November 2023
November 2, 2023
A long-time health-care assistant (HCA), described as a “shining star” by colleagues, has won the “most outstanding” kaiāwhina award at a new Manawatū event which throws a spotlight on caregivers.
Read more... ‘Shining star’ Bernie wins most outstanding kaiāwhina award
November 2023
 | Navigating youth mental health |
October 26, 2023
Mental health is a dynamic spectrum that ranges from a state of wellbeing, through mental distress, to mental disorder or illness. Consultations with young people (rangatahi) may be challenging due to the various presentations of mental health issues and the range of services and treatment options they may require.
November 2023
October 26, 2023
Kurī — dog.
November 2023
October 20, 2023
After a three-and-a-half year battle, 18 Wellington nurses are celebrating winning hundreds of thousands of dollars in back pay after their role as patient flow coordinators at Wellington Hospital emergency department (ED) was underpaid for 13 years.
Read more... Emergency nurse ‘flow bros’ finally win back pay
November 2023
October 19, 2023
Telehealth nurses from crisis services like Healthline, ambulance triaging and 111 mental health response are considering two more strikes after rejecting the latest pay offer from employer Whakarongorau, which they say doesn’t reflect their value.
Read more... ‘Without us, there’s nothing’ — more strikes considered by telehealth nurses
October 2023
October 12, 2023
Nurses and health workers are urging all health professionals to get out and vote in this Saturday’s general election.
Read more... Election 2023: Voting ‘paramount’ for nurses, health workers
November 2023
October 12, 2023
Print out the grid (using PRINT tab at the bottom right of this page) and use the clues below. September answers are below the clues.
October 2023
October 11, 2023
What do Māori people think about the key election issue of health? Reporter Joel Maxwell discovers cultural clashes, a need for financial support – and hope for the future.
Read more... Election 2023: As the timer resets, what do Māori think about health?
November 2023
October 10, 2023
A family carer describes the effect of the psychological abuse she suffered from a relative with dementia and worries that carers do not receive the support they need.
November 2023
October 9, 2023
Tōpūtanga Tapuhi Kaitiaki o Aotearoa–NZNO is taking legal action to support Gisborne Hospital ward 5 nurse Christine Warrander after hospital managers threatened her with disciplinary action over a social media post.
October 2023
September 29, 2023
We bring you Tōpūtanga Tapuhi Kaitiaki Aotearoa – NZNO’s election scorecard, where nurses run an eye over political parties’ health policies ahead of the October 14 general election.
October 2023
September 28, 2023
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A panel of Māori nurses shared their experiences of “werohia ngā ture” — challenging the system and being “unapologetically Māori” at NZNO’s 2023 conference. |
Read more... ‘I found myself drowning’ — the challenges for Māori working in the health system
October 2023
September 27, 2023
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‘Disrespect us at your peril’ — nurses and NZNO urged to fight racism and protect a health system for all. |
Read more... Call to unite, prepare for looming political threats to health system and unions
October 2023
September 27, 2023
Hōiho — horse
October 2023
September 26, 2023
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In recovery — but facing relapse with any reversal of funding, was Minister of Health Ayesha Verrall’s “diagnosis” of the health system, at the recent Tōpūtanga Tapuhi o Kaitiaki Aotearoa — NZNO annual general meeting (AGM). |
October 2023
September 22, 2023
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Tōpūtanga Tapuhi o Kaitiaki Aotearoa — NZNO’s young nurse of the year John Fa’ukafa says the “tough” times he endured as a young Pasifika male coming out as gay made him the nurse he is today. |
November 2023
September 22, 2023
Whitinga ora pēpi is a neonatal transitional care unit where parents learn how to look after babies born prematurely, or with complex medical needs, before going home.
Read more... Neonatal transitional care unit a ‘rainbow in the rain’ for whānau
October 2023
September 22, 2023
A third-year Manawatū nursing student describes how a $2000 NZNO/NERF award helped him in his studies and aspiration to work in rainbow youth health, at a challenging time in his life.
Read more... Nursing scholarship helps student step into rainbow health with ‘joy’
October 2023
September 15, 2023
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October 2023
 | Antimicrobial stewardship: It’s time for collective action |
September 12, 2023
In this webinar, Dr Sharon Gardiner and associate professor Matire Harwood discuss the importance of antimicrobial stewardship in New Zealand.
Read more... Antimicrobial stewardship: It’s time for collective action
