22 Health NZ says staffing improving after nurses warn of worsening workload – The Press, 22 July 2026 [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO in the media
15 Calls Grow for Independent Inquiry After Waikato ED Death Raises Fresh Questions Over Hospital Staffing - Waatea News, 15 July 2026 [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO in the media
14 Cultural safety in healthcare is not ‘ideological’ – it is saving lives - NZ Doctor, 14 July 2026 [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO in the media
13 ‘It’s relentless’: What it’s like to be an ED nurse in New Zealand right now - The Spinoff, 13 July 2026 [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO in the media
13 Mental health staff say police refused to help with violent patient - RNZ, 13 July 2026 [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO in the media
11 Nursing union calls for staffing transparency on night of ED death - The Post/The Press, 11 July 2026 [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO in the media
9 Waikato ED death reinforces why squeezed nurses need more than annual gaming - NZ Herald, 9 July 2026 [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO in the media
9 'Acute unexpected incident': Review released into Waikato ED death - Newstalk ZB, 9 July 2026 [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO in the media
9 Homeless and hospitalised: The deadly impact of sleeping rough - RNZ/NZ Herald, 9 July 2026 [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO in the media
9 Hospitalisations among homeless people double in six years - Morning Report, 9 July 2026 [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO in the media
7 Hawke’s Bay Hospital ED under pressure despite winter plan, up to 60 people waiting at a time - Hawkes Bay Today, 7 July 2026 [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO in the media
7 Empty lot consented for car park near Christchurch Hospital idle as 2000 staff wait - The Press, 7 July 2026 [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO in the media
6 Health system struggles with seasonal surge in illness - Morning Report, 6 July 2026 [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO in the media
6 More temporary beds added to hospitals around NZ to meet winter demand - RNZ, 6 July 2026 [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO in the media
4 Nightmare waiting to happen’: Police pullback puts pressure on Whanganui Hospital ED staff - Whanganui Chronicle, 4 July 2026 [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO in the media
4 Waikato Hospital death another sign health system needs more resourcing – Editorial - NZ Herald, 4 July 2026 [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO in the media
4 Waikato's ‘delayed’ ED ward site confirmed - Waikato Times, 4 July 2026 [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO in the media
3 MBIE chief executive to submit to cross examination on pay equity changes - Waikato Times/The Press/The Post, 3 July 2026 [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO in the media
3 Will it or won’t it? Hospital ED ward build debate hits Parliament - Stuff, 3 July 2026 [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO in the media
3 Minister told Stuff a month ago that new Waikato Hospital beds were on track. Now he says they’re not - Stuff, 3 July 2026 [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO in the media
2 Under-fire Wakari staff hit back at claims - Otago Daily Times, 2 July 2026 [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO in the media
2 Health budget shortfall: Unions warn of up to $600m funding gap - Newsroom, 2 July 2026 [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO in the media
2 Waikato Hospital emergency department witness says staff ‘set up to fail’ on night man died - NZ Herald, 2 July 2026 [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO in the media
2 Is our health system falling apart? - The Spinoff, 2 July 2026 [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO in the media
1 Witnesses describe chaos as man collapses at Waikato Hospital emergency department - NZ Herald, 1 July 2026 [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO in the media
1 Why ED wait times are so long - and how that ramps up the risk of death - Stuff, 1 July 2026 [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO in the media
1 Nurses call for independent inquiry after patient's death at Waikato Hospital - Newstalk ZB, 1 July 2026 [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO in the media
1 Waikato Hospital death: Nurses’ union demands independent inquiry - NZ Herald, 1 July 2026 [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO in the media
1 Rapid review after Waikato Hospital ED death to be done by end of the week - RNZ, 1 July 2026 [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO in the media
1 ED death: Mum and daughter describe scenes of 'absolute chaos' - One news, 1 July 2026 [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO in the media
1 Waikato Hospital ED death: Mum and daughter describe chaos as staff tried to resuscitate man - RNZ, 1 July 2026 [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO in the media
1 ‘No pulse, no pulse’: The frantic moments as staff failed to revive patient found in ED toilet - Stuff, 1 July 2026 [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO in the media
15 June 2026 Dr Richard Sullivan: Health NZ Chief Clinical Officer on the investigation into Waikato Hospital death Newstalk ZB, 30 June 2026 ‘Haphazard' response for chronic gastro patients The Post, 30 June 2026 'Do we need gumboots and hard hats?': Nurses sound alarm over... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO in the media
15 May 2026 Flatlining holidays: Waikato doctor accrues $310k in untaken leave Waikato Times, 30 May 2026 Plunket funding coalition promise forgotten in Budget 26 NZNO, 29 May 2026 New hospital and technology funding unveiled in Budget RNZ Audio, 29 May 2026 Hospital spend-up welcomed, but lack... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO in the media
15 April 2026 Staffing shortages being linked to baby deaths in NZ hospitals a ‘national tragedy’ Stuff, 30 April 2026 Police delay final phase of withdrawal from mental health call-outs RNZ, 29 April 2026 Health NZ urged to fully fund Hauora Hokianga, as workers warn of burnout Northern... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO in the media
15 March 2026 Te Whatu Ora must come clean over new uniforms NZNO, 30 March 2026 Nurses acknowledge role in state care abuse as calls grow for lasting change Waatea News, 30 March 2026 Health NZ acknowledges kidney disease care is underfunded TVNZ, 30 March 2026 District health target figures... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO in the media
15 February 2026 MediMap urgently seeks court injunction to protect stolen data after cyber hack RNZ, 25 February 2026 Operations postponed as Christchurch Hospital hits 99% capacity The Press, 25 February 2026 We studied primary care in 6 rich countries – it’s under unprecedented strain... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO in the media
15 January 2026 NZNO disgusted by nurse’s killing in the US NZ Doctor, 27 January 2026 Alex Pretti death: New Zealand Nurses Organisation 'appalled' at US government's killing of ICU worker RNZ/MSN, 26 January 2026 Nurses and doctors ‘in tears’ as ED goes into code red four... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO in the media
15 December 2025 ‘Specific areas of need’: More senior doctors leave the deep south than arrive Southland Times/The Press, 29 December 2025 Health targets miss bullseye ODT, 29 December 2025 ‘Forever lost in a broken system’ ODT, 24 December 2025 Nurses’ union boss on... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO in the media
15 November 2025 Judith Collins’ quiet signal to Christopher Luxon on union relations – Fran O’Sullivan NZ Herald, 29 November 2025 ‘I’m done’: Third-time rejection for graduate despite rise in number of nursing job offers The Post/The Press/ Waikato Times, 29 November... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO in the media
15 October 2025 Nurses, midwives, healthcare assistants to take further strike action over unsafe staffing ODT, 31 October 2025 The year of protest Gulf News, 31 October 2025 Unity ‘main purpose’ of strike action ODT, 31 October 2025 Event to showcase 200m-long Buller Declaration ODT,... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO in the media
15 September 2025 Overcapacity emergency departments flooded by record number of patients this winter RNZ, 30 September 2025 Tidal wave of strike action to hit NZ on October 23 The Post, 30 September 2025 Govt and union trade blows over strikes Stuff, 29 September 2025 Striking Wairarapa doctors voice... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO in the media
15 August 2025 RWNZ adds voice to pay equity protests Farmer's Weekly, 28 August 2025 Union 'ready to fight' government on pay equity law changes RNZ, 29 August 2025 Strike nurses ‘staunch’ after being suspended ODT, 28 August 2025 North Shore nurses strike for patient... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO in the media
15 July 2025 Nurses' strike: 4300 patient appointments, procedures postponed RNZ, 31 July 2025 'Overworked and underpaid’ - Thousands of nurses go on strike Te Karere, 31 July 2025 Future for nursing in NZ grim RNZ Audio, 31 July 2025 Dunedin’s striking nurses take time to... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO in the media
15 June 2025 Government health targets merely political stunts Newstalk ZB, 28 June 2025 Government must do more to build public health system capability NZNO, 27 June 2025 Northland nurses and healthcare assistants strike over ongoing pay dispute RNZ, 24 June 2025 Aged care investigation: Blind... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO in the media
15 May 2025 Call for action after nurse attacked walking to work NZ Herald NOW, 29 May 2025 370 Auckland nurses refusing to take on call shifts in protest over pay, chronic understaffing RNZ, 29 May 2025 Calls for Government funding pledge to support shock equity changes NZ Doctor, 29 May... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO in the media
14 April 2025 Palmerston North Hospital staff haven't noticed promised boost in security, union says RNZ/MSN, 27 April 2025 Health staff safety ‘a tragedy waiting to happen’ Stuff/Southland Times, 27 April 2025 Waitematā Hui for Health Fuseworks, 16 April 2025 'Shame' on... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO in the media
14 March 2025 Protesters form human chain to support hospital workers Stuff, 30 March 2025 PPP model still on the cards for hospital ODT, 29 March 2025 Health NZ review finds access to care getting worse Nine to Noon, 28 March 2025 Workforce legislation review another attack on health... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO in the media
14 February 2025 HNZ won’t answer nurses on cuts ‘by stealth’ ODT, 25 February 2025 Oceania Healthcare rest home workers worried staff cuts risk elderly residents' safety RNZ/MSN/ODT, 23 February 2025 Workers confused over withdrawal of support for mental health callouts:... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO in the media
14 January 2025 Scaled-back new Dunedin hospital puts cost-cutting before health NZ Doctor, 31 January 2025 Specialist disappointed older people being let down over Dunedin Hospital revamp RNZ/ODT/Checkpoint/Te Awamutu Courier, 31 January 2025 First week of oral submissions for Treaty Principles... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO in the media
24 Call for national COVID-19 response framework New Zealand Nurses Organisation (NZNO) media release, 24 April 2020 NZNO’s College of Emergency Nurses (CENNZ) and College of Critical Care Nurses (NZCCCN) are calling for a standardised national response framework for responding to COVID-19, because they say the country’s... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO News
17 Nursing staff not to blame, says NZNO New Zealand Nurses Organisation media release, 17 April 2020 The New Zealand Nurses Organisation (NZNO) is disappointed that nursing and other health care staff are being blamed for bringing COVID-19 into the workplace without any real evidence or proper investigation – or that the... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO News
7 NZNO urges Government and health employers to adopt He Kete Tapuhi Ora package New Zealand Nurses Organisation (NZNO) media release, 7 April 2020 NZNO urgently needs the Government and all health employers to commit to a comprehensive ‘He Kete Tapuhi Ora response package’ to assist all nurses, midwives, health care assistants and kai mahi hauora in this... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: COVID-19 FAQs, NZNO News
25 Nurses must be given personal protective equipment now New Zealand Nurses Organisation media release, 25 March 2020 The New Zealand Nurses Organisation (NZNO) says some nurses having to deal with potential COVID-19 cases are not being given personal protective equipment (PPE) and that this could result in many unnecessary deaths. NZNO... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO News
23 NZNO calls for decisiveness and unity in COVID-19 response New Zealand Nurses Organisation media release, 23 March 2020 The New Zealand Nurses Organisation (NZNO) is calling for decisiveness in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and says people in Aotearoa New Zealand should be ready to move to alert level 3 or 4 immediately. NZNO Associate... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO News
20 Nurses must be supported as frontline against COVID-19 New Zealand Nurses Organisation media release, 20 March 2020 The New Zealand Nurses Organisation (NZNO) is calling for measures to improve support for nurses in the Government’s next round of pandemic initiatives after still more infections were reported today. NZNO President Grant... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO News, Public Health, Safe Staffing, Health Funding
6 A day to celebrate the historic work of women The New Zealand Nurses Organisation (NZNO) says International Women’s Day (Sunday 8 March) is a great time for people in Aotearoa New Zealand to remember the wonderful work our women do; especially in 2020, the World Health Organization’s Year of the Nurse and the Midwife.... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO News, Pay Equity
6 Not protecting nurses as first responders grossly unfair, says NZNO New Zealand Nurses Organisation media release, 6 March 2020 The New Zealand Nurses Organisation says failure to include nurses, midwives, health care workers and kai mahi hauora as defined staff in the Protection for First Responders and Prison Officers Bill will only serve to further... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO News, Health Policy
7 Employer and employee rights and obligations during a pandemic New Zealand Nurses Organisation media release, 7 February 2020 The New Zealand Nurses Organisation (NZNO) is reminding both employers and employees that they have rights and obligations regarding their own safety and the wellbeing of others during a pandemic situation. NZNO Associate... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO News, Public Health, Safe Staffing, Patient Safety
22 Nurse staffing crisis looming for primary health New Zealand Nurses Organisation media release, 22 January 2020 The New Zealand Nurses Organisation (NZNO) says a crisis is looming in the Primary Health Care Sector (general practices and accident and medical centres) if funding is not increased to allow practice and registered nurse salaries... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO News, Nursing Shortages, Pay Equity, Primary Healthcare
26 Adverse events report reveals heavily under-resourced health system New Zealand Nurses Organisation media release, 26 November 2019 The New Zealand Nurses Organisation (NZNO) welcomes Learning from adverse events: Te ako I ngā pāpono kōaro, released by the Health & Safety Commission last week. However, NZNO Professional Nursing Adviser Kate Weston says... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO News, Safe Staffing, Nursing Shortages, Health Funding, Patient Safety, Health Policy
15 DHB must take its social responsibilities more seriously – NZNO New Zealand Nurses Organisation media release, 15 November 2019 The New Zealand Nurses Organisation says a Hawke’s Bay District Health Board (DHB) decision to shut the health centre at Wairoa Hospital and transfer some 300 patients to the care of a private provider is socially... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO News
15 NZNO critical of proposed nurse staffing changes affecting elderly care in Canterbury The New Zealand Nurses Organisation (NZNO) says changes proposed to staffing for the CREST service proposed by Canterbury District Health Board (DHB) will reduce the quality of care available to older persons in Christchurch and surrounding areas. The Community Rehabilitation Enablement... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO News, Safe Staffing
17 Pacific mental health nurse wins NZNO Award of Honour New Zealand Nurses Organisation media release, 17 September 2019 The 2019 NZNO Award of Honour was presented tonight to Porirua-based Pacific Nurse Sipaia Kupa at the NZNO Awards Dinner in Wellington. The Award of Honour is given to an NZNO member who (among many other criteria) has made a... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO News
17 NZNO awards given for Service to Nursing or Midwifery New Zealand Nurses Organisation media release, 17 September 2019 The 2019 NZNO Awards for Service to Nursing or Midwifery were presented tonight at the NZNO Awards Dinner at Te Papa in Wellington. The awards recognise nurses or midwives who have made a difference to the practice and practice... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO News
16 NZNO Conference 2019: Wednesday 18 September Media advisory 16 September 2019 Museum of New Zealand, Te Papa Tongarewa, Wellington Leaving no one behind: Health for all The New Zealand Nurses Organisation (NZNO) Annual Conference will take place 18 September 2019 in Wellington. Once again it will be a showcase of pride and... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO News
13 Plunket nurses vote in favour of landmark pay offer New Zealand Nurses Organisation media release, 13 September 2019 Plunket nurses, health workers and administrators voted on 12 September to accept a landmark pay offer. The Collective Agreement signed with Plunket covers 800 members of the New Zealand Nurses Organisation (NZNO), and is its... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO News, Industrial Action, Pay Equity
6 NZNO challenges Presbyterian Support’s proposed staffing cuts New Zealand Nurses Organisation media release, 6 September 2019 The New Zealand Nurses Organisation (NZNO) is challenging proposed staffing changes at two facilities run by Presbyterian Support Southland (PSS), saying they will reduce standards of patient care and put extra strain on nursing... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO News, Aged Care, Safe Staffing
27 NZNO releases DHB MECA independent review report NZNO media release, 27 August 2019 The New Zealand Nurses Organisation (NZNO) has released the full but partially redacted version of an independent review into its bargaining processes for the 2017/18 District Health Board (DHB) Multi-Employer Collective Agreement (MECA). An independent... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO News, Industrial Action
11 2019 PHARMAC Tapuhi Kaitiaki Awards presented New Zealand Nurses Organisation (NZNO) media release, 10 August 2019 The Tapuhi Kaitiaki Awards were presented tonight during the Awards Dinner at the Indigenous Nurses Aotearoa Conference at the Pullman Hotel, Tāmaki Makaurau (Auckland). The Awards are now in their second year and are one... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO News
9 Colonisation and archaic British law behind appalling Māori child state welfare: changes called for New Zealand Nurses Organisation (NZNO) media release, 9 August 2019 Colonisation and the legacy of archaic British law were the starting points for our modern child welfare system that is inherently racist and disadvantages Māori in particular, the Indigenous Nurses Aotearoa Conference was... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO News
8 Tauira (students) essential to raising Army of Māori Nurses 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... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO News
8 Nurses conference to put ‘fire in the belly’ for Army of Māori Nurses 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... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO News, Pay Equity
6 Advisory: Indigenous Nurses Aotearoa Conference 2019 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... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO News
26 Middlemore so understaffed it may need to call on army 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... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO News, Safe Staffing, Nursing Shortages, Patient Safety
27 NZNO wins international membership award 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... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO News, Nursing Organisations
7 NZNO demands DHB response on systemic weaknesses compromising health and safety 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... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO News, Safe Staffing, Nursing Shortages, Patient Safety
5 Awards to support better medicine access for Māori 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... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO News
30 Wellbeing Budget initiatives will require nurses 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... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO News, Safe Staffing, Nursing Shortages, Health Funding, Health Policy
29 Nursing and kaupapa Māori must be central to mental health and addiction response 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... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO News, Safe Staffing, Health Funding, Health Policy
28 Wellbeing Budget a chance to address longstanding ethnic pay inequities 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... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO News
27 Nurses to network for the future in Christchurch 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... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO News
24 NZNO supports rangatahi strike for climate change 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... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO News
15 Nurses to network in Nelson 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... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO News
13 Nurses to network in Napier 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... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO News
10 NZNO says Sunday 12 May a day to thank nurses personally 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... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO News
8 Nurses to network in Northland 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... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO News
6 Nurses to network in Auckland 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 –... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO News
1 Nurses to network in Hamilton 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... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO News
29 Nurses to gather in Wellington 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... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO News
15 NZNO welcomes Midwifery Workforce Accord 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. [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO News, Midwifery
8 Nurses to gather in Palmerston North 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... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO News
4 NZNO strongly supports gun law change 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... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO News, Public Health, Health Policy
27 Nurses to gather in Dunedin 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... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO News
26 Rally for staff safety at Middlemore Hospital 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:... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO News, Safe Staffing
12 Summit calls for aged care staffing review after ‘shocking’ research report 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... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO News, Aged Care, Safe Staffing, Patient Safety
8 NZNO celebrates collective action on International Women’s Day 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... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO News
6 Nurse to tell Select Committee how being underpaid affects her life and all society 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... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: Pay Equity
31 Waitangi Tribunal decision just a first step towards equality for Māori women 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... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO News, Pay Equity
15 Resident doctors deserve much better says NZNO 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... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO News, Patient Safety