In New Zealand, inequities in health and in the determinants of health are pronounced, particularly for Māori and Pacific peoples. These inequities affect not only how harm occurs, but also the impact of harm and the effectiveness of interventions following harm. The review process must be designed with an understanding of these inequities and develop specific actions to address them in line with ōritetanga.
Resources
HEAT: Health Equity Assessment Tool
The HEAT tool from Ministry of Health – Manatū Hauora assesses policy programme or service interventions to understand how they will impact health inequalities, now and in the future.
Health equity strategies
Examples of strategies used in the New Zealand health sector to address inequities
Understanding bias in health care
These education modules introduce health professionals to understanding bias in health care. They encourage reflection on how biases affect the health care provided and interactions with consumers.
Webinar: culturally safe consultations to improve medicine access equity
This webinar explores how racial biases and assumptions impact consultation and may influence the appropriateness of medicine prescribing and, whether consumers feel that their medicines are acceptable.
Published: 20 Jun 2023
Modified: 2 Feb 2026
