1990s

 

1990

Te Puawai Tapu (the sacred blossom) was formed. Te Puawai Tapu is an independent organisation that works to improve Maori sexual and reproductive health.

1993

Family Planning central funding ceased after health sector reforms. Instead funding was through contracts with four regional health authorities and the Public Health Commission.

1996

Health Minister Jenny Shipley announced a package to improve sexual and reproductive health services. This included the objectives of improving access to contraceptive information and products, and reducing cost barriers to contraceptive use.