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Lead poisoning kills two kea in Southern Westland

· April 17, 2026

Source: Radio New Zealand Two kea have been killed by lead poisoning. (File photo) RNZ / Nate McKinnon Lead poisoning has killed two kea in Southern Westland in recent weeks,...

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Five kea hospitalised as community help sought

· April 17, 2026

Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date:  17 April 2026 Five kea have been taken from South Westland towns to the South Island Wildlife Hospital for lead poisoning treatment in recent weeks...

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New appointments for Health New Zealand Board

· April 16, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government Health Minister Simeon Brown has today announced a new Chair and members for the Board of Health New Zealand, reinforcing its focus on delivering for patients....

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Regional Data Release: New Zealand Health Survey

· April 16, 2026

Source: New Zealand Ministry of Health Publication date: 16 April 2026 The New Zealand Health Survey (Health Survey) provides information about the health and wellbeing of adults and children in...

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Expanded role for pharmacists announced

· April 15, 2026

Source: Radio New Zealand Community pharmacists will be able to directly provide some common funded medicines for children, under a new Health New Zealand proposal. The proposal would mean pharmacists...

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Expanded role for community pharmacists

· April 15, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government From June, it will be easier and more affordable for parents to get treatment for their children for a range of common health conditions, with expanded...