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New Chief Executive for Pharmac
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
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
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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Animal Welfare – Three Greyhounds Dead in Three Days Underscores Need for Racing Ban
Source: Greyhound Protection League of New Zealand Quick facts: Three greyhounds died in three days of racing in New Zealand this week (12–14 June). Fifteen greyhounds have died on racetracks...
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Crown manager appointed to drive delivery of New Dunedin Hospital
Source: New Zealand Government Health Minister Simeon Brown has today announced the appointment of a Crown manager to oversee the delivery of the New Dunedin Hospital Inpatient Building, reinforcing the...
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Health Policy – Cancellation of Health Charter a giant step backwards for health and community support workers – PSA
Source: PSA Hard on the heels of the cancellation of pay equity claims for thousands of hospital, health and community support workers, the Government’s announcement today that they’re dropping the Te...
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New CT scanner to improve cancer services in Invercargill
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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Legislation – Māori marginalised by changes to Pae Ora Act – PSA
Source: PSA The Government’s Cabinet-approved amendments to the Pae Ora (Healthy Futures) Act represent yet another attack on Māori aspirations for equitable health outcomes and self-determination the PSA says. The sweeping...
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Celebrating health volunteers during National Volunteer Week
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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Employment Issues – War on women intensifies as Govt takes axe to sick leave for part-time workers – PSA
Source: PSA The Government’s shameful attack on the rights of women workers just got more brazen with its plan to cut back sick leave entitlements for part-time workers. “Many of our...
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Auckland Council and NZ Police sign memorandum of understanding
Source: Auckland Council Auckland Council and NZ Police have signed a memorandum of understanding, cementing and enhancing the two organisations’ commitment to continue working together, now and for years to...
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Health and Employment Advisory: Senior medical and dental officers 24-hour strike in Te Tai Tokerau
Source: Association of Salaried Medical Specialists Senior medical and dental officers who are members of the Association of Salaried Medical Specialists – Toi Mata Hauora (ASMS) and are employed in the...
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Pharmac funding u-turn for patients
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
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...
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Putting patients first: Government to refocus health system on outcomes
Source: New Zealand Government The Government will introduce legislation to ensure the health system is more accountable, more efficient, and focused on delivering better outcomes for patients, Health Minister Simeon...
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New modular units will expand bed capacity during hospital upgrades
Source: New Zealand Government At least four new rapidly deployable relocatable inpatient units will be rolled out across the country to ensure hospitals can continue delivering care to patients while...
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Successful childhood immunisation programme delivering results
Source: New Zealand Government A successful programme to help Māori health providers lift childhood immunisation rates will be renewed, Health Minister Simeon Brown says. “The Immunising our Tamariki programme, originally...
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Mental Health Response Change Programme Phase Two update
Source: New Zealand Police Phase Two of the Police Mental Health Response Change Programme is set to be extended with implementation across a third and final group of districts from...
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Speech to Hospitality NZ Conference
Source: New Zealand Government Good morning, Thank you for inviting me to address the Hospitality Conference 2025 right here in Wellington today. I would like to begin by acknowledging: ...
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WDC-developed micro-credentials and qualifications – funding
Source: Tertiary Education Commission On this page: Funding for micro-credentials and qualifications WDCs need to be aware that micro-credentials and qualifications must meet the Tertiary Education Commission’s (TEC’s) funding conditions...
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PolyU startups showcase innovation and entrepreneurial achievements at London Tech Week 2025
Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 12 June 2025 – The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) took part in the world-renowned London Tech Week 2025...
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DRT-Sand: The First Step of Civilization in the Desert, Powered by Nanotechnology
Source: Media Outreach BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 12 June 2025 – As the construction industry faces material shortages and climate-driven infrastructure needs, an unexpected resource is gaining...
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Agriculture – New legal requirement to record raw milk movement
Source: OSPRI New Zealand An ongoing risk in the fight to eradicate the cattle disease Mycoplasma bovis has led to some new requirements for raw milk destined to be used as...
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New and improved radiology services for Auckland City Hospital
Source: New Zealand Government Health Minister Simeon Brown has today announced funding for the first stage of a major project to upgrade and expand interventional radiology services at Auckland City...
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Consumer NZ – 11 sunscreens sold in New Zealand didn’t meet SPF claims, as revealed by an Australian test
Source: Consumer NZ Australian consumer group Choice’s test of household sunscreens has shown 16 out of 20 tested sunscreens didn’t meet their SPF claims. These include products sold in...
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Proposed amendments to Agricultural Compounds and Veterinary Medicines (Exemptions and Prohibited Substances) Regulations 2011
Source: NZ Ministry for Primary Industries Have your say New Zealand Food Safety has identified, and is seeking feedback on, 4 broad categories of amendments to the Agricultural Compounds and...
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Elective boost delivers over 9,500 additional procedures so far
Source: New Zealand Government More than 9,500 additional procedures have now been delivered as part of the Government’s elective boost, Health Minister Simeon Brown says. “This is what putting patients...