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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 >>
Nurses celebrate International Nurses Day
Friday, 11 May 2012, 9:47 am | NZNO
Nurses all around the country are preparing to celebrate International Nurses Day tomorrow (Saturday 12 May). This year’s theme is Closing the Gap: from Evidence to Action and acknowledges the role nurses can play in improving the health of all. More >>
Government must make best decisions for New Zealanders
Friday, 4 May 2012, 12:19 pm | NZNO
The New Zealand Nurses Organisation (NZNO) is concerned that the Trans Pacific Partnership Agreement (TPPA), currently being negotiated in secret, has the potential to limit the government's ability to make decisions that are in the best interests of the ... More >>
Midwifery care essential for healthy mothers and babies
Friday, 4 May 2012, 10:32 am | NZNO
The New Zealand Nurses Organisation (NZNO) celebrates International Day of the Midwife tomorrow (5 May). More >>
More Nurses In Schools Welcome
Wednesday, 4 April 2012, 3:41 pm | NZNO
The New Zealand Nurses Organisation (NZNO) welcomes the announcement today that the Government is increasing investment in school-based health services by $10 million over four years. More >>
Hundreds of aged care workers to hit the streets
Wednesday, 29 February 2012, 10:23 am | NZNO
MEDIA ADVISORY: NEW ZEALAND NURSES ORGANISATION AND SERVICE AND FOOD WORKERS UNION NGA RINGA TOTA 29 February 2012 Hundreds of aged care workers to hit the streets tomorrow Up to 1500 caregivers, nurses and service workers employed by New Zealand’s ... More >>
Oceania aged care workers strike to go ahead
Sunday, 26 February 2012, 12:11 pm | NZNO
MEDIA RELEASE: NEW ZEALAND NURSES ORGANISATION AND SERVICE AND FOOD WORKERS UNION NGA RINGA TOTA 26 February 2012 Oceania aged care workers strike to go ahead More >>
Jobs to go at Hawke’s Bay DHB
Saturday, 18 February 2012, 11:16 am | NZNO
There is a real threat to patient and staff safety at Hawke’s Bay District Health Board, in light of proposed job cuts announced yesterday (February 17), according to NZNO organiser for the DHB Stephanie Thomas. More >>
