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Tourism hotspot campus to provide in-demand hospo training
Wednesday, 7 February 2018, 2:27 pm | NZMA
With Rotorua continuing to shine as a premier tourist destination in New Zealand, NZMA will open its first campus there this month, to deliver hospitality programmes for the local community. More >>
NZMA calls for action on child poverty
Friday, 24 November 2017, 8:49 am | NZMA
The New Zealand Medical Association (NZMA) joins today’s calls by the children’s advocacy community for an evidence-based plan to reduce child poverty in New Zealand. More >>
Building Their Future on Solid Foundations
Tuesday, 21 November 2017, 11:54 am | NZMA
21 November 2017 – NZMA Construction students are showing they have the right attitude to succeed in their industry, by renovating their own workplace. More >>
NZMA policy on bullying adopted by World Medical Association
Tuesday, 17 October 2017, 3:57 pm | NZMA
The New Zealand Medical Association (NZMA) believes the medical profession must take a leadership role in condemning bullying and harassment, says NZMA Deputy Chair Prof Harvey White. “We are delighted that, at its recent meeting in Chicago, the World ... More >>
Invest in Health & Reap the Benefits
Thursday, 28 September 2017, 9:15 am | NZMA
Health was a big issue during the 2017 Election and as political parties debate future health policies as part of coalition negotiations, the NZMA urges them to invest in the health of New Zealanders. More >>
NZMA welcomes increased funding for GP visits
Monday, 21 August 2017, 7:43 pm | NZMA
The New Zealand Medical Association (NZMA) welcomes today’s National party announcement of a proposed increase in the number of people eligible for cheaper GP visits. More >>
NZMA incensed by lack of Ministry consultation
Monday, 10 July 2017, 2:11 pm | NZMA
The New Zealand Medical Association (NZMA) is incensed that the Ministry of Health is failing to consult in a meaningful way with general practice. More >>
Improving health literacy: It's everyone's business
Tuesday, 16 May 2017, 9:41 pm | NZMA
Improving health literacy: It's everyone's business The New Zealand Medical Association today releases a policy briefing on Improving Health Literacy that seeks to promote a shared understanding of what health literacy means, why it is important, and what ... More >>
Champion for compassion receives NZMA Chair’s Award
Wednesday, 7 December 2016, 1:27 pm | NZMA
Dr Robin Youngson, a New Zealand anaesthetist internationally renowned for his leadership in compassionate healthcare, was last night awarded the New Zealand Medical Association’s Chair’s Award. Dr Youngson is the co-founder of Hearts in Healthcare, which is ... More >>
Violence against healthcare workers condemned
Friday, 2 September 2016, 2:22 pm | NZMA
The New Zealand Medical Association (NZMA) and the New Zealand Nurses Organisation (NZNO) support the stand taken by leaders of the world’s physicians and nursing associations, who have condemned the continuing violence against health personnel ... More >>
NZMA welcomes data release; looks forward to next step
Monday, 7 March 2016, 11:54 am | NZMA
The New Zealand Medical Association (NZMA) welcomes the release of data on unmet need for elective surgery, and looks forward to the Government taking the next steps—analysing the data and developing a transparent, consistent and equitable selection system. More >>
NZMA repeats call for health analysis of TPPA
Wednesday, 3 February 2016, 3:30 pm | NZMA
The New Zealand Medical Association (NZMA) is repeating its call for an independent Health Impact Assessment of the Trans-Pacific Partnership trade agreement (TPPA). More >>
Independent health assessment still needed on TPPA
Tuesday, 6 October 2015, 5:08 pm | NZMA
The New Zealand Medical Association Chair Dr Stephen Child (NZMA) is pleased the Government appears to have listened to many of the concerns raised by the health sector in reaching a deal on the Trans Pacific Partnership. More >>
NZMA calls for more refugee support
Saturday, 5 September 2015, 5:54 pm | NZMA
The New Zealand Medical Association (NZMA) is adding its voice to calls for New Zealand to increase its support for refugees caught up in the continuing crisis in the Mediterranean. More >>
NZMA calls again for independent health assessment of TPPA
Tuesday, 28 July 2015, 12:01 pm | NZMA
The New Zealand Medical Association (NZMA) is extremely disappointed Trade Minister Hon Tim Groser has rejected the call for an independent assessment of the impact of the proposed Trans-Pacific Partnership trade agreement (TPPA) on our health system. More >>
NZMA supports 'Don't know? Don't drink' campaign
Monday, 15 June 2015, 1:18 pm | NZMA
The New Zealand Medical Association (NZMA) fully supports the Health Promotion Agency’s ‘Don’t Know? Don’t Drink’ campaign, which reminds young women that alcohol can harm developing babies. More >>
NZMA supports students' call on loans
Wednesday, 27 May 2015, 12:00 pm | NZMA
The New Zealand Medical Association (NZMA) supports the call by the New Zealand Medical Students’ Association (NZMSA) for the Government to urgently address the impact of time restrictions on the student loans of many medical students currently ... More >>
New NZMA Chair confirmed
Tuesday, 19 May 2015, 1:18 pm | NZMA
Dr Stephen Child, a Canadian-trained general physician with a respiratory interest, has today been confirmed as the new Chair of the New Zealand Medical Association. Dr Child replaces Napier-based GP Dr Mark Peterson, who has completed his two-year ... More >>
NZMA releases briefing on reducing alcohol-related harm
Tuesday, 19 May 2015, 10:56 am | NZMA
The New Zealand Medical Association has released a policy briefing — Reducing Alcohol-related Harm —that recommends a suite of measures to be considered as part of an approach to reducing the harm caused by drinking alcohol. More >>
Health Families programme ‘useful start’
Friday, 17 April 2015, 1:00 pm | NZMA
The NZMA welcomes the Health Families programme, launched by Health Minister Dr Jonathan Coleman in Gisborne today. More >>
