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Data shows mental health access improving

· June 18, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Minister for Mental Health Matt Doocey has welcomed the latest quarterly results for the Government’s mental health and addiction targets, saying the access targets reflect real...

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Health on the road

· June 17, 2025

Source: Privacy Commissioner 26 Apr 2017, 09:00 The health sector is increasingly providing community-based health services. Read our Health on the Road guide: how to keep health information safe while...

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Targets continue to get health back on track

· June 17, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government The Government’s focus on restoring performance and accountability in the health system is delivering real outcomes for patients, Health Minister Simeon Brown says. “The latest quarterly...

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New Pharmac Chief Executive welcomed

· June 17, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Associate Health Minister with responsibility for Pharmac David Seymour has welcomed Natalie McMurtry as Pharmac’s Chief Executive. Natalie McMurtry will start as Pharmac’s Chief Executive on...

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New Chief Executive for Pharmac

· June 17, 2025

Source: PHARMAC Pharmac’s Board has appointed a new Chief Executive to lead the organisation. Canadian Natalie McMurtry will join Pharmac on Monday 15 September after an extensive recruitment search within...

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Targeted action on suicide prevention

· June 17, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government The Minister for Mental Health Matt Doocey has today launched the Government’s Suicide Prevention Action Plan which sets out a five-year whole-of-government approach to preventing suicide...

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Vapes stores go dark, disposable vapes banned

· June 17, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Vaping law changes that take effect today ban disposable vapes and will make a noticeable difference to shop fronts and the marketing of vaping products, Associate...

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New CT scanner to improve cancer services in Invercargill

· June 16, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government A new, state-of-the-art CT scanner is now operational at Southland Hospital, delivering a significant step forward for diagnostic services in the region, Health Minister Simeon Brown...

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Celebrating health volunteers during National Volunteer Week

· June 16, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Health Minister Simeon Brown and Mental Health Minister Matt Doocey are marking National Volunteer Week by recognising the extraordinary contribution of volunteers to New Zealand’s health...

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Pharmac funding u-turn for patients

· June 16, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Associate Health Minister David Seymour says the oestradiol patch funding decision is an example of Pharmac’s new patient-centric approach. From December 2025 Pharmac will fund two...

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Welcoming more visitors from China

· June 15, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government The Government is boosting New Zealand’s attractiveness as a destination for Chinese tourists by improving visa settings and processes. From November, New Zealand will trial visa...