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'The first thing I did was jump on my computer and apply to work in Australia.'
For long-time Hawke's Bay health-care assistant and NZNO delegate Cath Hellyer, last week's announcement that -- after 14 years -- Te Whatu Ora had finally paid out $15.2 million in holiday pay owed to staff was bittersweet.
A district nurse's 'sixth sense' something wasn't right kicked in when changing a patient's dressing.

Hundreds of nursing graduates miss out on Te Whatu Ora jobs

Te Whatu Ora is being accused of failing in its most basic duty -- protecting the future nursing workforce of New Zealand.

Minister of Health announces $10 million for 75 senior specialist nurses

Sceptical nurses are cautiously welcoming a $10 million investment in 75 senior and specialist nurses to plug gaps in mental health, rural health, maternity and critical care -- but say it is a drop in the bucket.

‘Some of my friends have died waiting for this payment’ — holiday backpay bittersweet after years of fighting

For long-time Hawke's Bay health-care assistant and NZNO delegate Cath Hellyer, last week's announcement that -- after 14 years -- Te Whatu Ora had finally paid out $15.2 million in holiday pay owed to staff was bittersweet.

A report from the nursing frontline in Rwanda and Ukraine

Nursing has taken Andrew Cameron all over the world on humanitarian missions. He reports here on his latest work in Rwanda and Ukraine.

It’s cool to kōrero — Nov 2024

Mangu -- black

The hidden lens: Uncovering pathology through a nurse’s intuition

This case highlights the critical role of intuition and expertise in patient care, particularly within community and midwifery settings, where these professionals build relationships with patients over time.

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In their words: Nursing graduates lament

Nursing graduates share their self-doubt, fears and dashed hopes after finding out this week hundreds had missed out on Te Whatu Ora roles. Most preferred not to be named so not to jeopardise future job prospects.

Uncut – news briefs

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.
31
Oct

General practices welcome fast-track approvals process

A new fast-track approval process is a good start, but more is needed to fix New Zealand’s chronic GP shortage, says the General Practice Owners Association (GenPro)
24
Oct

International Council of Nurses Bucharest Declaration priorities for the future of nursing

The International Council of Nurses (ICN) marked the 125 years since its founding in 1899 with an anniversary conference held in Bucharest, Romania and hosted by the Order of Nurses, Midwives, and Medical Assistants of Romania.
10
Oct

Call to immunise now as New Zealand at high risk of whooping cough outbreak

Pregnant people, babies, children and others at high risk from whooping cough are urged to get vaccinated as soon as possible, as Aotearoa New Zealand stands at high risk of an outbreak.
9
Oct

New pilot with Plunket to deliver childhood immunisations

To increase access and boost immunisation rates, Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora and Whānau Āwhina Plunket will pilot the delivery of childhood immunisations at a select number of sites across the country.
8
Oct

Health NZ Begins Development of National Perinatal Bereavement Care Pathway

As Baby Loss Awareness Week shines a light on the heartbreak faced by many, Health NZ is taking a compassionate and hopeful step forward in transforming the support available for whānau who experience the loss of a baby.
7
Oct

Govt takes the scalpel to regional health budgets

At Labour’s insistence, Te Whatu Ora financial documents have been released by the Health Select Committee today showing more cuts are on the way for our health system.
2
Oct

Orion Health and Streamliners form strategic partnership

Orion Health, a global leader in digital health solutions, has announced a strategic partnership with Streamliners, creators of HealthPathways which provides an online manual used to assist with clinical assessments.
1
Oct

Rollout of new medicines across New Zealand begins

Today marks the first day a range of new medicines, including cancer medicines, will start to become available in hospitals and health centres across the country.
27
Sept

New Dunedin hospital: Southerners deserve better

The Government’s announcement today that it will scale back the new Dunedin hospital will negatively impact patient care, the New Zealand Nurses Organisation (NZNO) Tōpūtanga Tapuhi Kaitiaki O Aotearoa says.
26
Sept

Govt not addressing health workforce crisis

The National Government is hiding the gaps in the health workforce from New Zealanders, by not producing a full workforce plan nearly a year into their tenure.
25
Sept

New programme offers step up for jobseekers seeking a career in health and wellbeing

Local jobseekers have an exciting new opportunity to begin a career in Health following the launch of a new community-based kaiāwhina programme in the Hutt Valley.
23
Sept

Ministers oblivious to cuts’ effect on families

The National Government is oblivious to the impact cuts to services will have on New Zealanders who are doing the hard yards caring for mentally ill family members.
19
Sept

Wānaka community to benefit from new overnight health service

Health Minister Dr Shane Reti says an Overnight Acute Care Service opening in October will provide people in Wānaka and the surrounding area with the assurance of quality overnight care closer to home.
17
Sept

Dr Le Heron takes title of 2024 Alzheimers NZ Fellow

Distinguished neurologist and cognitive neuroscientist, Dr Campbell Le Heron, has been made the 2024 Alzheimers NZ Fellow for his work researching and managing cognitive disorders.
11
Sept

Aged care will be worse off if redesign rushed

New Zealanders needing aged care support and the people who care for them will be worse off if the Government pushes through a flawed and rushed redesign of dementia and aged care.
11
Sept

Govt takes action on mpox response, widens access to vaccine

The Government is taking immediate action on a number of steps around New Zealand’s response to mpox, including improving access to vaccine availability so people who need it can do so more easily, Health Minister Dr Shane Reti and Associate Health Minister David Seymour announced today.
10
Sept

ICN launches new position statement and discussion paper setting out a revolution in the delivery of Primary Health Care

The International Council of Nurses (ICN) is launching its new position statement and a discussion paper on Primary Health Care (PHC) at its Nurse Practitioner/Advanced Practice Nursing Network (NP/APN Network) Conference in Aberdeen, Scotland.
9
Sept

First cancer medicine decision following Pharmac funding boost

Pharmac has decided to widen access to two medicines for several types of cancer. Pembrolizumab (branded as Keytruda) will be funded from 1 October 2024 for eligible people with advanced triple-negative breast cancer, head and neck cancer, colorectal cancer, bladder cancer, and Hodgkin lymphoma. Nivolumab (branded as Opdivo) will be funded from 1 November for eligible people with kidney cancer.
6
Sept

Health agencies working with Police on rebalancing roles for mental health responses

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora and the Ministry of Health - Manatū Hauora are working with Police to change some of the ways agencies respond to mental health. The change will see an increased health-led response, supporting Police to focus on core Policing.
4
Sept

Nurses’ bargaining starts with action for safe staffing

Nurses are kicking off their collective bargaining with Te Whatu Ora by taking action for safe staffing on Friday, New Zealand Nurses Organisation Tōpūtanga Tapuhi Kaitiaki o Aotearoa (NZNO) says.
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