Kai Tiaki Nursing New Zealand

If you're a late-career nurse or caregiver -- aged 50 and above -- an important new workforce survey is seeking your opinions about your career.
NZNO Pacific nurse leader Abel Smith has been awarded life membership by the Pasifika Medical Association (PMA), for his work in Pacific nursing over 40 years.
Is it robbing Pita to save Paul? Redirecting bowel cancer screening cash will save more Pākehā lives, not more Māori lives, explains nurse and health professor Jacquie Kidd who got her terminal bowel cancer diagnosis before her own test kit arrived in the mail.

Are you a late-career nurse or caregiver? Fill out this survey about your career

If you're a late-career nurse or caregiver -- aged 50 and above -- an important new workforce survey is seeking your opinions about your career.

Bupa aged-care workers prepare to hīkoi in protest over proposed cuts

Aged-care workers are preparing to hīkoi from the Auckland Domain to Bupa's head office in Newmarket next Tuesday, a day before the profit-making global company reveals whether it's going ahead with cuts to worker hours at 17 care homes around the country.

Mental health nurse leader slams ‘distracting’ assistant psychologist role

Mental health nurse leader Helen Garrick says a new associate psychologist role being introduced here is a "distraction from the shortage of psychiatrists and mental health nurses".

Primary health-care nurses take offer but pay parity still on their radar

Primary health-care nurses are one step closer to getting the same pay as their fellow nurses working in hospitals or at Te Whatu Ora.

NZNO Pacific nurse leader recognised after 40 years of nursing

NZNO Pacific nurse leader Abel Smith has been awarded life membership by the Pasifika Medical Association (PMA), for his work in Pacific nursing over 40 years.

I love my country, but it doesn’t want me

A young New Zealand nurse explains why she left for Australia -- her childhood dream of nursing had rapidly turned to burnout.

Māori nursing leaders fight attack on Māori health – SOS to United Nations underway

In the last two remaining NZNO leadership profiles, Kaitiaki talks to Te Rūnanga o Aotearoa NZNO kaiwhakahaere Kerri Nuku and tumu whakarae Tracy Black. They share the mahi done so far and their focus for the rest of the year.

Māori health professor with terminal bowel cancer on what screening changes really mean

Is it robbing Pita to save Paul? Redirecting bowel cancer screening cash will save more Pākehā lives, not more Māori lives, explains nurse and health professor Jacquie Kidd who got her terminal bowel cancer diagnosis before her own test kit arrived in the mail.

‘Distressed IQNs, a distressed domestic workforce, and distressed new graduates’ — a nursing pipeline and workforce in crisis

The Government spent more than $50 million on the recruitment and education of migrant nurses in the two years after COVID-19 pandemic restrictions ended, which has led to a serious imbalance in the nursing workforce.

‘We can turn this around’: Nurses’ emotional plea for a safer health-care system

Nurses can be change agents for a better health system, say leaders at NZNO's 2025 college and section forum.

‘Recovery capital’ in addiction treatment: What is it, and why is it important?

Health professionals have a vital role in putting addicts in touch with the inner and outer resources that will support them on the road to recovery.

Help write the last chapter on cervical cancer

It’s not often we can shout about a good news cancer story, but we have one shaping up and you can be a part of it.

New website discusses health needs of New Zealand and Pacific nations

Nursing has much to be proud of over the past 120 years. We can learn from how nurse leaders have managed situations in the past that are not dissimilar to challenges that we face today.

Uncut – news briefs

1 Apr

Health NZ wants your feedback on a Paediatric Adolescent and Young Adult Palliative Model of Care

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora (Health NZ) is seeking feedback on potential options for national palliative care services for tamariki, rangatahi/children, young people and their whānau/families.
27 March

Bar still too high for small mental health providers

Small mental health providers will still be locked out of co-funding from the Mental Health Innovation Fund despite a lower threshold.
25 March

ICN advocates for health system gender equity and women’s health

The International Council of Nurses (ICN) brought the nursing voice to the UN Commission on the Status of Women (CSW69) which wrapped up on Friday. ICN participated in critical discussions on gender equity and women’s health throughout the event.
19 March

ICN warns of healthcare crisis as USAID funding cuts devastate nursing initiatives in the world’s most vulnerable regions

The International Council of Nurses (ICN) has documented alarming firsthand evidence of widespread disruption and collapse of essential health care services following the sudden withdrawal of USAID and other funding.
19 March

New High Dependency Unit will expand critical care services in Wellington

Health Minister Simeon Brown has today officially opened Wellington Regional Hospital’s first High Dependency Unit (HDU).
13 March

Pharmac to fund more cancer medicines

Pharmac is funding six more medicines for cancers and one for antibiotic resistant infections.
28 Feb

Pharmac CE resigns

The Board of Pharmac wishes to announce that its Chief Executive for the last 7 years, Sarah Fitt, has resigned effective from 30 May 2025.
25 Feb

ICN issues updated statement on health care in conflict, calling for peace and compliance with international humanitarian law

In recent years, the world has witnessed a disturbing increase in conflicts and wars, placing immense strain on health systems and exacerbating human suffering. Nurses have been at the forefront of these crises, responding to emergencies, supporting recovery efforts, and providing essential care to those affected by violence and displacement.
21 Feb

ICN’s new guidance on integrating nurse leaders into heart of health workforce planning

The International Council of Nurses (ICN) has published a practical guide to including nurses in workforce planning decisions.
17 Feb

ICN warns of effect of US withdrawal from WHO on nurse-led services

The International Council of Nurses (ICN) warned that the withdrawal of the United States from WHO has already halted some nurse-led services, including vaccination programmes and care for people with HIV/AIDS.
17 Feb

Minister acknowledges outgoing Director-General

Health Minister Simeon Brown has today acknowledged the resignation of Director-General of Health and Chief Executive of the Ministry of Health, Dr Diana Sarfati, and thanked her for her service.
12 Feb

Pharmac funds medicines for liver, ovarian, and neuroendocrine cancers

People with liver, ovarian, and neuroendocrine cancers will have access to more medicines from 1 March 2025.
11 Feb

Consultation begins on work to improve patient access to medical devices

Pharmac is continuing to improve the way medical devices are managed for New Zealanders, today opening consultation on its comprehensive list of medical devices used by public hospitals.
3 Feb

First Whānau Āwhina Plunket site in NZ delivering childhood vaccinations

Childhood immunisations are now being delivered at a Whānau Āwhina Plunket site in Whāngarei, with other regions soon to also provide the new service.
29 Jan

Local access to specialist audiology services comes to Wairarapa

A newly established out-patient clinic for ear, nose, and throat (ENT) and audiology appointments is providing Wairarapa patients with local access to specialist hearing services for the first time.
29 Jan

Pharmac reconsiders oestradiol patch options following community feedback

Pharmac is reviewing and reconsidering its oestradiol patch options after considerable feedback was received when it announced a move to a single funded brand late last year.
22 Jan

Consultations for cancer and ADHD medicines close soon

Pharmac is encouraging people to have their say on proposals to fund six more medicines and change the brand of one medicine before consultation closes on 27 January.
20 Dec

Health NZ introduces public reporting of key primary healthcare measures and PHO performance

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora (Health NZ) has introduced public reporting of key primary healthcare measures and Primary Health Organisation (PHO) performance.
19 Dec

Quarter 1 performance report released

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora has today published its Quarterly Performance Report for Quarter 1, covering the period 1 July to 30 September 2024.
18 Dec

Recent uptick in Boostrix immunisations amid whooping cough epidemic, but work still to do

As the healthcare sector continues to respond to a whooping cough (pertussis) epidemic across the motu, it’s promising to see a recent uptick in the number of Boostrix immunisations among the 15- to 44-year-old age group, with a recent doubling of doses administered from about 1,000 per week to over 2,000 per week.
18 Dec

Extra security to again keep EDs safe this summer

Health Minister Dr Shane Reti is again reminding New Zealanders that violence against patients, visitors and health workers won’t be tolerated, with additional security for hospital emergency departments across the country this summer.
13 Dec

Mental health and addiction targets implementation plans released

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora has today published its first quarterly results for four of the five mental health and addiction targets, covering the period 1 July – 30 September 2024.
12 Dec

Health targets encouraging – work continues

New data shows that the Government’s focus on health targets is putting the brakes on the steep decline in delivery seen over the past five years.
12 Dec

Gisborne receives mental health beds boost

Minister for Mental Health Matt Doocey today opened Gisborne Hospital’s new acute mental health unit, Te Whare Awhi Ora, and says the region will be better served by a bigger, more therapeutic acute mental health unit.
9 Dec

Afghan women ‘banned from nursing and midwife training’ in latest blow to rights

BBC News has reported that female nursing and midwifery students in Afghanistan have been told not to return to their studies, effectively ending women’s only access to further education, and putting women and children’s lives at risk.
9 Dec

How student and early career nurses can influence policymaking

The International Council of Nurses (ICN) held a webinar which highlighted the vital importance of primary and preventative health care in meeting the World Health Organization’s (WHO) challenging goal of achieving Universal Health Coverage (UHC) by 2030
3 Dec

Health NZ end-of-year deficit confirmed

In publishing its annual report, Health NZ has confirmed it ended the financial year with a deficit of $722 million, against a target surplus of $54 million.
2 Dec

ICN says COP29 climate finance shortfall threatens the planet’s health

The International Council of Nurses (ICN) has expressed profound disappointment with the outcomes of COP29, held in Baku, particularly the New Collective Quantified Goal (NCQG) on climate finance that was passed despite significant objections from developing countries.
29 Nov

Minister reminds public health officials of priorities

Minister of Health Dr Shane Reti says the National Public Health Service should concentrate its focus on prioritising serious public health issues facing New Zealanders.
29 Nov

Community providers rally to protect hapū māma and pēpi as national whooping cough case numbers surpass 1,000 for 2024

Hapū māmā are being urged to get immunised, and parents and caregivers are encouraged to get their babies immunised on time, as whooping cough case numbers continue to climb across Aotearoa New Zealand.
28 Nov

Govt ignores health crisis, plans to axe 1500 public health roles

The health of New Zealanders will suffer because of the Government’s plan to axe nearly 1500 roles at Te Whatu Ora, coming at a time when the public health system is already under severe pressure.
27 Nov

Health New Zealand Establishes Technical Advisory Group to Lead Transformation in Maternity Care

This team of experts and community representatives will play a key role in the development of the Maternity Commissioning Framework, a core element of the wider Kahu Taurima programme, which aims to make maternity and early years services more equitable, accessible, and whānau-centered.
22 Nov

Whooping Cough epidemic declared across Aotearoa New Zealand

Health agencies have confirmed today that Aotearoa New Zealand is now in the early stages of a Whooping Cough epidemic, with a nationally coordinated response now in place.
20 Nov

A Global Map of Winter Depression

Healthnews has released an extensive study that ranks 194 countries based on their winter-pattern Seasonal Depression Disorder (SAD) risk.
18 Nov

Potential travel disruption expected with Tuesday’s national Hīkoi

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora urges those with an appointment scheduled at Wellington Regional Hospital on Tuesday morning or early afternoon, to please allow extra time to get to appointments.
15 Nov

ICN’s calls on G20 leaders to address international health worker migration crisis

Ahead of the G20 Leaders Summit in Rio de Janeiro next week, the International Council of Nurses (ICN) welcomes the Declarations recently adopted by the G20 Health Working Group and health ministers.
13 Nov

Measles case confirmed in Tāmaki Makaurau

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora has confirmed today that a new case of measles has been identified on Waiheke Island in Auckland. The case and their household are being supported by the National Public Health Service (NPHS), with those most at risk now in quarantine to help reduce the chance of further spread.
5 Nov

Safety fears ahead of changes to mental health 111 calls

Mental Health Nurses have serious concerns about the safety of their patients, the public, their colleagues and themselves when police changes to emergency 111 calls come into effect on Monday, New Zealand Nurses Organisation (NZNO) Tōpūtanga Tapuhi Kaitiaki o Aotearoa says.
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