New Zealand Nurses Organisation (NZNO) media release, 8 August 2019 More Māori nursing students will be essential to raising an army of Māori nurses who are sufficiently culturally responsive to meet the increasing health needs of Māori, says Tracy Black (Ngai Tūhoe, Ngāti  Kahungunu, Te...

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New Zealand Nurses Organisation (NZNO) media release, 8 August 2019 The Indigenous Nurses Aotearoa Conference begins at the Pullman Hotel in Auckland tomorrow. NZNO Kaiwhakahaere Kerri Nuku says the conference will be unique in that it is Māori-run and about maintaining the authenticity and...

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New Zealand Nurses Organisation media advisory, 6 August 2019 What: the Indigenous Nurses Aotearoa Conference 2019 When: 9-10 August Where: Pullman Hotel, Tamaki Makaurau (Auckland) New Zealand Nurses Organisation (NZNO) Kaiwhakahaere Kerri Nuku invites media to attend the Indigenous...

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New Zealand Nurses Organisation media release, 26 July 2019 The New Zealand Nurses Organisation (NZNO) says an emerging crisis at Middlemore Hospital demonstrates the serious problems district health boards (DHBs) are facing in recruiting and retaining nurses. On Tuesday ambulances to...

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New Zealand Nurses Organisation media release, 27 June 2019 The New Zealand Nurses Organisation (NZNO) has today received the Gold Membership Inclusiveness/Representativeness Award given annually by the International Council of Nurses (ICN). The Award recognises NZNO’s membership...

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New Zealand Nurses Organisation media release, 7 June 2019 The New Zealand Nurses Organisation (NZNO) has written an urgent letter to the Hawke’s Bay District Health Board (HBDHB) saying difficult working conditions faced by nurses are seriously compromising both staff and patient...

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PHARMAC-Te Pātaka Whaioranga and New Zealand Nurses Organisation media release – The 2019 Tapuhi Kaitiaki Awards, jointly awarded by PHARMAC and Te Rūnanga o Aotearoa/New Zealand Nurses Organisation (NZNO) and presented in August will both celebrate and support Māori nurses to...

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New Zealand Nurses Organisation media release, 30 May 2019 The New Zealand Nurses Organisation (NZNO) commends the Government for a good start towards a Wellbeing Budget for people living in New Zealand. In particular it commends the significant increase in Vote Health, and meaningful...

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New Zealand Nurses Organisation media release, 29 May 2019 The New Zealand Nurses Organisation (NZNO) says it’s heartened by the Government’s promise to accept or consider 38 out of the 40 recommendations from the mental health report. However, it urged the Government to make sure...

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Joint statement: Kerri Nuku (Kaiwhakahaere) and Grant Brookes (President), New Zealand Nurses Organisation (NZNO) 28 May 2019 There has been much debate and positive anticipation among nurses about the potential of the new Wellbeing Budget and a possible resolution of longstanding ethnic...

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New Zealand Nurses Organisation media release, 27 May 2019 Canterbury and West Coast nurses will convene in Christchurch tomorrow for the annual New Zealand Nurses Organisation (NZNO) Canterbury-West Coast Regional Convention. The theme for the day will be “Nurses a Voice to Lead...

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New Zealand Nurses Organisation media release, 24 May 2019 The New Zealand Nurses Organisation (NZNO) stands in support of rangatahi striking for climate action across the country today. NZNO Climate Change Spokesperson Rachel Dobric says the health and wellbeing benefits of taking urgent...

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New Zealand Nurses Organisation media release, 15 May 2019 Nurses from the Upper South Island will convene in Nelson tomorrow for the annual New Zealand Nurses Organisation (NZNO) Top of the South Regional Convention. The theme for the day-long event will be “Nurses a Voice to Lead...

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New Zealand Nurses Organisation media release, 13 May 2019 Hawke’s Bay nurses will convene in Napier tomorrow for the annual New Zealand Nurses Organisation (NZNO) Te Matau a Māui /Hawkes Bay Regional Convention. The theme for the day-long event will be “Nurses a Voice to Lead...

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New Zealand Nurses Organisation media release, 10 May 2019 The New Zealand Nurses Organisation (NZNO) wants New Zealanders to take a pause this Sunday to honour all New Zealand nurses and nursing staff. 12 May is International Nurses Day and NZNO Chief Executive Memo Musa says it’s...

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New Zealand Nurses Organisation media release, 8 May 2019 Te Tai Tokerau nurses will convene in Whangārei tomorrow for the annual New Zealand Nurses Organisation (NZNO) Te Tai Tokerau Regional Convention. The theme for the day-long event will be “Nurses a Voice to Lead – Health...

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New Zealand Nurses Organisation media release, 6 May 2019 Nurses from the wider region will convene in Auckland tomorrow for the annual New Zealand Nurses Organisation (NZNO) Greater Auckland Regional Convention. The theme for the day-long event will be “Nurses a Voice to Lead –...

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New Zealand Nurses Organisation media release, 1 May 2019 Central North Island nurses will convene in Hamilton tomorrow for the annual New Zealand Nurses Organisation (NZNO) Midlands/Bay of Plenty/Tairāwhiti Regional Convention. The theme for the day-long event will be “Nurses a Voice...

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New Zealand Nurses Organisation media release, 29 April 2019 Nurses from the Greater Wellington Region will convene in Wellington tomorrow for the annual New Zealand Nurses Organisation (NZNO) Greater Wellington Regional Convention. The theme for the day-long event will be “Nurses a...

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The New Zealand Nurses Organisation (NZNO) welcomes the new Midwifery Workforce Accord between the Ministry of Health, the district health boards (DHBs), NZNO and the midwives’ union MERAS. The Accord will be signed by all parties this afternoon at Parliament at a launch by Health Minister David Clark.

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New Zealand Nurses Organisation media release, 8 April 2019 Central Region nurses will convene in Palmerston North tomorrow for the annual New Zealand Nurses Organisation (NZNO) Central Regional Convention. The theme for the day-long event will be “Nurses a Voice to Lead – Health...

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New Zealand Nurses Organisation media release, 4 April 2019 The New Zealand Nurses Organisation (NZNO) strongly supports the Arms (Prohibited Firearms, Magazines, and Parts) Amendment Bill introduced to Parliament on 2 April. The professional association and union has made its views known in...

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New Zealand Nurses Organisation media release, 27 March 2019 Nurses from around the Southern Region will convene in Dunedin tomorrow for the annual New Zealand Nurses Organisation (NZNO) Southern Regional Convention. The theme for the day-long event will be “Nurses a Voice to Lead...

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New Zealand Nurses Organisation: 26 March 2019 What: Nurses, midwives and healthcare assistants (and their supporters) will rally in protest at the lack of care Manukau Counties District Health Board has shown for their personal safety. When: Thursday 28 March, 2-3:30pm Where:...

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New Zealand Nurses Organisation media release, 12 March 2019 EMBARGOED UNTIL 1PM, 13 MARCH 2019 The New Zealand Nurses Organisation and E tū are holding a summit in Wellington today (13 March) calling for a review of staffing standards for residential aged care – and for new and...

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New Zealand Nurses Organisation media release, 8 March 2019 Today (8 March 2019) is International Women’s Day, and the New Zealand Nurses Organisation (NZNO) says Kiwi women have much to celebrate in what they have achieved collectively. NZNO Industrial Services Manager Cee Payne...

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New Zealand Nurses Organisation media release, 5 March 2019 Embargoed until 9.45am Wednesday 6 March 2019 The New Zealand Nurses Organisation (NZNO) will be making oral submissions to the Education and Workforce Committee this morning (6 March) on the Equal Pay Amendment Bill 2018. The...

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New Zealand Nurses Organisation media release, 30 January 2019 The New Zealand Nurses Organisation (NZNO) applauds the decision of the Waitangi Tribunal to accept a claim lodged by Te Rūnanga o Ngā Toa Awhina – the rūnanga of the Public Service Association (PSA) – to address employment...

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New Zealand Nurses Organisation media release, 14 January 2019 The New Zealand Nurses Organisation (NZNO) supports the New Zealand Resident Doctors Association (NZRDA) in its industrial dispute with District Health Boards (DHBs) and warns that unsafe working conditions imposed on resident...

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New Zealand Nurses Organisation media release, 19 December 2018 The New Zealand Nurses Organisation welcomes the increase to the minimum wage announced today and commends the Government for its commitment to the health and wellbeing of low paid workers. NZNO Industrial Services Manager Cee...

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New Zealand Nurses Organisation media release, 19 December 2018 The New Zealand Nurses Organisation (NZNO) has welcomed the Government’s call for consultation on proposed changes to temporary work visas, saying they will be good for both New Zealand nurses and migrants working in nursing and...

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New Zealand Nurses Organisation media release, 7 December 2018 The New Zealand Nurses Organisation (NZNO) welcomes He Ara Oranga, the report of the Government Inquiry into Mental Health and Addiction, but says more emphasis on nursing and workforce wellbeing is required. NZNO President...

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New Zealand Nurses Organisation media release, 7 December 2018 The New Zealand Nurses Association (NZNO) supports the Association of Senior Medical Specialists’ (ASMS’s) call for safer staffing conditions for senior doctors and dentists working in public hospitals. It also agrees that...

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New Zealand Nurses Organisation media release, 5 December 2018 The New Zealand Nurses Organisation (NZNO) welcomes Employment Law improvements that will bring fairer and safer work. NZNO Industrial Services Manager Cee Payne says it is heartening that we are returning to an employment law...

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New Zealand Nurses Organisation media release, 3 December 2018 The New Zealand Nurses Organisation (NZNO) says Canterbury District Health Board (CDHB) needs to get serious about enforcing a zero-tolerance approach to violence in the workplace if the now regular assaults against nurses are to...

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NZNO media release, 30 November 2018 Around 100 NZNO nurses, medical receptionists/administrators and health promoters have voted to issue a 24 hour strike notice over a breakdown in their collective agreement negotiation with Family Planning Association (FPA). The strike will take place...

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NZNO media release, 14 November 2018 NZNO nurses and health care assistants (HCAs) will join colleagues in various professions, and from three other unions, in a 24 hour strike over a breakdown in their collective agreement negotiation with East Coast PHO Ngāti Porou Hauora (NPH). The strike...

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29 October 2018 The New Zealand Nurses Organisation (NZNO) welcomes the Law Commission’s report outlining three alternative legal models for treating abortion as a health issue rather than a criminal one. NZNO, which made a submission on the issue and was part of the Law Commission’s wider...

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18 October 2018 The New Zealand Nurses Organisation (NZNO) supports the New Zealand Educational Institute’s (NZEI’s) strong stand over pay that may result in regional primary school teacher strikes in November. However, it is encouraging all parties to resolve issues urgently in a way that...

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NZNO media advisory, 17 October 2018 Registered nurses, health care assistants and cleaners at Lynton Lodge Hospital in Auckland are to picket for an hour in protest over failing pay negotiations. When: Thursday 18 October, 4.30-5.30pm Where: Corner of West End Rd and Fife St, Westmere,...

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NZNO media release 12 October 2018 More than 300 nursing leaders will convene in Rarotonga on Monday (15 October) for the 19th South Pacific Nurses Forum and AGM. The theme for the Forum this year is Transforming Leadership: Nurses as Change Agents for Non Communicable Diseases (NCDs)...

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10 October 2018 The New Zealand Nurses Organisation (NZNO) is urging ministerial delegates to the Australia and New Zealand Ministerial Forum on Food Regulation to vote in favour of mandatory, government-developed health warning labels on all alcohol products. As a “key stakeholder...

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Northland mental health nurse and advocate Moe Milne (Ngāti Hine, Ngāpuhi) has been presented with the 2018 Akenehi Hei Memorial Award for her contribution to Māori mental health. Moe Milne was a psychiatric nurse specialising in Māori mental health for many years and, as kaiwhakahaere for...

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The New Zealand Nurses Organisation’s (NZNO’s) Young Nurse of the Year Award was presented at the organisation’s annual conference dinner on 19 September in Wellington. For the second time in its five-year history the Award was given to two participants because the judging panel found both...

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Each year the New Zealand Nurses Association (NZNO) presents Service to Nursing and Midwifery Awards as a way of recognising nurses or midwives who are NZNO members and who have made a positive difference to nursing or midwifery practice or practice environment. This year there were four...

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Legislation another milestone in pay equity journey The New Zealand Nurses Organisation (NZNO) says it is incredibly pleased at today’s announcement that pay equity legislation has come before Parliament. NZNO Industrial Services Manager Cee Payne says it is absolutely fitting because it...

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Media advisory, 17 September 2018, NZNO Conference 2018: Thursday 20 September Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa, Wellington Health is a human right: optimising nursing to make it happen The New Zealand Nurses Organisation (NZNO) Annual Conference will take place 20...

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28 August 2018 The New Zealand Nurses Organisation says the Government needs to review existing aged-care sector standards and set staffing levels to ensure quality care for our elderly. NZNO Industrial Advisor David Wait said the Indicators for Safe Aged-Care and Dementia Care...

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  Media Release                                                                   13 August 2018   NZNO Te Rūnanga Akenehi Hei Award 2018   At the awards dinner for the Indigenous Nurses Aotearoa Conference 2018, NZNO Kaiwhakahaere Kerri Nuku was delighted to present the...

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                Media release                                                        9 August 2018     Chief Executive releases detail of results     Chief Executive Memo Musa says, that in consultation with key NZNO staff, and following the...

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