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July 2021 vol 27 no 6

Driving under the influence of prescribed medication

By Georgina Casey and Craig Waterworth

July 1, 2021

Many prescribed drugs can impair a person’s driving, even when they are being taken correctly.

July 2021 vol 27 no 6

Supporting patients on the new diabetes meds: What you need to know

By Lisa Sparks

July 1, 2021

Diabetes clinical nurse specialist Lisa Sparks discusses the place of empagliflozin and dulaglutide in treatment of type 2 diabetes, with emphasis on potential side effects, sick-day management and improving patient adherence.

July 2021 vol 27 no 6

Diabetes insipidus: The diabetes that’s not about glucose

By Catherine Chan

July 1, 2021

Due to its name, diabetes insipidus is often confused with the more common diabetes mellitus. But it is a completely separate condition with different causes and different treatment.

July 2021 vol 27 no 6

NZ hysteroscopy training on the way

By co-editor Mary Longmore

July 1, 2021

NZNO Women’s Health College (WHC) is working with a New Zealand polytechnic to bring hysteroscopy training for nurses to New Zealand.

July 2021 vol 27 no 6

NZNO bargaining continues across sectors

By Kai Tiaki editors

July 1, 2021

DHB MECA negotiations might have snapped up the limelight, but important work continued in other health sectors in June.

June 2021 vol 27 no 5

Day of action, solidarity, as DHB members hit the streets

By Kai Tiaki editors

June 9, 2021

If there was such a thing as an omen, then there it was: flying high above the hundreds of shouting health workers stretching out around the steps of Parliament.

June 2021 vol 27 no 5

Four corners of Aotearoa turn purple as nurses hit streets

By Kai Tiaki editors

June 10, 2021

Aotearoa turned purple on Wednesday as NZNO members went on strike around the nation.

June 2021 vol 27 no 5

Scholarship submissions open for awards to support Māori nurses

By Kai Tiaki editors

June 1, 2021

Submissions have opened for the fourth annual PHARMAC Tapuhi Kaitiaki Awards.

June 2023

2023 nominations for the election of Nursing Council members are now open

By Warwick Lampp

May 24, 2023

Nominations are now being called for three nurse members to be elected by the nursing profession to the Nursing Council board. Elected members will serve for a period of three years.

June 2021 vol 27 no 5

Strike ‘a warning’ to DHBs

By Kai Tiaki editors

June 1, 2021

Incensed by a public sector pay freeze and a one-off cash payment instead of a long-term pay rise, NZNO’s district health board (DHB) members this month voted ‘overwhelmingly’ to reject the DHBs’ latest offer and go on strike.

Read more... Strike ‘a warning’ to DHBs

June 2023

Comprehensive guide to mesothelioma

By Jacob Bryant

May 17, 2023

A United States law firm which acts for people exposed to asbestos has produced a thorough guide to mesothelioma.

June 2021 vol 27 no 5

Old MECA promises still unmet

By Kai Tiaki editors

June 1, 2021

Nursing safety – in everyday work and the age of COVID-19 – were scrutinised by the NZNO board as strike action rolled out across Aotearoa.

June 2023

So much more than ‘just a nurse’

By Anna Hickey

May 8, 2023

An Auckland clinical nurse educator explains, in poetry, why you should not say ‘I’m just a nurse’.

June 2021 vol 27 no 5

Late legal threat fails to derail strike

By Kai Tiaki editors

June 1, 2021

A late threat of legal action from Canterbury District Health Board (CDHB) over a lack of contingency staff nearly derailed this month’s strike, NZNO industrial services manager Glenda Alexander said.

June 2021 vol 27 no 5

Sore arm ‘worth it’

By Kai Tiaki editors

June 1, 2021

NZNO and Public Service Association (PSA) members got their COVID-19 vaccinations at Auckland District Health Board (ADHB) recently.

Concerns over roll-out

By Kai Tiaki editors

June 1, 2021

NZNO is “very concerned” at the pace with which unregulated vaccinators are being introduced to the COVID-19 roll-out, acting manager, professional and nursing services, Kate Weston says.

‘Culture of fear’ in NZ health system

By Kai Tiaki editors

June 1, 2021

Two-thirds of nurses surveyed have witnessed unsafe nursing practice by their peers, new research suggests – double the rate of some international findings.

June 2021 vol 27 no 5

Māori and Pacific nursing degrees remain

By Kai Tiaki editors

June 1, 2021

Māori and Pacific nursing degrees will still be available under a national nursing curriculum being developed by new super-institute, Te Pūkenga.

June 2021 vol 27 no 5

Downsides of smartphones for students

By Kai Tiaki editors

June 1, 2021

Forget PPE or vaccines – it appears nurses are no more immune to the risks of the digital age than everyday people.

June 2021 vol 27 no 5

‘Drastic’ action on nurse shortage needed

By Kai Tiaki editors

June 1, 2021

“Drastic” action is needed to train and recruit millions of nurses globally amid a pandemic and shortage of six million nurses, says the International Council of Nurses (ICN).

23 Oct	National’s hiring freeze puts lives at risk Last night’s warnings from doctors at Wairau Hospital that patients may die if they don’t get more staff is yet another example of the damage National’s hiring freeze has done to our health system.
23 Oct	Recognition of need to fix primary care crisis good for patients Recognition of the need to fix the crisis in primary health care is good for patients but stops short of a much-needed overhaul of the sector, NZNO says.
20 Oct	Winners of the 2026 NZ Primary Healthcare Awards \| He Tohu Mauri Ora announced Over 600 supporters of primary care gathered at the Auckland's Viaduct Events Centre on Saturday night for a glittering gala dinner for the 2026 New Zealand Primary Healthcare Awards \| He Tohu Mauri Ora.
19 Oct	Te Whatu Ora must fully staff vital Starship Children's Hospital wards Te Whatu Ora must fully staff all wards at Starship Children's Hospital including four vital wards which are short of a total of 18 full-time nurses, NZNO says.
16 Oct	Paid placements policy will help boost nursing workforce A policy to pay nursing students a weekly allowance while they're on clinical placements will help them graduate and boost Aotearoa New Zealand's homegrown nursing workforce, NZNO says.
5 Oct	Labour's pay rise a first step, but pay equity needs a full settlement Tōpūtanga Tapuhi Kaitiaki o Aotearoa NZNO has welcomed Labour's promised pay rise for care and support workers as a first step. It says care and support workers now need a full settlement of their pay equity claim and a workable pay equity system for all of its members.
1 Oct	Health NZ releases first national report on serious adverse events Health New Zealand has published its first national Serious Adverse Event Report, acknowledging the serious harm experienced by patients and whānau and outlining the improvements identified and actions underway to strengthen patient safety. The report covers serious adverse events reported in Hospital and Specialist Services between 1 July and 31 December 2025.
25 Sept	380 more health care workers at the end of winter too little too late An announcement of 380 additional nurses, midwives and health care assistants for hospitals around the country at the end of winter is too little too late, NZNO says.
23 Sept	Auckland University research finds nurse shortages increase post-surgery deaths and complications New research by Auckland University has found addressing nurse shortages in post-operative care may save 182 lives a year because short-staffed wards have higher rates of potentially preventable deaths and complications after their surgeries.
21 Sept	Whanganui Hospital ED averaged 680% capacity over a week Working in an overcrowded emergency department (ED), up to 680% capacity over a week, makes staff feel overwhelmed with the pressure, Tōpūtanga Tapuhi Kaitiaki o Aotearoa NZNO says.
14 Sept	WellSouth's Newborn Enrolment Kahu Taurima Programme a finalist at the Primary Care Awards 2026 WellSouth's Newborn Enrolment Kahu Taurima Programme is a finalist at the Primary Care Awards for the HALEO Best Supplier Service, Product or Campaign category. Winners will be announced on 17 October.
14 Sept	Global Study: Nursing Shortages Require Workforce Policy Solutions, Not Recruitment Campaigns Alone Why people choose nursing, and why they leave, comes down to the same factors. The global nursing shortage cannot be solved simply by encouraging more people to enter the profession, according to a new evidence brief.
8 Sept	Overworked, understaffed Gisborne ED staff strike Health and safety concerns arising from unsafe staffing levels have forced nurses at Gisborne Hospital’s emergency department (ED) to go on strike.
4 Sept	Strong growth in wāhine Māori and Pacific women’s cervical screening rates highlights success of self-testing programme Cervical screening participation has increased significantly for both wāhine Māori and Pacific women, reflecting the strong impact of self-testing, Screening Services and the dedicated efforts of health providers working alongside their communities.
4 Sept	Government must adopt Wai 2713 recommendations on disability system The Coalition Government must urgently adopt new recommendations from the Waitangi Tribunal which has found significant parts of the disability system prejudice tāngata whaikaha Māori (Māori with disabilities), NZNO says.
31 Aug	Employing graduate nurses will help keep them in nursing and the country A new proposal that will require Te Whatu Ora to offer all eligible graduate nurses jobs in the public health system will help keep them in nursing and in Aotearoa New Zealand, NZNO says.
26 Aug	Health Minister’s claim Winter Plan ‘managing well’ delusional Health Minister Simeon Brown’s claim that hospitals are ‘managing well’ because of the Government’s Winter Plan is delusional, NZNO says.
25 Aug	Hospital data shows nursing shortages continue to put patients at risk Te Whatu Ora data released today shows patients are continuing to be put at risk by the Coalition Government’s deliberate failure to safely staff hospital wards, NZNO says.
24 Aug	Fed-up North Shore ED staff declare state of emergency NZNO members working in the emergency department (ED) at North Shore Hospital have declared a state of emergency due to unsafe staffing levels resulting in ongoing overcrowding.
19 Aug	What happened to the winter health plan? The $25 million 2026 Winter Plan launched by Health Minister Simeon Brown in March to erase pressure on the health system has been an unmitigated disaster, Tōpūtanga Tapuhi Kaitiaki o Aotearoa NZNO says.
11 Aug	Applications open for advanced nursing education programmes Health New Zealand is encouraging registered nurses to apply for two advanced education programmes that support nurses to further develop their clinical skills and expand access to care in communities across New Zealand.
3 Aug	Health New Zealand welcomes settlement of NZRDA collective agreement Health New Zealand welcomes the vote by New Zealand Resident Doctors Association (NZRDA) members to settle their collective agreement.
30 Jul	Backing our frontline rural health workforce Rural communities across New Zealand will benefit from three new investments that will support the rural health workforce and help more people access care closer to home, Associate Health Minister Matt Doocey says.
22 Jul	Te Whatu Ora must disclose staffing levels at time of tragic death Te Whatu Ora must disclose whether the Waikato emergency department (ED) was short-staffed at the time a man tragically died in the waiting room, NZNO says.
6 Jul	Reflecting on IND 2026 Looking back on last month’s International Nurses Day 12 May 2026 (IND 2026), the impact of this year's theme "Our Nurses. Our Future. Empowered Nurses Save Lives" continues to resonate across the world. ICN’s landmark IND 2026 report defined seven key powers of nursing and this message has been strengthened with nurses in every region celebrating, naming, and owning their powers throughout May.
3 Jul	Health New Zealand acknowledges Ombudsman statement on Wakari Ward 10A Health NZ welcomes the independent investigation by the Ministry of Health into Ward 10A. On Wednesday the Health NZ board agreed to close Wakari Ward 10a as a forensic intellectual disability (ID) unit, with the future use of the ward yet to be determined.
2 Jul	New programme to fast track bowel cancer care and cut colonoscopy waitlists Health New Zealand is today launching a national initiative, designed to fast track bowel cancer care and reduce colonoscopy waitlists by up to 30 per cent.
1 Jul	Six new Co-Response Team locations announced to strengthen support for people in mental distress The next six locations for Health New Zealand and NZ Police Co-Response Teams have been confirmed, expanding a model that helps people experiencing mental distress receive timely, wraparound support that better meets their health needs.
29 Jun	Mental health and addiction targets progress continues Health New Zealand continues to make important progress against its mental health and addiction targets, meeting four out of five national targets this quarter.
25 Jun	Access to care continuing to improve across a range of health indicators New health data released today shows continued improvement in access to care across a range of health indicators.
18 Jun	Funding "boost" continues dangerous under-funding of aged care The Health Minister’s funding "boost" for aged residential care continues underfunding to the sector and will continue unsafe practices and short staffing, which is putting vulnerable residents at risk, NZNO says.
16 Jun	Labour to make maternity scans free Labour will add free maternity scans to the Medicard alongside three free doctor’s visits a year, so every pregnant woman gets the care she needs.