Please see our general FAQ, ETHICS RM user's manual and other guidance on our website first to see if your query can be answered.
Please provide your ethics reference when contacting us if applicable:
Email (general queries): hdecs@health.govt.nz
Email (ETHICS RM technical queries only): ethicsrm@health.govt.nz
Please allow 5-7 business days for a response. For information on turnaround times, please see this Secretariat Update.
Please note it is inappropriate to contact committee members directly regarding HDEC matters.
Requesting videocall from Advisor:
These callbacks will be reserved for queries that require the advisor’s attention, with the applicant not believing it can be resolved via email, such as:
To request one, please outline what you would like to discuss in an email to hdecs@health.govt.nz. An advisor may be able to resolve your query within the email, or otherwise will respond to discuss a time that suits to send a Zoom or Microsoft Teams invite to you.
Due to availability, it may not always be possible to arrange a call with an advisor. We highly recommend providing a summary of your query in your email first so it can be discussed there, with a call arranged only if required.
Complaints or concerns:
If you would like to make a complaint or have concerns, the Secretariat can be reached either via email above, or a callback can be requested via the Ministry of Health call centre on 0800 400 569.
Postal address:
Ministry of Health
Health and Disability Ethics Committees
PO Box 5013
Wellington 6140
