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February 2021 vol 27 no 1

NZNO keen to see members vaccinated

By Kai Tiaki editors

February 1, 2021

NZNO would be encouraging members to have a COVID-19 vaccination unless they had a medical reason not to, acting industrial services manager Glenda Alexander said.

February 2021 vol 27 no 1

NZNO joins nurses’ global call for better COVID-19 protection and guidance

By Kai Tiaki editors

February 1, 2021

Citing growing evidence on the risks of airborne COVID-19 infection, NZNO has joined a global call for better COVID-19 guidance and protection for nurses.

February 2021 vol 27 no 1

Christchurch MIQ nurses paid less

By Kai Tiaki editors

February 1, 2021

Nurses working in Auckland’s managed isolation or quarantine facilities (MIQ/MIF) are getting paid higher rates than those in Canterbury, says an NZNO organiser.

February 2021 vol 27 no 1

Filipino nurses begin study in Hawke’s Bay

By Kai Tiaki editors

February 10, 2021

Sixteen Filipino-qualified nurses entered New Zealand last month after being granted a “critical purpose” exception.

February 2021 vol 27 no 1

Older nurses should have support to keep working to stay in the workforce

By Kai Tiaki editors

February 1, 2021

A recently-released international policy brief lays out a 10-point plan to support older nurses – those aged over 55 – to stay at work.

February 2021 vol 27 no 1

ICN congress to be virtual

By Kai Tiaki editors

February 1, 2021

The International Council of Nurses (ICN) congress this year will be a virtual affair. With the theme, Nursing Around the World, it will take place virtually on November 2-4.

New policy analyst Māori

By Kai Tiaki editors

February 1, 2021

NZNO’s new policy analyst Māori Belinda Tuari-Toma (Ngāti Porou) will bring another Māori lens to NZNO’s policy and research work.

‘Significant’ number apply for NZNO’s top job

By Kai Tiaki editors

February 1, 2021

There had been “a significant number” of applications for the NZNO chief executive (CE) role, board member Simon Auty told Kai Tiaki Nursing New Zealand.

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Significant stepping stones

By Rhoena Davis

February 1, 2021

“Mā mua ka kite a muri, mā muri ka ora a mua.
Those who lead give sight to those who follow, those who follow give life to those who lead.”

February 2021 vol 27 no 1

Pandemic brings paradigm shift

By Omana Thomas

February 10, 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic brought major change to how nursing education is provided. However, although remote education works well for didactic teaching, it cannot replace the hands-on experience of clinical placements.

February 2021 vol 27 no 1

The impact of racism on rheumatic fever rates

By Men-Fang Shaio

February 1, 2021

Institutional racism and unconscious bias play a significant role in the high rates of rheumatic fever among Māori.

February 2021 vol 27 no 1

COVID-19 fight must continue

By acting associate professional services manager Kate Weston

February 1, 2021

After enjoying liberties unknown in COVID-19-wracked countries, Aotearoa New Zealand was rocked by cases in the community last month.

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Crunch point coming

By industrial adviser David Wait

February 1, 2021

It’s getting to crunch point in the NZNO/district health board multi-employer collective agreement negotiations.

Awareness of falls risk helps seniors to retain their independence

By St John

June 14, 2022

Identifying your senior patients who are at risk of falling allows steps to be taken to reduce harm and support their desire to maintain their independence.

February 2021 vol 27 no 1

Nurses buckle under ‘relentless’ workload

By co-editor Mary Longmore

February 1, 2021

Nurses working in managed isolation and quarantine facilities are being socially ostracised as well as dealing with suicidal and abusive guests.

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A career devoted to promoting equity

By Kai Tiaki editors

February 1, 2021

The head of Massey University’s nursing school has had a life-long commitment to promoting health equity.

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Leading NZNO through turbulent times

By co-editor Teresa O’Connor

February 1, 2021

Leading NZNO for the last eight years has not been an easy ride. Chief executive Memo Musa has decided it’s time to move on.

February 2021 vol 27 no 1

Full house of student leaders for 2021

By co-editor Mary Longmore

February 1, 2021

After a chaotic year in 2020, the National Student Unit (NSU) once again has a full cohort of leaders.

February 2021 vol 27 no 1

Focus on student bullying planned

By NSU/TRT leaders

February 1, 2021

Like many others, the National Student Unit (NSU) has faced many difficult challenges and obstacles in 2020.

April 2021 vol 27 no 3

Union power prompts new offer at Labtests

By Kai Tiaki editors

April 1, 2021

NZNO members at Auckland pathology services provider Labtests have voted to withdraw notice of a 24-hour strike, scheduled to be held on April 6.

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.