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Naming individual health professionals a dangerous precedent
Tuesday, 19 March 2013, 11:24 am | NZNO
The New Zealand Nurses Organisation (NZNO) is extremely disappointed and disturbed that the High Court has overturned a Coroner’s decision and named individual health professionals. NZNO agrees with the ASMS that naming the individuals involved in ... More >>
NZNO welcomes new joint heads of organisation
Monday, 18 March 2013, 9:45 am | NZNO
As part of its transition from a rules-based organisation to one governed by a constitution, the New Zealand Nurses Organisation (NZNO) is pleased to welcome its joint heads who will work closely with the chief executive officer. Kaiwhakahaere, Kerri Nuku ... More >>
Coroner's recommendations disappoint
Saturday, 16 February 2013, 11:25 am | NZNO
The New Zealand Nurses Organisation (NZNO) is disappointed that a Coroner’s report into the suicide of a woman at a respite care centre in Wellington, suggests that mental health workers treat their work strictly as a 9-5 job. More >>
Community Health Campaigners Hit The Nail On The Head
Friday, 15 February 2013, 9:23 am | NZNO
District Health Boards in the Wellington region must respond to the issues of health equity and access raised by UCAN (United Community Action Network) says John Cody. More >>
It’s time for a living wage - NZNO
Thursday, 14 February 2013, 11:03 am | NZNO
A living wage of at least $18.40 an hour for a family with two children and both adults working (one full time and one part time) must be supported by employers and the Government says the New Zealand Nurses Organisation (NZNO). More >>
Nurses support ‘Feed the Kids’ Bill
Wednesday, 23 January 2013, 10:57 am | NZNO
The New Zealand Nurses Organisation (NZNO) is supporting the MANA party’s Bill which aims to set up breakfast and lunch programmes in all decile 1 and 2 schools. More >>
Hospitals report shows areas for improvement
Thursday, 22 November 2012, 12:02 pm | NZNO
The New Zealand Nurses Organisation (NZNO) welcomes the 2011/12 Serious and Sentinel events report “Making our hospitals safer”. More >>
Safety of New Zealanders under threat: nurses say “no”
Saturday, 27 October 2012, 1:13 pm | NZNO
The New Zealand Nurses Organisation (NZNO) is concerned that the Government is undertaking a sweeping review of the Act that regulates health professionals in New Zealand. The Health Practitioners Competence Assurance Act (HPCAA) sets in place independent ... More >>
Nurses – just one of the missing elements in the White Paper
Thursday, 11 October 2012, 4:46 pm | NZNO
The New Zealand Nurses Organisation (NZNO) believes the Government’s White Paper for Vulnerable Children is a good start but has serious concerns regarding its focus on the ‘problem’ and not on its prevention. More >>
Pharmac Under Attack by Pharmaceutical Industry
Wednesday, 3 October 2012, 11:23 am | NZNO
The New Zealand Nurses Organisation (NZNO) rejects the pharmaceutical industry’s contention that Pharmac will not be affected by the Trans Pacific Partnership Agreement (TPPA) currently being negotiated between eleven Asian and Pacific-rim countries ... More >>
Pharmac Under Attack by Pharmaceutical Industry
Saturday, 29 September 2012, 11:38 am | NZNO
The New Zealand Nurses Organisation (NZNO) believes the role of drug-buying agency PHARMAC will change radically under the terms of the Trans Pacific Partnership Agreement (TPPA) currently being negotiated between 11 Asian and Pacific-rim countries including ... More >>
DHB decides it’s a good idea to take health care services
Saturday, 1 September 2012, 11:50 am | NZNO
DHB decides it’s a good idea to take health care services from those who need it the most More >>
It is time for a living wage
Thursday, 30 August 2012, 3:41 pm | NZNO
The New Zealand Nurses Organisation (NZNO) took part in the Living Wage campaign launch in Wellington today. More >>
Tamihere’s statement on “second class” treatment rings true
Thursday, 5 July 2012, 6:31 pm | NZNO
Tamihere’s statement that Māori and iwi health providers get “second class” treatment rings true More >>
When women can’t access healthcare families suffer
Thursday, 5 July 2012, 3:02 pm | NZNO
The New Zealand Nurses Organisation (NZNO) is concerned about the findings of a University of Otago study that reports almost 20 per cent of women were likely to be deterred from accessing healthcare by money pressures. More >>
Nurses Organisation celebrates enrolled nurse day
Friday, 29 June 2012, 11:54 am | NZNO
The New Zealand Nurses Organisation (NZNO) is celebrating Enrolled Nurses Day on Saturday 30 June. Enrolled nurses are a vital part of the health care team and are employed in health settings throughout New Zealand. More >>
Oceania rest home dispute settles
Tuesday, 12 June 2012, 9:40 am | NZNO
The New Zealand Nurses Organisation (NZNO) and the Service and Food Workers Union today announced the settlement of a nine-month pay dispute with the Oceania rest home group. More >>
Funding for research about Māori nurses and smoking
Thursday, 7 June 2012, 12:59 pm | NZNO
The New Zealand Nurses Organisation (NZNO) is pleased that the Health Research Council (HRC) is funding an important research project, “Māori nurses and smoking – exploring the context and opportunity for change”. The project is a joint venture ... More >>
Healthcare announcement sending mixed messages
Tuesday, 15 May 2012, 11:49 am | NZNO
Giving with one hand and taking with the other not the way to create a healthy New Zealand. More >>
Bad faith law changes are bad news for workers
Tuesday, 15 May 2012, 11:37 am | NZNO
The New Zealand Nurses Organisation (NZNO) says the changes to employment law announced yesterday will be bad news for workers and the economy. More >>
