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
30 Infrastructure funding lacking Media Release 29 March 2018 Middlemore underfunded for infrastructure costs NZNO remains concerned about the air quality at the mouldy buildings in Counties Manukau DHB (CMDHB) and has requested all data... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO News
27 NZNO voice is No Media Release 26 March 2018 Collective voice of nurses loud and clear Following several weeks of ratification meetings nationwide DHB nurses, midwives and healthcare assistants, who are party to the... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO News
23 NZNO Nursing Strategy 2018-2023 Media Release 22 March 2018 Nurses advancing the health of the nation Me haeretahi tātou mō te hauora me te orange o ngā iwi katoa o Aotearoa: Let us journey together for the health and well-being of the people of... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO News