The delegations in this manual come from the requirements of some 20 Acts that are public health related and are administered by the Ministry of Health through such areas as:
Public Health Delegations Manual
Where a number appears at the bottom of an amended page [e.g. 59(22/01/14) - amendment number, date instrument was signed, an alteration has been made or a new delegation included.
Amendment 180(19/12/25)
New delegation (PH681) delegating the Secretary's power under section 101(2) of the Public Health Regulation 2022.
Amendment 179(03/11/25)
New, amended and revoked delegations across Chapters 8 and 9 to delegate the Secretary’s powers and functions under the Tobacco Legislation (Closure Orders) Amendment Act 2025.
Amendment 178(01/07/25)
New delegation (PH669) delegating the Secretary's powers and functions under Part 5 of the Public Health (Tobacco) Act 2008 and Part 2A of the Public Health (Tobacco) Regulation 2022.
