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· May 26, 2025
Source: PHARMAC Pharmac is consulting on a proposal that would make it easier for thousands of New Zealanders to access contraceptives. Pharmac’s Clinical Lead – Medicines Management, Melissa Copland, says...
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· May 26, 2025
Source: PHARMAC Pharmac is sharing the agenda for the upcoming Rare Disorders Advisory Committee meeting to be held on Tuesday 10 June 2025. Note the meeting date is now one...
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· May 26, 2025
Source: PHARMAC Life was admin heavy “Life was just admin heavy. I was doing injections every day and testing my blood sugar at every meal, so I was ecstatic when...
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· May 26, 2025
Source: PHARMAC Information on what the Cancer Treatments Advisory Committee (CTAC) will be considering at its half-day meeting in May 2025. Correspondence and matters arising discussion papers Potential oncology agent...
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· May 26, 2025
Source: PHARMAC Pharmac is proposing a change to the Pharmaceutical Schedule rules, which if agreed, would give New Zealanders with cancer greater continuity of care. Pharmac is consulting on a...
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· May 26, 2025
Source: PHARMAC 9 May 2025 Media release Medicines COVID-19 Pharmac has today opened consultation on a proposal to simplify the criteria for people accessing COVID-19 antiviral medicines, along with the...
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· May 26, 2025
Source: New Zealand Labour Party National’s cuts to Nelson’s Hospital rebuild will leave the community with only half the number of new beds than the rebuild Labour planned. “I’m worried...
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· May 26, 2025
Source: NZ Music Month takes to the streets Nelson Hospital will get a major redevelopment as part of the Government’s $1 billion boost to hospital infrastructure and will be the...
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· May 26, 2025
Source: University of Auckland (UoA) Savvy media interaction can shape the perception and success of community-led health initiatives, particularly for Māori and Pacific people, according to a recent study. Organisations...
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· May 25, 2025
Source: Govt’s austerity Budget to cause real harm in communities A party vote was called for on the question, That debate on this question now close. Ayes 68 New Zealand...
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· May 25, 2025
Source: Responding to the Health Minister’s announcement of a Budget boost to after-hours healthcare, ACT Leader David Seymour says: “This is what we can achieve when we prioritise spending. Kiwis...
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· May 24, 2025
Source: University of Auckland (UoA) Kiwi scientists have discovered how daylight can boost the immune system’s ability to fight infections. NZT 6am Saturday 24 May: A breakthrough study, led by...
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· May 23, 2025
Source: Hapai Te Hauora Hāpai Te Hauora says Budget 2025 is not a Budget for whānau – it is a Budget for landlords, corporates, and cuts. Finance Minister Nicola Willis promised...
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· May 23, 2025
Source: General Practice Owners Association (GenPro) The General Practice Owners Association says patient fees could rise by 10 percent or more this year just to cover costs after the Budget...
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· May 23, 2025
Source: Prostate Cancer Foundation The Prostate Cancer Foundation will continue the fight to save men’s lives after the Budget failed to fund an early detection pilot for prostate cancer. President...
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· May 23, 2025
Source: New Zealand Labour Party The Government should hang its head in shame after a budget that takes a knife to more Māori programmes. “In Budget 2024 more than $300...
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· May 23, 2025
Source: NZ Music Month takes to the streets A second round of the hugely successful Supercars events will be held in Christchurch from next year with support from the Government’s...
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· May 23, 2025
Source: Media Outreach HANOI, VIETNAM – Media OutReach Newswire – 22 May 2025 – The VinFuture Prize, a global science and technology award, has officially concluded the nomination period for...
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· May 22, 2025
Source: ProCare ProCare, Aotearoa New Zealand’s largest network of general practices, is concerned that the Government has chosen to disregard sector feedback by announcing a full 12-month repeat prescribing extension...
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· May 22, 2025
Source: Last updated 22 May 2025 Last updated 22 May 2025 Print Share The Government’s Budget includes initiatives for the tertiary sector that provide targeted increases to tuition and training...
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· May 22, 2025
Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 22 May 2025 – As aviation operations continue to expand across the region, Quality HealthCare Medical Services (QHMS) reaffirms...
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· May 22, 2025
Source: NZ Music Month takes to the streets New Zealanders will soon be able to receive 12-month prescriptions for their medicines, delivering savings to patients on long-term medications, Health Minister...
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· May 22, 2025
Source: NZ Music Month takes to the streets Budget 2025 secures New Zealand’s economic and fiscal recovery and advances reforms to make New Zealanders better off in future. “In recent...
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· May 22, 2025
Source: NZ Music Month takes to the streets The Government is again delivering record investment in healthcare, providing New Zealanders with better health services and ensuring hospitals and healthcare facilities...
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· May 22, 2025
Source: NZ Music Month takes to the streets New funding will give older people greater access to aged residential care and longer care outside of hospitals, Associate Health Minister Casey...
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· May 22, 2025
Source: NZ Music Month takes to the streets New investment in prison capacity and frontline staff will help reduce reoffending and keep the public safe, Corrections Minister Mark Mitchell says. ...
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· May 22, 2025
Source: NZ Music Month takes to the streets Nelson and other communities will benefit from a billion-dollar upgrade and expansion of hospitals across the country, Health Minister Simeon Brown says.“Budget 2025...