What we do
- Review and report on deaths using death-related data and information from health and social sectors, our stakeholders, and family and whānau.
- Provide independent advice and recommendations for the health sector and wider community.
- Identify opportunities and influence changes to improve systems and services with the goal of preventing avoidable mortality and morbidity.
How we do it
We carry out a range of activities to support this work. We:
- collect and collate mortality data
- apply mortality review methods
- engage with stakeholders, the health sector and consumers
- coordinate and support local mortality review within health districts
- coordinate and develop written reports, factsheets, webinars and submissions
- support the implementation of the mortality review decision-making tools
- monitor the uptake and progress of recommendations.
We also ensure the National Mortality Review Committee He Mutunga Kore (the committee) and subject matter experts are supported in their analysis and interpretation of the information we gather.
Information about the National Mortality Review Committee He Mutunga Kore
Te Pou
Te Pou – Māori responsive rubric and guidelines is a tool we use that supports strengthening the work to advance Māori Health and health equity.
Legislation
Our role is supported by legislation, the Pae Ora (Healthy Futures) Act 2022.
Section 82 of the Act allows for mortality review committees and the requirements placed upon those committees.
Schedule 5 outlines how data and information held by the Committee is protected and how it can be used.
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Published: 30 Jun 2023
Modified: 18 Dec 2025
