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- New Zealand will ban puberty-blocking prescriptions for young transgender people starting December 19, 2025.
- Health Minister Simeon Brown cited limited evidence on puberty-blocking medications' benefits and risks.
- The ban excludes current users and those needing treatment for early onset puberty, endometriosis, or prostate cancer.
- Elizabeth McElrea of the Professional Association for Transgender Health Aotearoa warns the ban will harm mental health.
- Opposition spokesperson Shanan Halbert called for supportive measures.
