Hōtaka akoranga
Our work

Punaha ahuru
System safety
The way we think about safety in the health sector has changed over recent years. We are increasingly recognising the health care system is a complex system that constantly adapts to change.

Te whakaratonga pai ake
Improved service delivery
We engage with the sector to improve the delivery of health care services though specific quality improvement programmes.

National review of avoidable deaths
Our role is to reduce avoidable deaths in Aotearoa New Zealand. We do this by analysing death-related statistics, reports and information on specific groups of deaths, such as family violence or babies and children, to reveal underlying causes.
Pito kōrero hou tonu
Latest news

Professor Sunny Collings appointed CE of Te Tāhū Hauora Health Quality & Safety Commission
Te Tāhū Hauora Health Quality and Safety Commission is pleased to announce the appointment of Professor Sunny Collings as its new Chief Executive.

New report highlights deaths of mothers and babies due to family violence
Investigating early interventions to save the lives of mothers and babies is one of the actions set to follow a report examining violence-related deaths of women and girls in Aotearoa New Zealand.

Transition of mental health and addiction programme
The Mental Health and Addiction Quality Improvement Programme, which has been hosted by Te Tāhū Hauora Health Quality and Safety Commission for the last 8 years, is transitioning back into Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora (Health NZ).

Consumer health forum Aotearoa update - June 2025
The June 2025 update from the Consumer health forum Aotearoa.

Deterioration Early Warning System (DEWS) recommended for use in aged residential care
A feasibility study supports the use of a new early warning system to help staff working in aged residential care (ARC) recognise when a resident may be getting acutely unwell and respond early.
Ngā pānui
Our events

Ō Mātou Reo: Our Voices 2025 event
Ko Ngā Reo. Ko Ngā Rongoā. Ko Ngā Mokopuna Our Voices. Our Healing. Our Future.

Care Guide for Health Care Assistants in aged residential care webinar
Te Tāhū Hauora Health Quality & Safety Commission invites you to a free webinar introducing the new Care Guide for Health Care Assistants in aged residential care
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