Health Act 1956 (No. 65 of 1956). Country/Territory New Zealand Document type Legislation Date 1956 (2020) Source FAO, FAOLEX Long titleAn Act to consolidate and amend the law relating to public health. Subject Livestock, Food & nutrition, Water, General Keyword Public health Risk assessment/management Hazards Hygiene/sanitary procedures Food quality control/food safety Animal health Pests/diseases Freshwater pollution Potable water Standards Water quality standards Water rights Water supply Waterworks Pollution control Geographical area Asia and the Pacific, Australia and New Zealand, Oceania, South Pacific Entry into force notes This Act enters into force on 1 January 1957. Abstract This Act, consisting of 7 Parts and 8 Schedules, sets out the roles and responsibilities of individuals to safeguard public health, including the Minister of Health, the Director of Public Health, and designated officers for public health. Full text English Website www.legislation.govt.nz References - Legislation Amended by Environmental Protection Authority Act 2011 (No. 14 of 2011). Legislation | New Zealand | 2011 (2021) Keyword: Institution, Climate change, Governance, Indigenous peoples, Environmental planning, Policy/planning Source: FAO, FAOLEX