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Grown-ups, playing is good for you too

· February 20, 2026

Source: Radio New Zealand Somewhere along the way to adulthood, time to play fades away. We tend to trade silliness and imagination for seriousness and busyness. Yet there is clear...

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Work begins on new inpatient ward at Nelson Hospital

· February 20, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government Construction is now underway on a rapid‑build inpatient ward at Nelson Hospital, Health Minister Simeon Brown says. “The 28‑bed ward will allow services to be relocated...

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Tourists through new pathway triple in two months

· February 19, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government A new travel option that enables eligible Chinese and Pacific visitors to cross the ditch to New Zealand visa free is bringing in a considerable boost...

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Appointments to Nursing Council of New Zealand

· February 19, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government Health Minister Simeon Brown has today announced four appointments to the Nursing Council of New Zealand, ensuring the Council continues to provide effective leadership across the...

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New military health centre opens at Burnham

· February 18, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government A first-of-its-kind health and rehabilitation centre has opened at Burnham Military Camp to support the health, wellbeing and operational readiness of New Zealand Defence Force personnel.  “Kiwis who put...

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New Pharmac proposal for blood cancer patients

· February 18, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government Associate Health Minister David Seymour and Health Minister Simeon Brown welcome Pharmac’s proposal to fund two new combination therapies for people with chronic lymphocytic leukaemia (CLL),...

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Weekly reports to the Minister for Mental Health

· February 18, 2026

Source: New Zealand Ministry of Health Publication date: 18 February 2026 The Ministry of Health | Manatū Hauora provides a weekly report to the Minister for Mental Health containing regular...

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Top Up’ to deliver faster access to support

· February 18, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government Seven grassroots mental health initiatives supporting small and hard-to-reach communities have received funding to deliver faster access to support, Mental Health Minister Matt Doocey announced today....

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Minister welcomes settlement for pharmacists

· February 17, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government Health Minister Simeon Brown has welcomed the ratification of a new collective agreement for pharmacists employed by Health New Zealand, following a vote by members of...

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New Zealand’s first national infrastructure plan unveiled

· February 17, 2026

Source: Radio New Zealand Infrastructure Minister Chris Bishop. RNZ / Nathan McKinnon The Infrastructure Commission has released the country’s first National Infrastructure Plan Infrastructure Minister Chris Bishop requested the plan...