of the inconsistency.
(6)
In subsection (1),—
collective bargaining means bargaining for a collective agreement in accordance with Part 5 of the Employment Relations Act 2000
specific elements include—
(a)
bargaining strategies:
(b)
draft offers:
(c)
terms of settlement (including terms and conditions of employment in a collective agreement).
32 Section 68 amended (Objectives of Pharmac)
In section 68(2), after “section 102”
, insert “or any direction continued under clause 30 of Schedule 1”
.
33 Section 89 amended (Hauora Māori Advisory Committee)
(1)
In section 89(1), delete “to advise the Minister on any matter relating to hauora Māori that the Minister requests”
.
(2)
Replace section 89(2) and (3) with:
(2)
The purpose of the committee is to provide advice to the Minister and the board of Health New Zealand on—
(a)
health outcomes for Māori based on their needs and aspirations; and
(b)
how the health sector is performing in relation to those needs and aspirations.
(3)
The committee—
(a)
comprises 8 members appointed by the Minister after consulting the Minister for Māori Development; and
(b)
may, subject to any written directions that the Minister gives to the committee, regulate its procedure in any manner that the committee thinks fit.
(4)
Each member of the committee is appointed on any terms and conditions (including terms and conditions as to remuneration and travelling allowances and expenses) that the Minister determines by written notice to the member.
34 Section 93 amended (Expert advisory committee on public health)
Repeal section 93(4).
35 Schedule 1 amended
(1)
In Schedule 1, clause 8(1), replace “section 59”
with “section 59E”
.
(2)
In Schedule 1,—
(a)
insert the Part set out in Schedule 1 of this Act as the last Part; and
(b)
make all necessary consequential amendments.
Part 2 Consequential amendments
Amendments to Pae Ora (Healthy Futures) Alcohol Levy Order 2025
36 Principal order
Sections 37 to 40 amend the order that was previously called the Pae Ora (Healthy Futures) Alcohol Levy Order 2025.
37 Title of principal order changed
In clause 1, replace “Pae Ora (Healthy Futures) Alcohol Levy Order 2025”
with “Healthy Futures (Pae Ora) Alcohol Levy Order 2025”
.
38 New clause 3A inserted (Transitional, savings, and related provisions)
After clause 3, insert:
3A Transitional, savings, and related provisions
The transitional, savings, and related provisions set out in Schedule 1 have effect according to their terms.
39 New Schedule 1 inserted
Insert the Schedule 1 set out in Schedule 2 of this Act as the first schedule to appear after the last clause of the principal order.
40 Schedule amended
In the Schedule heading, replace “Schedule”
with “Schedule 2”
.
Consequential amendments to other legislation
Schedule 1 New Part 4 inserted into Schedule 1
Part 4 Provisions relating to Healthy Futures (Pae Ora) Amendment Act 2026
45 Interpretation
In this Part,—
amendment Act means the Healthy Futures (Pae Ora) Amendment Act 2026
commencement date means the date on which the amendment Act comes into force.
46 References to previous Title
Every reference in any legislation and in any document to the Pae Ora (Healthy Futures) Act 2022 must, unless the context otherwise provides, be read as a reference to the Healthy Futures (Pae Ora) Act 2022.
47 Board of Health New Zealand must adopt delegations policy as soon as practicable
The board of Health New Zealand must adopt a delegations policy in accordance with section 18 as soon as is reasonably practicable after the commencement date.
48 Board of Health New Zealand must establish infrastructure committee as soon as practicable
As soon as is reasonably practicable after the commencement date, the board of Health New Zealand must—
(a)
establish an infrastructure committee in accordance with section 20; and
(b)
delegate to the infrastructure committee some or all of its function in respect of providing and planning for infrastructure to deliver services in accordance with section 21.
49 GPS, health strategies, and New Zealand Health Plan continue to apply
A GPS, health strategy, or New Zealand Health Plan made before the commencement date continues to apply until replaced in accordance with clauses 50 to 52.
50 Minister must issue new GPS within 18 months
The Minister must issue a new GPS under section 34 within 18 months after the commencement date.
51 Minister must prepare and determine new health strategies within 24 months
The Minister must prepare and determine the following within 24 months after the commencement date:
(a)
a New Zealand Health Strategy under section 41:
(b)
a Hauora Māori Strategy under section 42:
(c)
a Pacific Health Strategy under section 43:
(d)
a Health of Disabled People Strategy under section 44:
(e)
a Women’s Health Strategy under section 45:
(f)
a Rural Health Strategy under section 46:
(g)
a Mental Health and Wellbeing Strategy under section 46A.
52 Health New Zealand must develop new New Zealand Health Plan within 24 months
Health New Zealand must develop a new New Zealand Health Plan within 24 months after the commencement date.
Schedule 2 New Schedule 1 inserted into Pae Ora (Healthy Futures) Alcohol Levy Order 2025
Schedule 1 Transitional, savings, and related provisions
cl 3A
Part 1 Provision relating to Healthy Futures (Pae Ora) Amendment Act 2026
1 References to previous Title
Every reference in any enactment and in any document to the Pae Ora (Healthy Futures) Alcohol Levy Order 2025 must, unless the context otherwise provides, be read as a reference to the Healthy Futures (Pae Ora) Alcohol Levy Order 2025.
Schedule 3 Consequential amendments to other legislation
Part 1Amendments to Acts
Accident Compensation Act 2001 (2001 No 49)
In section 6(1), definition of Health New Zealand or other provider, replace “Pae Ora (Healthy Futures) Act 2022”
with “Healthy Futures (Pae Ora) Act 2022”
.
In Schedule 1, clause 13(7), replace “Pae Ora (Healthy Futures) Act 2022”
with “Healthy Futures (Pae Ora) Act 2022”
.
Biosecurity Act 1993 (1993 No 95)
In section 87(1)(g), replace “Pae Ora (Healthy Futures) Act 2022”
with “Healthy Futures (Pae Ora) Act 2022”
.
In section 98(1)(g), replace “Pae Ora (Healthy Futures) Act 2022”
with “Healthy Futures (Pae Ora) Act 2022”
.
Children’s Act 2014 (2014 No 40)
In section 5(1), definition of children’s agencies, replace paragraph (c) with:
(c)
Healthy Futures (Pae Ora) Act 2022:
In section 15(1), definition of Health New Zealand, replace “Pae Ora (Healthy Futures) Act 2022”
with “Healthy Futures (Pae Ora) Act 2022”
.
Civil Defence Emergency Management Act 2002 (2002 No 33)
In section 4, definition of health and disability services, replace “Pae Ora (Healthy Futures) Act 2022”
with “Healthy Futures (Pae Ora) Act 2022”
.
In section 4, definition of provider of health and disability services, replace “Pae Ora (Healthy Futures) Act 2022”
with “Healthy Futures (Pae Ora) Act 2022”
.
Compensation for Live Organ Donors Act 2016 (2016 No 96)
In section 9(1)(c), replace “Pae Ora (Healthy Futures) Act 2022”
with “Healthy Futures (Pae Ora) Act 2022”
.
Contraception, Sterilisation, and Abortion Act 1977 (1977 No 112)
In section 16(1), replace “Pae Ora (Healthy Futures) Act 2022”
with “Healthy Futures (Pae Ora) Act 2022”
.
Disabled Persons Community Welfare Act 1975 (1975 No 122)
In section 2, definition of disability support services, replace “Pae Ora (Healthy Futures) Act 2022”
with “Healthy Futures (Pae Ora) Act 2022”
.
In section 2, definition of Health New Zealand, replace “Pae Ora (Healthy Futures) Act 2022”
with “Healthy Futures (Pae Ora) Act 2022”
.
In section 2, replace the definition of New Zealand Health Plan with:
New Zealand Health Plan has the meaning in section 4 of the Healthy Futures (Pae Ora) Act 2022
In section 2, definition of service agreement, replace “Pae Ora (Healthy Futures) Act 2022”
with “Healthy Futures (Pae Ora) Act 2022”
.
In section 25A(1)(b) and (2)(a) and (b), replace “Pae Ora (Healthy Futures) Act 2022”
with “Healthy Futures (Pae Ora) Act 2022”
.
In section 25C(3)(d)(i), replace “Pae Ora (Healthy Futures) Act 2022”
with “Healthy Futures (Pae Ora) Act 2022”
.
In section 25D(4)(c), replace “Pae Ora (Healthy Futures) Act 2022”
with “Healthy Futures (Pae Ora) Act 2022”
.
Employment Relations Act 2000 (2000 No 24)
In Schedule 1, Part A, clause 13, replace “Pae Ora (Healthy Futures) Act 2022”
with “Healthy Futures (Pae Ora) Act 2022”
.
In Schedule 1B, clause 3, definition of services, paragraph (a), replace “Pae Ora (Healthy Futures) Act 2022”
with “Healthy Futures (Pae Ora) Act 2022”
.
In Schedule 1B, repeal clause 7.
Family Violence Act 2018 (2018 No 46)
In section 19, definition of specified government agency, paragraph (e), replace “Pae Ora (Healthy Futures) Act 2022”
with “Healthy Futures (Pae Ora) Act 2022”
.
Hazardous Substances and New Organisms Act 1996 (1996 No 30)
In section 2(1), definition of public health, replace “Pae Ora (Healthy Futures) Act 2022”
with “Healthy Futures (Pae Ora) Act 2022”
.
Health Act 1956 (1956 No 65)
In section 2(1), definition of Health New Zealand, replace “Pae Ora (Healthy Futures) Act 2022”
with “Healthy Futures (Pae Ora) Act 2022”
.
In section 2(1), definition of personal health, replace “Pae Ora (Healthy Futures) Act 2022”
with “Healthy Futures (Pae Ora) Act 2022”
.
In section 2(1), definition of personal health services, replace “Pae Ora (Healthy Futures) Act 2022”
with “Healthy Futures (Pae Ora) Act 2022”
.
In section 2(1), definition of public health, replace “Pae Ora (Healthy Futures) Act 2022”
with “Healthy Futures (Pae Ora) Act 2022”
.
In section 2(1), definition of public health services, replace “Pae Ora (Healthy Futures) Act 2022”
with “Healthy Futures (Pae Ora) Act 2022”
.
In section 22B, definition of services, replace “Pae Ora (Healthy Futures) Act 2022”
with “Healthy Futures (Pae Ora) Act 2022”
.
In section 22C(2)(j) and (l), replace “Pae Ora (Healthy Futures) Act 2022”
with “Healthy Futures (Pae Ora) Act 2022”
.
In section 22G(1)(a), replace “Pae Ora (Healthy Futures) Act 2022”
with “Healthy Futures (Pae Ora) Act 2022”
.
Health and Disability Commissioner Act 1994 (1994 No 88)
In section 7(a) and (b), replace “Pae Ora (Healthy Futures) Act 2022”
with “Healthy Futures (Pae Ora) Act 2022”
.
Health and Disability Services (Safety) Act 2001 (2001 No 93)
In section 5(1)(c), replace “Pae Ora (Healthy Futures) Act 2022”
with “Healthy Futures (Pae Ora) Act 2022”
.
Health Practitioners Competence Assurance Act 2003 (2003 No 48)
In section 53(1), definition of investigation, paragraph (b), replace “Pae Ora (Healthy Futures) Act 2022”
with “Healthy Futures (Pae Ora) Act 2022”
.
In section 60(6), replace “Pae Ora (Healthy Futures) Act 2022”
with “Healthy Futures (Pae Ora) Act 2022”
.
In section 61(1)(b), replace “Pae Ora (Healthy Futures) Act 2022”
with “Healthy Futures (Pae Ora) Act 2022”
.
Health Sector (Transfers) Act 1993 (1993 No 23)
In section 2(2), replace “Pae Ora (Healthy Futures) Act 2022”
with “Healthy Futures (Pae Ora) Act 2022”
.
In section 11A(1), replace “Pae Ora (Healthy Futures) Act 2022”
with “Healthy Futures (Pae Ora) Act 2022”
.
In section 11B(2)(b), replace “Pae Ora (Healthy Futures) Act 2022”
with “Healthy Futures (Pae Ora) Act 2022”
.
In section 11E(8)(a) and (b), replace “Pae Ora (Healthy Futures) Act 2022”
with “Healthy Futures (Pae Ora) Act 2022”
.
In section 11H(2)(a)(i), replace “Pae Ora (Healthy Futures) Act 2022”
with “Healthy Futures (Pae Ora) Act 2022”
.
Home and Community Support (Payment for Travel Between Clients) Settlement Act 2016 (2016 No 2)
In section 4, definition of Health New Zealand, replace “Pae Ora (Healthy Futures) Act 2022”
with “Healthy Futures (Pae Ora) Act 2022”
.
Human Assisted Reproductive Technology Act 2004 (2004 No 92)
In section 27(3)(a) and (4), replace “Pae Ora (Healthy Futures) Act 2022”
with “Healthy Futures (Pae Ora) Act 2022”
.
Immigration Act 2009 (2009 No 51)
In section 300(9), definition of responsible department, replace “Pae Ora (Healthy Futures) Act 2022”
with “Healthy Futures (Pae Ora) Act 2022”
.
In section 300(9), definition of services, replace “Pae Ora (Healthy Futures) Act 2022”
with “Healthy Futures (Pae Ora) Act 2022”
.
Income Tax Act 2007 (2007 No 97)
In section CW 52B(2), replace “Pae Ora (Healthy Futures) Act 2022”
with “Healthy Futures (Pae Ora) Act 2022”
.
Replace section MX 2(c)(ii) with:
(ii)
the Healthy Futures (Pae Ora) Act 2022:
Maniapoto Claims Settlement Act 2022 (2022 No 50)
In section 188, replace “Pae Ora (Healthy Futures) Act 2022”
with “Healthy Futures (Pae Ora) Act 2022”
.
Medicines Act 1981 (1981 No 118)
In section 29A(2), definition of Pharmac, replace “Pae Ora (Healthy Futures) Act 2022”
with “Healthy Futures (Pae Ora) Act 2022”
.
In section 29A(2), definition of pharmaceutical schedule, replace “Pae Ora (Healthy Futures) Act 2022”
with “Healthy Futures (Pae Ora) Act 2022”
.
In section 49A(3)(b), replace “Pae Ora (Healthy Futures) Act 2022”
with “Healthy Futures (Pae Ora) Act 2022”
.
In section 55F(5), replace “Pae Ora (Healthy Futures) Act 2022”
with “Healthy Futures (Pae Ora) Act 2022”
.
Mental Health (Compulsory Assessment and Treatment) Act 1992 (1992 No 46)
In section 2(1), definition of service, paragraph (a), replace “Pae Ora (Healthy Futures) Act 2022”
with “Healthy Futures (Pae Ora) Act 2022”
.
Misuse of Drugs Act 1975 (1975 No 116)
In section 8(1)(b)(i) and (f), replace “Pae Ora (Healthy Futures) Act 2022”
with “Healthy Futures (Pae Ora) Act 2022”
.
In section 20(3)(a), replace “Pae Ora (Healthy Futures) Act 2022”
with “Healthy Futures (Pae Ora) Act 2022”
.
Ngā Hapū o Ngāti Ranginui Claims Settlement Act 2025 (2025 No 24)
In section 108, replace “Pae Ora (Healthy Futures) Act 2022”
with “Healthy Futures (Pae Ora) Act 2022”
.
Ngāi Tahu Claims Settlement Act 1998 (1998 No 97)
In section 50(j), replace “Pae Ora (Healthy Futures) Act 2022”
with “Healthy Futures (Pae Ora) Act 2022”
.
Ngāti Hauā Claims Settlement Act 2014 (2014 No 75)
In section 126, replace “Pae Ora (Healthy Futures) Act 2022”
with “Healthy Futures (Pae Ora) Act 2022”
.
Ngāti Hāua Claims Settlement Act 2026 (2026 No 2)
In section 260, replace “Pae Ora (Healthy Futures) Act 2022”
with “Healthy Futures (Pae Ora) Act 2022”
.
Ngati Toa Rangatira Claims Settlement Act 2014 (2014 No 17)
In section 202, replace “Pae Ora (Healthy Futures) Act 2022”
with “Healthy Futures (Pae Ora) Act 2022”
.
New Zealand Sign Language Act 2006 (2006 No 18)
In section 10(2), replace “Pae Ora (Healthy Futures) Act 2022”
with “Healthy Futures (Pae Ora) Act 2022”
.
New Zealand Superannuation and Retirement Income Act 2001 (2001 No 84)
In section 19(1), replace “Pae Ora (Healthy Futures) Act 2022”
with “Healthy Futures (Pae Ora) Act 2022”
.
Oranga Tamariki Act 1989 (1989 No 24)
In section 2(1), definition of Health New Zealand, replace “Pae Ora (Healthy Futures) Act 2022”
with “Healthy Futures (Pae Ora) Act 2022”
.
Port Nicholson Block (Taranaki Whānui ki Te Upoko o Te Ika) Claims Settlement Act 2009 (2009 No 26)
In section 109, replace “Pae Ora (Healthy Futures) Act 2022”
with “Healthy Futures (Pae Ora) Act 2022”
.
Psychoactive Substances Act 2013 (2013 No 53)
In section 8, definition of public health, replace “Pae Ora (Healthy Futures) Act 2022”
with “Healthy Futures (Pae Ora) Act 2022”
.
Raukawa Claims Settlement Act 2014 (2014 No 7)
In section 124, replace “Pae Ora (Healthy Futures) Act 2022”
with “Healthy Futures (Pae Ora) Act 2022”
.
Residential Care and Disability Support Services Act 2018 (2018 No 33)
In section 5, definition of funder, replace “Pae Ora (Healthy Futures) Act 2022”
with “Healthy Futures (Pae Ora) Act 2022”
.
In section 5, definition of Health New Zealand, replace “Pae Ora (Healthy Futures) Act 2022”
with “Healthy Futures (Pae Ora) Act 2022”
.
In section 5, definition of section 94 notice, paragraph (a), replace “Pae Ora (Healthy Futures) Act 2022”
with “Healthy Futures (Pae Ora) Act 2022”
.
In section 13, replace “Pae Ora (Healthy Futures) Act 2022”
with “Healthy Futures (Pae Ora) Act 2022”
.
In section 59(1)(c)(ii) and (2)(b), replace “Pae Ora (Healthy Futures) Act 2022”
with “Healthy Futures (Pae Ora) Act 2022”
.
Smokefree Environments and Regulated Products Act 1990 (1990 No 108)
In section 91(1)(a), replace “Pae Ora (Healthy Futures) Act 2022”
with “Healthy Futures (Pae Ora) Act 2022”
.
Social Security Act 2018 (2018 No 32)
In section 67(d)(i), replace “Pae Ora (Healthy Futures) Act 2022”
with “Healthy Futures (Pae Ora) Act 2022”
.
In section 72(2)(d)(i), replace “Pae Ora (Healthy Futures) Act 2022”
with “Healthy Futures (Pae Ora) Act 2022”
.
In section 86(1)(b)(ii), replace “Pae Ora (Healthy Futures) Act 2022”
with “Healthy Futures (Pae Ora) Act 2022”
.
In section 96(2)(a) and (b), replace “Pae Ora (Healthy Futures) Act 2022”
with “Healthy Futures (Pae Ora) Act 2022”
.
In section 402(b), replace “Pae Ora (Healthy Futures) Act 2022”
with “Healthy Futures (Pae Ora) Act 2022”
.
In Schedule 2, definition of hospital, paragraph (b), replace “Pae Ora (Healthy Futures) Act 2022”
with “Healthy Futures (Pae Ora) Act 2022”
.
In Schedule 2, definition of residential care services, paragraph (g), replace “Pae Ora (Healthy Futures) Act 2022”
with “Healthy Futures (Pae Ora) Act 2022”
.
Sport and Recreation New Zealand Act 2002 (2002 No 38)
In section 5, definition of New Zealand health strategy, replace “Pae Ora (Healthy Futures) Act 2022”
with “Healthy Futures (Pae Ora) Act 2022”
.
Support Workers (Pay Equity) Settlements Act 2017 (2017 No 24)
In section 5, definition of Health New Zealand, replace “Pae Ora (Healthy Futures) Act 2022”
with “Healthy Futures (Pae Ora) Act 2022”
.
Te Korowai o Wainuiārua Claims Settlement Act 2025 (2025 No 5)
In section 202, replace “Pae Ora (Healthy Futures) Act 2022”
with “Healthy Futures (Pae Ora) Act 2022”
.
Veterans’ Support Act 2014 (2014 No 56)
In section 107(2)(b), replace “Pae Ora (Healthy Futures) Act 2022”
with “Healthy Futures (Pae Ora) Act 2022”
.
Victims’ Rights Act 2002 (2002 No 39)
In section 11(2)(b), replace “Pae Ora (Healthy Futures) Act 2022”
with “Healthy Futures (Pae Ora) Act 2022”
.
Part 2Consequential amendments to secondary legislation
Accident Compensation (Ancillary Services) Regulations 2002 (SR 2002/13)
In regulation 6(1)(b)(i), replace “Pae Ora (Healthy Futures) Act 2022”
with “Healthy Futures (Pae Ora) Act 2022”
.
Accident Compensation (Liability to Pay or Contribute to Cost of Treatment) Regulations 2003 (SR 2003/388)
In regulation 3, definition of community services card, paragraph (b), replace “Pae Ora (Healthy Futures) Act 2022”
with “Healthy Futures (Pae Ora) Act 2022”
.
In regulation 13(5)(a), replace “Pae Ora (Healthy Futures) Act 2022”
with “Healthy Futures (Pae Ora) Act 2022”
.
Cremation Regulations 1973 (SR 1973/154)
In regulation 7(3), replace “Pae Ora (Healthy Futures) Act 2022”
with “Healthy Futures (Pae Ora) Act 2022”
.
Crown Entities (Financial Powers) Regulations 2005 (SR 2005/68)
In regulation 13(4), definition of Health New Zealand, replace “Pae Ora (Healthy Futures) Act 2022”
with “Healthy Futures (Pae Ora) Act 2022”
.
In regulation 13(4), definition of New Zealand Health Plan, replace “Pae Ora (Healthy Futures) Act 2022”
with “Healthy Futures (Pae Ora) Act 2022”
.
Health Entitlement Cards Regulations 1993 (SR 1993/169)
In regulation 2(1), definition of Act, replace “Pae Ora (Healthy Futures) Act 2022”
with “Healthy Futures (Pae Ora) Act 2022”
.
In regulation 2(1), definition of medical practitioner, paragraph (d)(iii), replace “Pae Ora (Healthy Futures) Act 2022”
with “Healthy Futures (Pae Ora) Act 2022”
.
In regulation 2(1), definition of provider, replace “Pae Ora (Healthy Futures) Act 2022”
with “Healthy Futures (Pae Ora) Act 2022”
.
In regulation 5(2)(d), replace “Pae Ora (Healthy Futures) Act 2022”
with “Healthy Futures (Pae Ora) Act 2022”
.
In regulation 8(1)(g) and (3), replace “Pae Ora (Healthy Futures) Act 2022”
with “Healthy Futures (Pae Ora) Act 2022”
.
In regulation 12(b)(ii)(A), replace “Pae Ora (Healthy Futures) Act 2022”
with “Healthy Futures (Pae Ora) Act 2022”
.
In regulation 13(5)(a) and (b), replace “Pae Ora (Healthy Futures) Act 2022”
with “Healthy Futures (Pae Ora) Act 2022”
.
In regulation 17, definition of general medical services, replace “Pae Ora (Healthy Futures) Act 2022”
with “Healthy Futures (Pae Ora) Act 2022”
.
In regulation 17, definition of qualifying medical services, paragraph (a), replace “Pae Ora (Healthy Futures) Act 2022”
with “Healthy Futures (Pae Ora) Act 2022”
.
In regulation 22(1), definition of pharmaceutical, replace “Pae Ora (Healthy Futures) Act 2022”
with “Healthy Futures (Pae Ora) Act 2022”
.
In regulation 22(1), definition of prescription item, replace “Pae Ora (Healthy Futures) Act 2022”
with “Healthy Futures (Pae Ora) Act 2022”
.
Health (Immunisation) Regulations 1995 (SR 1995/304)
In regulation 2(1), definition of Pharmac, replace “Pae Ora (Healthy Futures) Act 2022”
with “Healthy Futures (Pae Ora) Act 2022”
.
Health (Retention of Health Information) Regulations 1996 (SR 1996/343)
In regulation 2, definition of services, replace “Pae Ora (Healthy Futures) Act 2022”
with “Healthy Futures (Pae Ora) Act 2022”
.
Injury Prevention, Rehabilitation, and Compensation (Public Health Acute Services) Regulations 2002 (SR 2002/71)
In regulation 3(1), definition of personal health services, replace “Pae Ora (Healthy Futures) Act 2022”
with “Healthy Futures (Pae Ora) Act 2022”
.
Medicines Regulations 1984 (SR 1984/143)
In regulation 2(1), definition of Pharmac, replace “Pae Ora (Healthy Futures) Act 2022”
with “Healthy Futures (Pae Ora) Act 2022”
.
In regulation 11(3)(a)(ii), replace “Pae Ora (Healthy Futures) Act 2022”
with “Healthy Futures (Pae Ora) Act 2022”
.
National Civil Defence Emergency Management Plan Order 2015 (LI 2015/140)
In the Schedule, clause 2(1), definition of Health New Zealand, replace “Pae Ora (Healthy Futures) Act 2022”
with “Healthy Futures (Pae Ora) Act 2022”
.
Pae Ora (Healthy Futures) Alcohol Levy Order 2025 (SL 2025/139)
In the enacting statement, replace “Pae Ora (Healthy Futures) Act 2022”
with “Healthy Futures (Pae Ora) Act 2022”
.
In clause 3, definition of Act, replace “Pae Ora (Healthy Futures) Act 2022”
with “Healthy Futures (Pae Ora) Act 2022”
.
In the heading to clause 4, replace “Schedule”
with “Schedule 2”
.
In clause 4, replace “the Schedule”
with “Schedule 2”
.
In clause 5, replace “the Schedule”
with “Schedule 2”
.
Privacy (Information Sharing Agreement between Inland Revenue and Ministry of Social Development) Order 2017 (LI 2017/176)
In clause 3(1), definition of subsidies, paragraph (b)(i), replace “Pae Ora (Healthy Futures) Act 2022”
with “Healthy Futures (Pae Ora) Act 2022”
.
Privacy (Information Sharing Agreement between New Zealand Gang Intelligence Centre Agencies) Order 2018 (LI 2018/247)
In clause 3, definition of subsidies, paragraph (b)(i), replace “Pae Ora (Healthy Futures) Act 2022”
with “Healthy Futures (Pae Ora) Act 2022”
.
Privacy (Information Sharing Agreement Facilitating Access to Information about Deaths) Order 2023 (SL 2023/43)
In clause 3(1), definition of mortality review committee, paragraph (b)(i), replace “Pae Ora (Healthy Futures) Act 2022”
with “Healthy Futures (Pae Ora) Act 2022”
.
Privacy (Information Sharing Agreement Facilitating Services for Veterans and Other Claimants) Order 2024 (SL 2024/59)
In clause 3, definition of Health NZ, replace “Pae Ora (Healthy Futures) Act 2022”
with “Healthy Futures (Pae Ora) Act 2022”
.
In clause 3, definition of subsidy, paragraph (b)(i), replace “Pae Ora (Healthy Futures) Act 2022”
with “Healthy Futures (Pae Ora) Act 2022”
.
Public and Community Housing Management (Prescribed Elements of Calculation Mechanism) Regulations 2018 (LI 2018/173)
In regulation 3(1), definition of disability support services, replace “Pae Ora (Healthy Futures) Act 2022”
with “Healthy Futures (Pae Ora) Act 2022”
.
In regulation 3(1), definition of Health New Zealand, replace “Pae Ora (Healthy Futures) Act 2022”
with “Healthy Futures (Pae Ora) Act 2022”
.
Residential Care and Disability Support Services Regulations 2018 (LI 2018/203)
In Schedule 3, clause 2, definition of disability support services, replace “Pae Ora (Healthy Futures) Act 2022”
with “Healthy Futures (Pae Ora) Act 2022”
.
In Schedule 3, clause 2, definition of Health New Zealand, replace “Pae Ora (Healthy Futures) Act 2022”
with “Healthy Futures (Pae Ora) Act 2022”
.
Social Security Regulations 2018 (LI 2018/202)
In Schedule 8, clause 5, definition of Health New Zealand, replace “Pae Ora (Healthy Futures) Act 2022”
with “Healthy Futures (Pae Ora) Act 2022”
.
Student Allowances Regulations 1998 (SR 1998/277)
In regulation 2(1), definition of Health New Zealand, replace “Pae Ora (Healthy Futures) Act 2022”
with “Healthy Futures (Pae Ora) Act 2022”
.
Legislative history
2 July 2025 |
Introduction (Bill 179–1) |
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22 July 2025 |
First reading and referral to Health Committee |
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21 November 2025 |
Reported from Health Committee (Bill 179–2) |
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10 March 2026 |
Second reading |
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30 June 2026 |
Committee of the whole House, third reading |
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9 July 2026 |
Royal assent |
This Act is administered by the Ministry of Health.
Versions
Healthy Futures (Pae Ora) Amendment Act 2026
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