Vote Well 08 is NZNO’s campaign to ensure the Government elected at the end of this year is one made up of parties that are prepared to advance our goals as an organisation as well as those of the nursing professions as a whole.
There are three issues that are of uppermost importance to NZNO members:
You can find out more about these issues and what needs to be done about them on this page. As we get closer to the election, you will find more information about where the parties stand on our issues.
Make sure your vote is an informed one.
Get enrolled. Be Informed. Take Action. Vote Well!
Latest News
Maternity services 'on low priority'. By Martin Johnston, New Zealand Herald, 4:00AM Friday Oct 10, 2008
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/health/news/article.cfm?c_id=204&objectid=10536743
NZNO's Election Manifesto Launched
NZNO’s election manifesto, based on consultation with members and signed off by the Board of Directors was launched in Wellington on July 09. This is our best tool to get nursing issues onto the election agenda.
- Action => View or download a copy of the manifesto (pdf, 142 kb) and share it with your workmates, whanau and friends.
June 24, 2008 Update
Get enrolled!: Are you enrolled to vote? Are your details up to date? It only takes a minute to make sure: Just Click Here
Enrolment information is now available from your organiser and at your nearest NZNO office. Is everyone at your workplace enrolled?
- Action => Ask your workmates if they are sure their enrolment details are up to date.
Be Informed: The first of four information sheets is now being distributed to workplaces from your regional offices. These will be distributed in the months leading up to the election:
- June: Government Policies Affect You!
- July: Safe Staffing
- August: Fair Play at Work
- September: Accessible Public Health Care
These information sheets will outline the issues NZNO members have identified as being important and their expectations of the Government. Make sure you have copies in your workplace.
May 26, 2008 Update
Get enrolled!: Are you enrolled to vote? Are your details up to date? It only takes a minute to make sure: Just Click Here
Enrolment information is now available from your organiser and at your nearest NZNO office. Is everyone at your workplace enrolled?
Be Informed: Check your latest Kai Tiaki for the regular Vote Well column. (P.27, May Issue) Watch out for the first of four bulletins covering our issues and the importance of taking part in the political process. It’s coming soon to a workplace near you!!
