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History of legislation that relates to Health Quality & Safety Commisssion Te Tāhū Hauora
The New Zealand Public Health and Disability Amendment Act 2010 established the Health Quality and Safety Commission (HQSC) as a crown entity. The amendment inserted Part 4 section 59 of the New Zealand Public Health and Disability Act 2000, which detailed the objectives and functions of HQSC.
In 2022 the New Zealand Public Health and Disability Act 2010 was repealed by the passing of the Pae Ora (Healthy Futures Act) 2022 (the Act).
On 9 July 2026 the Healthy Futures (Pae Ora) Amendment Act 2026 was signed into law. The Act was renamed Healthy Futures (Pae Ora) Act 2022.
Primary legislation
The key legislation for the Commission is the Healthy Futures (Pae Ora) Act 2022, which is published on the New Zealand Legislation website.
Health Quality & Safety Commission Te Tāhū Hauora is referred to in the Act as HQSC.
Secondary legislation
Section 59 of the Act states that the HQSC must develop a code of expectations for consumer and whānau engagement in the health sector. The code of expectations is designated as secondary legislation.
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Published: 22 Jan 2025
Modified: 23 Jul 2026
