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
20 An increase to the minimum wage is an increase to health and wellbeing 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... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO News
20 Proposed immigration changes good for nursing and migrant workers – NZNO 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... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO News, Aged Care
8 NZNO says workforce issues missing in mental health and addiction report 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... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO News, Health Policy
8 Public hospital specialists deserve safe staffing, says NZNO 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... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO News, Safe Staffing
6 NZNO welcomes Employment Law improvements 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... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO News
4 Urgent proactive approach towards assaults upon nurses needed, says NZNO 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... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO News, Safe Staffing, Health Funding
1 Family Planning members vote for historic 24 hour strike 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... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO News, Industrial Action
15 East Coast nurses and HCAs to join 24 hour strike 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... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO News, Industrial Action
30 NZNO applauds Abortion Law Reform Report 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... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO News
19 NZNO supports NZEI, says urgent negotiations should continue 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... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO News, Industrial Action
18 Lynton Lodge Hospital staff to picket over pay offer 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,... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO News, Aged Care
12 South Pacific Nurses Forum to convene 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)... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO News
11 NZNO urges yes vote for alcohol health warnings 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... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO News
22 Most prized Māori health award presented 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... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO News
20 NZNO Young Nurse of the Year Award 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... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO News
20 NZNO Services to Nursing and Midwifery Award 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... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO News
19 Legislation another milestone in pay equity journey 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... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO News
18 Media Advisory: NZNO Conference 2018 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... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO News
29 Compulsory aged care sector standards needed says NZNO 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... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO News
13 Akenehi Hei Award 2018 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... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO News
10 DHB MECA vote percentage released 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... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO News
7 DHB MECA ratified by members Media release 7 August 2018 Majority vote to ratify DHB MECA offer The DHB NZNO Multi-Employer Collective Agreement for Nurses, Midwives and healthcare assistants is settled, bringing to an end nearly a year of... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO News
28 NZNO welcomes Safe Staffing Accord Media Release 27 July 2018 Safe Staffing Accord – to give top-level assurance Welcoming the ‘Safe Staffing and Care Capacity Demand Management: Effective Implementation Accord’ Chief Executive Memo Musa says... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO News
27 Domestic Violence Victims' Protection Bill passes Media Release 26 July 2018 Life changing legislation celebrated NZNO today celebrates the passing of the Domestic Violence Victims’ Protection Bill last night as it brings greater protection to victims of... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO News
25 24 July DHB MECA negotiations update Media Statement 24 July 2018 NZNO & DHB Negotiations The New Zealand Nurses’ Organisation and District Health Boards met in Wellington today as part of the DHB/NZNO MECA negotiations. Both NZNO and DHB are focused on reaching a settlement and will be in a... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO News
18 DHB MECA update Media Statement 18 July 2018 NZNO and DHB MECA negotiations update The New Zealand Nurses Organisation and District Health Boards met in Wellington yesterday to explore options to... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO News
10 Members vote online and reject DHB offer Media Release 10 July 2018 Nursing and Midwifery... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO News
5 HSQC Survey of mental health staff Media release 5 July 2018 NZNO welcomes Ngā Poutama Oranga Hinengaro NZNO is encouraging its members to participate in the Health Quality and Safety Commission’s mental health workforce... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO News
3 Revised offer to members for online vote Media Release 2 July 2018 NZNO recommends and releases DHB MECA offer Releasing the revised DHB Multi Employer Collective Agreement for Nurses, Midwives and Healthcare Assistants, Industrial Services Manager Cee Payne said today that the offer achieves... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO News
30 Revised offer to members on Monday 2 July Media Release 29 June 2018 NZNO announces outcome of Facilitation Following yesterday and today’s Facilitation as per the Employment Relations Act, the NZNO Negotiation Team has achieved a revised DHB MECA... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO News
29 Pharmac sponsor NZNO Māori Nursing Award Media release 28 June 2018 Tapuhi Kaitiaki Awards for Māori Nurses launched PHARMAC and Te Pōari o Te Rūnanga o Aotearoa/ Tōpūtanga Tapuhi Kaitiaki o Aotearoa/New Zealand Nursing Organisation (NZNO) are pleased to... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO News
28 Life preserving Services for 5 July District Health Boards NZNO Joint statement Wednesday 27 June 2018 Life Preserving Services The DHBs and NZNO have been working collaboratively to mitigate risk to patients and staff during industrial action by ensuring staff with... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO News
26 next steps to facilitation for NZNO DHB MECA Media Statement 25 June 2018 Next steps to facilitation for NZNO DHB MECA The NZNO DHB MECA negotiation team concluded mediation with the DHB just before 7pm this evening, Monday 25 June and did not reach agreement with District Health... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO News
22 Mental Health Inquiry submission in Media release 21 June 2018 More training and support for mental health nurses wanted The NZNO Mental Health Section’s submission to the Government Mental Health and Addictions Inquiry calls for a coherent mental health nursing workforce plan that is better aligned to mental health and... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO News
19 NZNO seeking urgent mediation Media Release STRICT EMBARGO 1.05pm 18 June 2018 NZNO seeking urgent mediation The latest revised DHB MECA offer has been strongly rejected by NZNO members. However, Industrial Services Manager Cee Payne says that as nursing and... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO News
15 Domestic Violence Victims' Protection Bill 2nd reading Media Release 13 June 2018 Domestic Violence Victims’ Protection Bill must be supported NZNO urges all members of parliament to support the Domestic Violence Victims’ Protection Bill, which is expected to be... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO News
9 NZNO condemns violence on first responders Media Statement 8 June 2018 NZNO condemns violence on first responders The New Zealand Nurses Organisation (NZNO) supports the stand taken by... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO News
1 NZNO takes DHB offer to Members Media release 31 May 2018 NZNO takes the revised DHB offer to its members NZNO’s DHB MECA negotiating team is today providing its assessment of the revised district health board multi-employer collective agreement (DHB... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO News
30 DHB offer release unhelpful Media Release 29 May 2018 DHB offer release unhelpful A large number of NZNO District Health Board (DHB) members are distressed and disappointed that the DHB revised multi-employer collective agreement offer was released to the... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO News
29 NZNO DHB MECA team has DHB offer Media Release 28 May 2018 NZNO team reviewing DHB offer now Industrial Services Manage Cee Payne has today announced that the NZNO DHB MECA negotiating team received a revised offer from district health boards (DHBs) this afternoon. “The DHBs... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO News
28 Nurses vote to strike Media release 27 May 2018Strict Embargo: 0715hrs MONDAY 28 MayMembers vote to strike but hope for improved DHB OfferNZNO nurses, midwives and health care assistants employed by district health boards (DHBs) have voted in favour of a total withdrawal of labour starting at 0700 hours on... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO News
25 DHB MECA Independent Panel Recommedations Media release 24 May 2018 NZNO members advised of Panel recommendationsThe Independent Panel established to resolve the impasse in the NZNO/DHB Nursing and Midwifery Multi-Employer Collective Agreement (DHB MECA) negotiations released its final... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO News
18 Health funding getting back on track Media Release 17 May 2018 No windfall but boost and direction welcome Chief Executive Memo Musa says today’s government Budget shows commitment to a decent increase in health spending for the... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO News
12 Nurses Worldwide Celebrate 12 May Media Release 12 May 2018 Health is a New Zealander’s human right Tomorrow, 12 May, is International Nurses Day. Over 19 million nurses worldwide are using their voice today to call for universal healthcare... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO News
6 Blog from Midwife Sarah Gilberston Today is International Day of the Midwife On Thursday 3rd May midwives from Aotearoa took to the streets in a National Day of Action. Why? Like nurses, midwives are fed up with the chronic underfunding of the maternity system. Despite having launched a Pay Equity claim with the high court in... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO News
2 Kaiwhakahaere address UN Forum Media release 1 May 2018 NZNO kaiwhakahaere addressed UN Forum on Indigenous Rights about Māori health workforce issues Back from the mid-April United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Rights, NZNO... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO News
20 Members to get ballot for industrial action Media Release EMBARGO 9.30am 20 April 2018 Members now vote whether or not to strike NZNO DHB members, who are party to the DHB Nurses and Midwifery MECA, receive their strike ballot paper by post and email... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO News
15 MECA Panel members confirmed All District Health Boards Media Release 13 April 2018 Announcement of independent DHB MECA panel members Following yesterday’s announcement that an independent panel is... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO News
13 Panel agreed to by NZNO Media release 12 April 2018 NZNO will proceed with panel to settle the DHB MECA NZNO has decided to proceed with DHB MECA engagement via the Independent Panel process as proposed by Prime Minister. Once the panel has been confirmed... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO News
10 First rally Tuesday 10 April Media Release 9 April 2018 Large turnout expected for Middlemore rally The first NZNO Rally for Health is at Middlemore Hospital tomorrow morning at 6.30am. Nurses are reporting that NZNO members from each... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO News