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December 2020 / January 2021 vol 26 no 11

District nurse captures King Country images

By co-editor Anne Manchester

December 1, 2020

It was only a few years ago that neonatal nurse Sara McIntyre began to see herself as a photographer.

December 2020 / January 2021 vol 26 no 11

A Kai Tiaki journey reaches its end

By Anne Manchester

December 1, 2020

Co-editor Anne Manchester riffles through 25 years of highlights, before closing the Kai Tiaki keyboard for the last time.

December 2020 / January 2021 vol 26 no 11

The changing nature of advertising in Kai Tiaki

By Wendy Maddocks

December 1, 2020

This second article of a two-part analysis looks at advertising in the second 50 years of Kai Tiaki Nursing New Zealand’s existence and how the nature of that advertising changed, compared to the first 50 years.

December 2020 / January 2021 vol 26 no 11

Nurses share tales of COVID-19 at 2020 South Pacific Nurses Forum

By co-editor Mary Longmore

December 1, 2020

New Zealand and Australian nurses describe the ‘scary rollercoaster’ of working in a global pandemic, in virtual regional meeting.

December 2020 / January 2021 vol 26 no 11

Nurse understands grief

By co-editor Mary Longmore

December 1, 2020

Named neonatal nurse of the year for his ‘quiet’ support of families, Bernard Hutchinson knows what they are going through.

Trauma nurses ambitious for future

By Siobhan Isles

December 1, 2020

The Christchurch mosque shootings in March 2019 and the Whakaari/White Island eruption in December required trauma responses on a scale and type not previously required in this country. The trauma nursing workforce was critical to the response to both these events.

December 2020 / January 2021 vol 26 no 11

Double the healing, double the hope

By Sharon Walls

December 1, 2020

The Mercy Ships charity has brought surgical care to Africa for 40 years. A new ship, to be launched next year, will more than double services, changing lives and communities.

November 2020 vol 26 no 10

The power of older person-centred care

By co-editor Mary Longmore

November 1, 2020

COVID-19 has provided a great opportunity to “reset” aged care and create a culture where older people can “flourish”, said person-centred care expert and nursing professor at Edinburgh’s Queen Margaret University, Brendon McCormack.

November 2020 vol 26 no 10

Aged residential care workers hit hard by COVID-19

By co-editor Anne Manchester

November 1, 2020

A new Ministry of Health report has highlighted the incidence of COVID-19 among health-care workers and the need for a nationally consistent approach to managing pandemics in the aged residential care sector.

November 2020 vol 26 no 10

Honouring the voices of Māori women

By Tracy Haddon

November 1, 2020

The story of Te Rūnanga O Aotearoa is part of the ongoing growth of the voice of wāhine Māori.

November 2020 vol 26 no 10

Ageist rhetoric ‘pervasive’

By co-editor Teresa O’Connor

November 1, 2020

An independent human rights expert visited New Zealand in March this year. Her recently released report contains recommendations to ensure older people’s human rights are met.

November 2020 vol 26 no 10

‘Quiet’ neonatal nurse makes a difference

By NZNO acting associate professional services manager Kate Weston with co-editor Mary Longmore

November 1, 2020

Long-time Christchurch Women’s Hospital nurse Bernard Hutchinson has been awarded neonatal nurse of the year by the neonatal nurses college Aotearoa (NNCA) for his quiet “behind-the-scenes” work to make a difference.

November 2020 vol 26 no 10

Advertising in Kai Tiaki down through the decades

By Wendy Maddocks

November 1, 2020

This is the first of a two-part analysis looking at how advertising in Kai Tiaki Nursing New Zealand has changed in the decades since its inception in 1908, and some of the historical factors behind the changes.

October 2020 vol 26 no 9

A chequered journey into nursing

By co-editor Anne Manchester

October 1, 2020

Finding her way into nursing has been a lifesaver for one young nurse. She wishes it hadn’t taken her so long.

October 2020 vol 26 no 9

Pacific nurses make ‘huge difference’

By co-editor Mary Longmore

October 1, 2020

A Counties Manukau nurse has loved working with Pacific families affected by COVID-19.

Uncut – news briefs

27 June	New mental health centre to transform care in the Wellington region Health Minister Simeon Brown and Mental Health Minister Matt Doocey have today marked the beginning of construction on the new Sir Mark Dunajtschik Mental Health Centre in Lower Hutt.
27 June	New STI e-learning for midwives will increase detection, testing, treatment and prevention A new e-learning course was launched early June to equip midwives with up-to-date knowledge on effectively communicating relevant and tailored information about syphilis and other sexually transmitted infections (STIs).
25 June	Changes for prescribing ADHD medications Minister for Mental Health Matt Doocey has welcomed prescribing changes that will enable GPs and nurse practitioners to diagnose and treat adults with Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).
23 June	Minister should fess up on cuts Simeon Brown needs to be honest about how much more money he expects Health New Zealand to cut from its budget to get back in the black. “National has chosen to underfund our health system and expects Health New Zealand to make even more cuts - but won’t say how much,” Labour health spokesperson Ayesha Verrall said.
17 June	Notice of NZNO 2025 Board Elections - Call for Nominations Nominations are required to fill seven (7) positions on the NZNO Board. For details, see the notices section in the classifieds
16 June	Gender Gap Closes at Fastest Rate Since Pandemic – But Full Parity Still Over a Century Away The global gender gap has closed to 68.8%, led by economic and political advances – yet progress is still behind pre-pandemic pace, with full parity an estimated 123 years away.
16 June	Against a backdrop of escalating global health challenges, the ruling council of the International Council of Nurses (ICN) has issued a powerful call for urgent action to address the nursing workforce crisis. Against a backdrop of escalating global health challenges, the ruling council of the International Council of Nurses (ICN) has issued a powerful call for urgent action to address the nursing workforce crisis.
13 June	ICN charts a bold vision and calls for urgent investment in nursing to secure the future of care Against a backdrop of escalating global health challenges, the ruling council of the International Council of Nurses (ICN) has issued a powerful call for urgent action to address the nursing workforce crisis.
12 June	Unions take pay equity fight to the ILO New Zealand Council of Trade Unions Te Kauae Kaimahi Secretary Melissa Ansell-Bridges has taken the pay equity fight to the International Labour Organisation (ILO) conference in Geneva, Switzerland. The ILO is a United Nations agency whose mandate is to advance social and economic justice by setting international labour standards.
5 June	Refreshed strategy released to tackle gambling harm Minister for Mental Health Matt Doocey today announced that the Government has released the refreshed Strategy to Prevent and Minimise Gambling Harm.
3 June	ICN launches new topic brief underscoring vital role of nurses to protect the planet, human health and all life on Earth The International Council of Nurses (ICN) has released a new topic brief titled “Nursing for Planetary Health and Wellbeing”, emphasizing the vital role nurses play in addressing the health impacts of our shared environmental crises. The brief highlights the emerging concept of planetary health and stresses the urgency to recognize and take action to reduce the impacts that human disruptions to Earth’s natural systems are having on the health of individuals and communities.
13 May	On International Nurses Day a new State of the World’s Nursing Report charts a path toward Universal Health Coverage As the world’s nurses celebrate International Nurses Day (IND), ICN issues a rallying cry to governments around the globe for urgent nursing support, following the launch of the second World Health Organization (WHO) State of the World’s Nursing (SOWN) report.
8 May	NZ First’s gender definition bill will harm mental health, counsellors warn The New Zealand Association of Counsellors (NZAC) is deeply concerned by New Zealand First’s proposed Member’s Bill, which seeks to legally define “man” and “woman” solely based on biological sex.
6 May	Police and Health NZ continue to implement mental health response changes Phase Two of the Police Mental Health Response Change Programme is set to be extended with a second group of districts implementing Phase Two from 19 May.
1 May	New weekend urgent care service launched in Tairāwhati Access to urgent healthcare on weekends will be restored in Tairāwhati this Saturday (3 May 2025) with the launch of a new service, Health Minister Simeon Brown has announced.
29 Apr	Taupō Hospital accredited to train next generation of rural doctors Taupō Hospital has become the first hospital in the North Island to receive accreditation to deliver Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) training, Health Minister Simeon Brown and Associate Health Minister Matt Doocey have announced.
14 Apr	Rural Health Roadshow to hear from rural communities Associate Health Minister with responsibility for Rural Health and Minister for Mental Health Matt Doocey announced today he will be coming to 12 rural locations across the country on a Rural Health Roadshow, starting this week in Levin.
10 Apr	Expanded emergency department at Auckland City Hospital will see capacity increase Health Minister Simeon Brown has today officially opened Auckland City Hospital’s newly refurbished adult emergency department.
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.