Dr. Carl June and Dr. Michel Sadelain are being awarded the Broermann Medical Innovation Award 2025

September 18, 2025

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With prize money of one million euros, it is one of the most highly endowed medical awards in the world
Awarded for groundbreaking pioneering work in cancer therapy using CAR-T cells
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GIESSEN, GERMANY – Newsaktuell – 18 September 2025. – The jury of the Broermann Medical Innovation Award (BMIA) is honoring Dr. Carl June (University of Pennsylvania) and Dr. Michel Sadelain (Columbia University) for their groundbreaking research in the field of CAR-T cell therapy. The Broermann Medical Innovation Award is being presented for the first time this year. With prize money of one million euros, it is among the most highly endowed awards for medical research worldwide.

A Revolution in Cancer Therapy

Dr. Carl June and Dr. Michel Sadelain are recognized for their pioneering roles in the genetic modification of T-cells, which enable these cells to identify, attack, and destroy cancer cells. They use synthetic receptors, so-called chimeric antigen receptors (CARs), which enable T cells to see and kill cancer cells. CAR-T cells achieve remarkable success rates in cancers such as leukemia, lymphomas, and myelomas; for other cancers, this new approach is still in the experimental phase.

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Dr. Carl June, the Richard W. Vague Professor in Immunotherapy at the University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine, says: “I am deeply honored to receive the inaugural Broermann Medical Innovation Award together with my esteemed colleague Michel Sadelain. This award not only recognizes our decades of research but above all the transformative potential of CAR-T cell therapy for cancer patients worldwide.”

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Dr. Michel Sadelain, Director of the Columbia Initiative in Cell Engineering and Therapy (CICET), says: “Receiving the Broermann Medical Innovation Award is an extraordinary honor for me and a recognition of the revolutionary power of CAR-T cell therapy. Together with Carl June, we have worked to turn the immune system into a precise weapon against cancer. Our work precisely symbolizes what the Broermann Award stands for: medical breakthroughs that fundamentally change patients’ lives. It fills me with profound gratitude to know that our research helps usher in a new era of cancer treatment and create hope for patients who were once considered incurable.”

CAR-T cell therapy has achieved remarkable success rates in treating cancers such as leukemia, lymphoma, and myeloma. Through their visionary research, Sadelain and June have ushered in a completely new era in cancer treatment.

Selection process by the renowned jury

The laureates of the Broermann Medical Innovation Award are selected by an outstanding scientific jury consisting of nine senior members of renowned institutes: Prof. Dr. Werner Seeger (Chair of the Broermann Medical Innovation Award), Prof. Dr. Karsten Krüger (Member of the Executive Board of Justus Liebig University Giessen), Prof. Dr. Isabelle Bekeredjian-Ding (Director Center of Infection, Inflammation and Immunity, University of Marburg), Prof. Dr. Britta Siegmund (Vice President of the German Research Foundation), Prof. Dr. Stefan Offermanns (Director of the Max Planck Institute for Heart and Lung Research), Prof. Dr. Otmar Wiestler (President of the Helmholtz Association), Prof. Dr. Dr. Gerd Geißlinger (Director of the Fraunhofer Institute for Clinical Pharmacology), Prof. Dr. Martina Brockmeier (President of the Leibniz Association), and Dr. Jan Liersch (Managing Director of Broermann Holding GmbH). Supported by a group of international reviewers, the committee evaluates all nominations in a multi-stage process that ensures the highest scientific quality and independence. The decision is based on strict selection criteria.

About the laureates

Dr. Carl June was born in Denver, USA, in 1953. He received his MD from Baylor College of Medicine in Houston and his postdoctoral training at the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center in Seattle. Following a research career in the US Navy, June founded the Center for Cellular Immunotherapies (CCI) at the University of Pennsylvania in 1999 and established a leading interdisciplinary research initiative for cellular immunotherapies. In 2012, he received the prestigious Richard W. Vague Professorship.

Dr. Michel Sadelain was born in Paris, France, in 1960 and received his medical degree from the University of Paris in 1984 and his PhD from the University of Alberta, Canada in 1989, before conducting postdoctoral research at the Whitehead Institute for Biomedical Research at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). In 1994, he joined Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York. Sadelain now serves as director of the Columbia Initiative in Cell Engineering and Therapy (CICET) center in New York, established in 2024, where he leads innovative cell therapy research.

Both scientists have received numerous scientific prizes for their pioneering contributions to cancer therapy.

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EIT graduate named 2025 Young Viticulturist of the Year

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September 18, 2025

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EIT Bachelor of Viticulture and Wine Science graduate and valedictorian Anna Kelland has been named the 2025 Young Viticulturist of the Year.

Anna, who works as a Viticulture Technician for Constellation Brands in Marlborough, took out the prestigious national title after winning the Marlborough regional competition for the second year in a row.

“I’m very proud to receive the title, and to represent the success of the organisers and past winners whose efforts have kept this competition running for 20 years,” the 24-year-old said.

EIT Bachelor of Viticulture and Wine Science graduate and valedictorian Anna Kelland has been named the 2025 Young Viticulturist of the Year. Photo/ Smoke Photo and Video (https://smoke.co.nz/)

The national final was held at Greystone in Waipara in August, where regional winners from across the country were tested in a full day of practical and theoretical modules, including trellising, irrigation, machinery, pest and disease management, and an interview.

Finalists also delivered speeches at the New Zealand Wine Business Forum, reflecting on the past 20 years of the industry and looking to its future.

“It was really challenging this year. The sponsors and module runners were really testing us, but that made it all the more rewarding.”

This was her second appearance at the national final, after placing runner-up in 2024.

“After coming runner-up last year, there was only one way I could improve,” she said.

Anna completed the concurrent Bachelor of Viticulture and Wine Science at EIT in 2022 and was named one of two valedictorians at the 2023 graduation ceremony.

During her studies she also received several scholarships, including an EIT Year 13 Scholarship, a Bragato Trust Study Grant, and the Lawson Robinson Hawke’s Bay A&P Society Scholarship at the Napier Port Primary Sector Awards.

She said the knowledge and experience gained through her degree continue to influence her work.

“The lecturers at EIT were an amazing support while I was studying, and I use so much of what I learned there in my everyday work.”

Sue Blackmore, Head of School, Viticulture and Wine Science, said: “The school of Viticulture and Wine Science congratulates Anna on her achievement and wish her well for her future in the wine industry. Well done Anna!’

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VinFast announces strategic partnership with the Arabian automobile association to elevate aftersales service quality in the Middle East

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September 18, 2025

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DUBAI, UAE – Media OutReach Newswire – 18 September 2025 – VinFast has officially announced a strategic partnership with the Arabian Automobile Association (AAA), a leading provider of vehicle support services in the Middle East, to launch comprehensive roadside assistance for VinFast customers across six countries: the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain, and Oman. This collaboration marks a significant milestone in VinFast’s ongoing efforts to enhance customer experience and aftersales service quality in the region.

Ms. Do Hoai Linh, CEO of VinFast Middle East (second from left); Mr. Paul Joseph, Managing Director of AAA (far right), together with representatives of both parties at the MOU signing ceremony.

Under the agreement, AAA will deliver a full suite of professional roadside assistance services, including emergency towing, transport to charging stations for depleted batteries, 12V battery jump-starts, flat tire replacement, and vehicle lockout support. All services will be carried out by well-trained technicians in strict compliance with VinFast’s technical standards and local regulations. AAA guarantees rapid response times, with call center replies averaging under 45 seconds and on-site assistance within 60 to 90 minutes, depending on location and traffic conditions.

VinFast Middle East will support AAA by providing customer data, technical training, and establishing dedicated hotlines in each country to ensure seamless and timely service delivery. AAA is committed to maintaining a minimum customer satisfaction (CSAT) score of 90%, reflecting its dedication to service excellence.

Notably, the roadside assistance program offers 10 years of coverage from the date of vehicle purchase and is transferable within the country of purchase, providing added flexibility and peace of mind for VinFast owners.

Ms. Do Hoai Linh, CEO of VinFast Middle East, stated: “This partnership with the Arabian Automobile Association represents a strategic step forward in VinFast’s journey to expand and elevate service quality in the Middle East. It reflects our unwavering commitment to a customer-centric philosophy, where every touchpoint — from product to aftersales — is designed to deliver value, convenience, and peace of mind. By offering fast, reliable, and professional roadside assistance, we aim to strengthen customer trust and ensure that VinFast owners feel supported on every journey.”

Mr. Paul T Joseph, Managing Director at the Arabian Automobile Association AAA, commented: “We are proud to join forces with VinFast — a pioneering electric vehicle brand making waves globally. With over a decade of experience in roadside support, the Arabian Automobile Association is dedicated to delivering world-class service that enhances safety and satisfaction for VinFast customers throughout the Gulf region. We believe this partnership will set a new benchmark for EV service standards in the Middle East.”

In the region, VinFast has signed exclusive distribution agreements with three leading automotive partners: Al Tayer Motors (UAE), Al Mana Holdings (Qatar), and Bahwan Automobiles & Trading (Oman). Through strategic collaborations with top-tier local players, VinFast is actively contributing to the green mobility transformation in the Middle East, while reaffirming its mission to make electric vehicles more accessible to everyone.

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GDP decreases 0.9 percent in the June 2025 quarter – Gross domestic product: June 2025 quarter – Stats NZ news story and information release

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September 18, 2025

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GDP decreases 0.9 percent in the June 2025 quarter

18 September 2025

New Zealand’s gross domestic product (GDP) fell 0.9 percent in the June 2025 quarter, following a 0.9 percent increase in the March 2025 quarter, according to figures released by Stats NZ today.

Activity decreased in the June 2025 quarter across 2 out of 3 high-level industry groups: goods-producing industries fell 2.3 percent, and primary industries fell 0.7 percent. Service industries were flat.

“The 0.9 percent fall in economic activity in the June 2025 quarter was broad-based with falls in 10 out of 16 industries,” economic growth spokesperson Jason Attewell said. “GDP has now fallen in 3 of the last 5 quarters.”

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Bubbling & Boiling Festival in Singapore; Xiamen Star TV Wins Global Fans with Chinese Cultural Experiences Overseas

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September 18, 2025

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SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 18 September 2025 – Supported by the Singapore Tourism Board and jointly presented with Resorts World Sentosa, the inaugural Bubbling & Boiling Music and Arts Festival · Singapore concluded with resounding success over the weekend. The two-day festival brought together artists from China, Singapore, Korea, the United States and beyond, drawing young audiences from across Asia and the world to Sentosa.

The first day of festival focused on K-pop performances, featuring groups such as girl group (G)I-DLE. On the second day, artists from China, Singapore and other countries, including Cai Xukun, Joey Yung, Chen Li and Boon Hui Lu, were invited to perform. The two-day music festival drew young audiences from across Asia and around the world to gather at Sentosa.

This Singapore Station marks the first overseas stop of the Bubbling & Boiling IP. As one of China’s top-tier music festival IPs, Bubbling & Boiling Music & Art Festival is a new brand established only in 2023. In just two years, it has quickly risen to the top of the industry through phenomenal performances in cities like Tianjin and Xiamen.

“Bubbling & Boiling is not just a festival — it reflects the rising wave of cultural consumption and experiential entertainment driven by China’s younger generation. This collaboration marks a new phase, where Singapore is not only a host for large-scale events, but also a partner in co-creating cultural celebrations for Asia,” said Mr. Andrew Phua, Chief Representative & Executive Director, Greater China, Singapore Tourism Board.

Youth engagement was at the heart of this year’s festival. Gen Z accounted for more than 85% of attendees, while international attendees accounted for over 90%. On social media, festival-related topics amassed over 200 million views, making it one of the region’s most talked-about cultural happenings and reaffirming the growing influence of youth culture in global exchange.

Reporters noticed that the featured exhibition area brought by Xiamen Star TV not only created a strong Chinese-style scene with traditional Chinese elements such as bamboo, lotus flowers and lanterns, but also offered a variety of activities including Hanfu experience shows and the Minnan folk custom “Mid-Autumn Bobing” (a traditional dice game during Mid-Autumn Festival).

These activities enabled young people from all over the world to gain an intuitive and vivid understanding of Chinese culture through multiple dimensions such as visuals, music, food, opera and folk customs. Meanwhile, the diversified interactive activities of Gezi Opera (a traditional local opera of southern Fujian), co-presented with the “China Has Drama” project of the Culture Communication Center of China Foreign Languages Publishing Administration, also attracted many young people.

” The featured booth from Xiamen, China left a deep impression on me. It added a unique layer of historical and cultural charm to the music festival. The experiences of wearing Hanfu and Gezi Opera costumes were fresh and interesting, making me feel as if I had stepped into scenes from some TV dramas. The Minnan-style game felt both familiar and special to me, which was really memorable,” said Chan, a student from the National University of Singapore.

“Bubbling & Boiling is an IP from China, and Singapore is a diverse and international place. This music festival has witnessed a lot of interactions between traditional Chinese culture and international music festivals, with numerous explorations into scene-based interactions and cross-boundary cultural integration,” said Zhang Chongshuo, founder of Chuangyu Wujie, at the booth. He added, “The booth of Xiamen Star TV this time is a successful attempt. I saw young people from Singapore, Malaysia and even European and American countries come to try on Hanfu. I believe that through such simple interactive methods, seeds have been sown in their hearts, and they may be inspired to learn more about Chinese culture in the future.”

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Policy – We need a capital gains tax that delivers for New Zealanders – tax reform group

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September 18, 2025

Source: Tax Justice Aotearoa (TJA)

Tax Justice Aotearoa (TJA) and the Better Taxes for a Better Future Campaign is calling on the Labour Party to go for the best, most comprehensive version of a tax on the income from capital gains (CGT), as an essential part of a better tax system.

“Tax Justice Aotearoa (TJA), along with numerous public opinion polls and expert commentators support a CGT because it has the promise to deliver real benefits for New Zealand”, says Glenn Barclay, Tax Justice Aotearoa spokesperson. ” We will support Labour and any political party that commits to a CGT that will deliver on that promise”.

A CGT has the potential to generate significant revenue to fund our hospitals, schools and transport networks. It would make our tax system fairer. It could also help rebalance our economy to encourage productive investments, and discourage property speculation that drives up housing prices. But TJA warns that a CGT will only deliver for New Zealand if it is as comprehensive as possible.

“A majority of New Zealanders support some form of capital gains tax because they realise our current tax system is broken, it is not generating the revenue we need to maintain our health system and critical infrastructure, it provides a giant loophole for the wealthy to avoid paying their fair share of taxes, and it is not supporting a productive economy”, says Glenn Barclay.

“But they don’t support a CGT for the sake of it. They support a CGT that will address these issues and deliver long-term benefits to New Zealanders. So it is important that we get the CGT settings right, and that it is accompanied by other tax changes.”

“Thomas Coughlan’s recent article in the NZ Herald suggests the Labour Party will opt for a CGT, but that it will not be comprehensive and there might be exemptions that would dramatically lower the revenue the new tax would gather,” says Glenn Barclay.

“The article suggests it would raise barely 39% of a broad CGT’s revenue. This would be wholly inadequate to meet the challenges we face in healthcare, education, climate change and infrastructure, and would barely move the dial on wealth inequality and the housing market.”

While it is not clear if this accurately represents Labour’s current thinking, TJA is taking this opportunity to set out the settings required for a CGT that has that can deliver for New Zealanders:

The CGT needs to be as comprehensive as possible, covering all forms of significant assets, but with an exemption for the principal family home.
It should apply to individuals, companies and trusts that own assets.
It should be payable when the asset is sold or transferred.
Income from capital gains should be taxed like any other source of income to mitigate the risk of tax avoidance which will happen if lower tax rates apply, because wealthier people are more likely to own assets which make taxable capital gains.

“We acknowledge that committing to a proper CGT requires political determination, but this is what this moment calls for: a time when New Zealanders are increasingly uncertain about their futures and those of their children”, says Glenn Barclay.

“We hope that Labour will step up and show the necessary leadership to put a proper CGT before voters in the 2026 Election. Polling indicates that the majority of New Zealanders would get behind them and vote for a CGT that will deliver real benefits.”

The Better Taxes for a Better Future campaign is calling for a tax system that grows revenue and ensures that those who can afford it contribute more to our collective good. A comprehensive CGT is an essential part of a better tax system and would bring us into line with the vast majority of other countries who already have a CGT.

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Economy – New Monetary Policy Committee member appointed – Reserve Bank

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September 18, 2025

Source: Reserve Bank of New Zealand’s (RBNZ)

18 September 2025 – A new member of the Reserve Bank of New Zealand’s (RBNZ) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC), Hayley Gourley has been appointed by the Minister of Finance Nicola Willis on the recommendation of the RBNZ Board.

The MPC is responsible for the monetary policy decisions needed to support price stability.

Agribusiness executive Hayley Gourley starts a four-year term on 1 October, replacing Professor Bob Buckle who retires from the MPC at the end of September 2025. Hayley Gourley will take part in the October Monetary Policy Review.

“We are delighted to welcome Hayley to the MPC. She is a highly qualified candidate with the appropriate knowledge, skills and experience from an extensive career in corporate, rural and financial services sectors to join the MPC and assist in its decision-making,” RBNZ Board Deputy Chair Rodger Finlay says.

“Her business experience at both board and executive management positions in some of New Zealand’s leading agribusinesses will add a fresh perspective to Committee discussions.”

Hayley also has a Master of Science (M.Sc) in Agricultural Economics from the University of London/ Imperial College and attended the London Business School under the Rabobank senior leadership programme. She has a Bachelor of Applied Economics, Agricultural Economics, from Massey University.

“We look forward to working with Hayley soon,” Governor and MPC Chair Christian Hawkesby says.

“The MPC remains laser-focussed on its job to control inflation and Hayley will play an important part in our discussions.”

“I’d also like to thank Professor Buckle for his significant service on the Monetary Policy Committee for many years, at an especially turbulent time during Covid-19,” Mr Hawkesby says.

“Bob is the sole remaining inaugural external member of the MPC, starting in 2019, when the Committee was first formed.”

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Advocacy – UN Commission’s genocide finding renews PSNA calls for the government to end military support for Israel

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September 18, 2025

Source: Palestinian Solidarity Network Australia (PSNA)

PSNA is renewing demands that New Zealand end its military support for Israel in response to today’s findings by an independent UN commission that Israel is conducting genocide in Gaza.

As well as demanding Israel cease its mass killing and mass starvation in Gaza, the commission is also appealing to governments to “employ all means reasonably available to them” to “cease the transfer of arms and other equipment or items” which could be used by Israel to continue the genocide.

“The government says it has no direct evidence and goes out of its way to avoid finding any” says PSNA Co-Chair Maher Nazzal. “Such ducking and diving fools no one. It’s an embarrassment”

For decades, Rakon has supplied crystal oscillators to the US for guided munitions, which end up killing civilians and destroying civilian infrastructure in Gaza.

“Why is it so hard for the government to suspend these exports while it conducts an investigation?”

Rocket Lab is launching satellites from its Mahia base for Black Sky Technology, which provides quality images to the Israeli Defence Force in its bombing of occupied Gaza and the occupied West Bank.

“Why is our Minister of Defence refusing to even ask Rocket Lab or Black Sky about this aid to genocide?”

“Why are these launches not suspended while the government investigates?”

“Meanwhile, every day our GCSB spies are passing over surveillance information to the US, which shares this with Israel. Why is there no investigation into this by the government?”

It seems currying favour with the US and its genocidal sidekick Israel trumps our loyalty to international law and our responsibilities under the genocide convention.

“Our government is part of the western disease – complicity with genocide”

This UN confirmation of genocide should be the wake-up call the government needs to support international law without fear or favour.

Maher Nazzal

Co-Chair PSNA

Appendix: Part of the recommendations of the UN independent Commission includes:
The Commission recommends that all Member States:
(a) Employ all means reasonably available to them to prevent the commission of genocide in the Gaza Strip;
(b) Cease the transfer of arms and other equipment or items, including jet fuel, to the State of Israel or third States where there is reason to suspect their use in military operations that have involved or could involve the commission of genocide;
(c) Ensure individuals and corporations in their territories and within their jurisdiction are not involved in the commission of genocide, aiding and assisting the commission of genocide or incitement to commit genocide and investigate and prosecute those who may be implicated in these crimes under international law;
(d) Facilitate the investigations and domestic proceedings and take action (including imposing sanctions) against the State of Israel and against individuals or corporations that are involved in or facilitating the commission of genocide or incitement to commit genocide;
(e) Cooperate with the investigation of the Office of the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court.

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Advocacy – Appeal for New Zealand to demand International Humanitarian Law protection for Gaza-bound aid flotilla

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September 18, 2025

Source: Palestinian Solidarity Network Aotearoa (PSNA)

Late this afternoon PSNA sent this self-explanatory letter to the Prime Minister.

Letter sent to Prime Minister

Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Prime Minister

Parliament Buildings

Wellington.

Kia ora Mr Luxon,

Appeal for New Zealand to demand International Humanitarian Law protection for Gaza-bound aid flotilla

An international flotilla of ships and boats is sailing towards Gaza loaded with humanitarian relief supplies for the beleaguered Palestinians living there and suffering from Israeli-perpetrated mass killing and mass starvation of the population.

The people on the flotilla represent the very best of human values and are standing up for humanity when many governments, including our own, are failing to uphold these values.

We are requesting our government inform Israel that Aotearoa New Zealand expects them to facilitate the entry of this humanitarian convoy so it can deliver the desperately needed food, water and medical supplies.

Already 16 other countries have made this request of Israel to respect International Humanitarian Law. These countries are: Türkiye, Qatar, Bangladesh, Brazil, Colombia, Indonesia, Ireland, Libya, Malaysia, the Maldives, Mexico, Pakistan, Oman, Slovenia, South Africa, and Spain.

We want New Zealand to join this call.

Unfortunately, In the past Israel has attacked and boarded vessels bringing aid to Gaza, killing many people and illegally detaining others. Israel has already launched at least two drone attacks on vessels which are part of this flotilla.

There are three New Zealanders aboard this international flotilla and we want our government to stand up for them and for all the internationals taking part in this mercy-mission to Gaza.

Please respond urgently to this appeal.

We look forward to hearing from you shortly.

Ngā mihi.

Nā,

John Minto

Co-Chair PSNA.

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Health and Employment – Health New Zealand offers pay cuts amid workforce crisis

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September 18, 2025

Source: Association of Salaried Medical Specialists

To be attributed to ASMS Executive Director Sarah Dalton:

Health New Zealand failed to resolve its long-running pay dispute with the Association of Salaried Medical Specialists by failing to turn up with any meaningful improvement on its offer.

ASMS made it clear that the strike notice would not be lifted unless there was a sufficient movement on the initial pay offer. This did not occur.

The offer still represents a real pay cut for our senior medical workforce at a time when recruitment and retention is critical.

Health New Zealand, on arriving at bargaining, was unable to give accurate financial costings about its offer, there were errors in the position it tabled, which it was meant to update before bargaining resumed today. It did not do so.

Health NZ refuses to recognise a full year of delay to the bargaining process due to its inability to come to the table with a pay offer. Its bargaining team was not assembled until after the collective agreement expired and the first offer was not made until April 2025.

ASMS is still in bargaining. ASMS offered to meet again before strike day to make more progress. Health NZ has not taken up this offer.

ASMS members are not walking away from patients, they simply know it is critical to have a pay offer that it is competitive and continues to attract the medical workforce to New Zealand.

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