11 Health Underfunding Hurts MEDIA RELEASE 10 February 2017 $1.8b of government health funding and health workforce vision missing The impact of inadequate health funding due to Government under spending is starting to cut, squeeze and burn, chief... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO News
3 Independent Review of the Cyber Incident of November 2016 Please find attached the iDcare report of their independent review of the NZNO Cyber Incident of 1 November 2016. [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO News
24 Care of children comes first Media Release 23 December 2016 Nurses say children’s needs must come first at Christmas and New Year The Christmas and New Year holidays are a time of excitement and summer fun for children but not when their... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO News
22 Service for members during the NZNO Christmas/new year period For urgent assistance Call the member support centre on 0800 28 38 48, then press 1 and leave a message. Your call will be returned to establish the nature of the support you need. There will be no service for the period 24 December to 3 January but messages will be responded to... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO News
16 Graduates keen to get on with nursing Media Release 15 December 2016 Government leaves nursing graduates languishing again In response to the November figures of graduate nursing placements via the ACE scheme, the New Zealand Nurses Organisation once again calls for... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO News
3 Hawke’s Bay teenagers get on track to healthy adulthood MEDIA RELEASE 3 December 2016 Hawke’s Bay teenagers get on track to healthy adulthood NZNO congratulates Hawke’s Bay District Health Board for their wisdom in taking a preventative approach to healthcare by offering hundreds of... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO News
25 A good day for Equal Pay Media Release 24 November 2016 One small step for Caregivers, one giant step for womankind NZNO commends the New Zealand government for setting an international precedent by today agreeing a pathway for New Zealanders to... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO News
12 Investigation into cyber incident begins Friday 11 November Please find attached the PDF of the Terms of Reference and steps of the review of the cyber incident of Tuesday 1 November. [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO News
2 How to be vigilant and safe on email 3 November 2016 Advice to NZNO Members on how to be safer online Tips from www.connectsmart.govt.nz (there is more information on this site) Password protect all your devices Make sure your desktop computers, laptops, tablets, and mobile phones are all secured with different... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO News
19 NZNO joins international union Media release 18 October 2016 NZNO join global union movement By joining Global Nurses United (GNU) NZNO is part of the growing international movement of nurses campaigning for healthcare and human... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO News
14 Helen Kelly leaves a great legacy for women 14 October 2016 NZNO in deep sadness join today with all other CTU affiliates and thousands of people who knew Helen Kelly and the great work she has done for a very long time on behalf of working people in New Zealand. “She will be missed by us all and in particular some of our top... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO News
12 Mental healthcare now creaking 20 years on Mental Health Awareness Week 2016 The New Zealand Nurses Organisation says that 20 years on from the Mason Report, it is time for a review of the current mental healthcare model as there are stresses and strains in many different areas and a growing lack of leadership and cohesion. NZNO... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO News
16 Auckland nurse honoured 16 September 2015 Auckland clinical nurse director Abel Smith was honoured for his service to nursing at an awards ceremony in Wellington last night. NZNO kaiwhakahaere Kerri Nuku presented the award, "I can't think of a more worthy recipient for this award. Abel is leading the way for... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO News
2 West Aucklanders are not second class citizens say nurses 1 November 2013: The New Zealand Nurses Organisation (NZNO) believes there is no good reason for Waitemata DHB (WDHB) to move Waitakere Hospital’s Coronary Care Unit to North Shore Hospital. NZNO organiser Adam Craigie says, “All Auckland patients should be able to access to an... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO News
24 Provision of healthcare not a popularity contest 22 October 2013: The New Zealand Nurses Organisation (NZNO) says that the provision of high quality healthcare relies on sustainable funding and adequate staffing – not “hotel-style” patient ratings. NZNO members are always looking for ways to improve and enhance the care their patients... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO News
18 International day for the eradication of poverty Thursday the 17th of October is International Day for the Eradication of poverty and the New Zealand Nurses Organisation (NZNO) is calling for action locally, nationally and internationally to eradicate poverty. 25 percent of New Zealand children currently live in poverty. Christchurch nurse and... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO News, Public Health
12 TTPA not democratic and not right, nurses say 11 October 2013: The New Zealand Nurses Organisation (NZNO) is joining thousands of other organisations and individuals in calling for the text of the Trans Pacific Partnership Agreement (TPPA), currently being negotiated in secret, to be made public. NZNO believes the Government should not... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO News, Public Health
29 Care rationing in New Zealand hospitals a cause for concern 28 August 2013: Recent media reports highlighting ‘care rationing’ in two New Zealand hospitals are a cause for concern but not a surprise for the New Zealand Nurses Organisation (NZNO). NZNO believes the practice is widespread as DHBs and the nursing team are forced to do more with fewer staff... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO News
28 Newly elected board for Nurses Organisation The New Zealand Nurses Organisation (NZNO) Kaiwhakahaere, Kerri Nuku and President, Marion Guy are pleased to welcome newly elected directors to its board. Current board member and registered nurse, Karen Naylor has been elected Vice President. Successful candidates for the board are... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO News
23 A great day for women: equal pay a step closer 23 August 2013: The New Zealand Nurses Organisation (NZNO) congratulates Kristine Bartlett and the Service and Food Workers Union: Ngā Ringa Tota on their historic win in the Employment Court. Aotearoa New Zealand is now one step closer to achieving equal pay for men and women who do similar... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO News
15 Ranfurly House owners threaten workers with the sack if they don’t accept massive pay cuts 15 August 2013: Staff at Ranfurly House residential aged care home and hospital have voted to take strike action over the callous actions of their employer. Ranfurly Care Limited are threatening staff with redundancy if they don’t accept the loss of conditions and holidays, and pay cuts of up... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO News, Industrial Action
7 Nurses stop work to discuss employment law changes 7 August 2013: Nurses all around the country are taking time out over the next couple of weeks to attend one of over 80 meetings to discuss what they can do about proposed employment law changes. NZNO industrial adviser, Lesley Harry says, “The stop work meetings will be held at every DHB in... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO News, Industrial Action
7 Nurses welcome extension of General Medical Subsidy 6 August 2013: The New Zealand Nurses Organisation (NZNO) welcomes the Government’s announcement that the General Medical Subsidy (GMS) will be extended to nurses and nurse practitioners. Pharmacists will also become eligible for the subsidy. The General Medical Subsidy is a per capita sum... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO News
2 Nurses unfairly blamed for systemic failures 1 August 2013: The New Zealand Nurses Organisation (NZNO) is extremely disappointed and disturbed that Rymans is publically blaming nurses for failure of care in their Malvina Major facility in Wellington. NZNO industrial advisor for the aged care sector, David Wait says “All NZNO members will... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO News, Aged Care, Public Health, Patient Safety
27 All the way for equal pay 25 June 2013: The New Zealand Nurses Organisation (NZNO) is pleased to support the case that could change the face of aged care, being taken by the Service and Food Workers Union: Ngā Ringa Tota this week. Last year caregiver and SFWU member, Kristine Bartlett agreed to be the ‘test case’ for... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO News, Aged Care
6 Employment changes are bad medicine for New Zealanders 6 June 2013: The New Zealand Nurses Organisation (NZNO) is disappointed that a Bill that will remove important pay and condition protections for working New Zealanders passed its first reading last night. Nurse and NZNO delegate Grant Brookes says, “The changes proposed in this Bill are bad... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO News, Public Health
4 NZNO supports nurses in low-decile schools 2 June 2013: NZNO strongly endorses the Green Party’s $30 million plan, announced in Christchurch today, to put a nurse in every low decile school in the country, as part of its strategy to eliminate child poverty. “There is abundant evidence that children’s health improves, if they can get... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO News, Public Health
11 Nurses celebrate International Nurses Day 10 May 2013: Nurses all around the country are preparing to celebrate International Nurses Day on Sunday 12 May. This year’s theme is Closing the Gap: the Millennium Development Goals: 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1, which are internationally recognised health related goals. International Nurses Day... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO News
4 NZNO celebrates International Day of the Midwife 3 May 2013: The New Zealand Nurses Organisation (NZNO) celebrates International Day of the Midwife on Sunday 5 May. NZNO is proud to represent over 650 New Zealand midwives who support thousands of women every year through pregnancy and birth. The organisation advocates for all women to have... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO News, Midwifery
27 Employment relations changes another blow for workers 26 April 2013: The New Zealand Nurses Organisation (NZNO) says the changes to employment law announced today will be bad news for workers and the economy. The changes include a change to the Employment Relations Act so that employers are not required to conclude a collective agreement,... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO News
26 New chief executive for NZNO 26 March 2013: Former chief executive of Whanganui District Health Board (DHB) and current senior adviser in the mental health improvement group at the Ministry of Health, Memo Musa, is the New Zealand Nurses Organisation’s new chief executive. Announcing his appointment today, NZNO president... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO News
20 Naming individual health professionals a dangerous precedent 19 March 2013: The New Zealand Nurses Organisation (NZNO) is extremely disappointed and disturbed that the High Court has overturned a Coroner’s decision and named individual health professionals. NZNO agrees with the ASMS that naming the individuals involved in his care sets a dangerous... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO News, Public Health, Primary Healthcare
19 NZNO welcomes new joint heads of organisation 18 March 2013: As part of its transition from a rules-based organisation to one governed by a constitution, the New Zealand Nurses Organisation (NZNO) is pleased to welcome its joint heads who will work closely with the chief executive officer. Kaiwhakahaere, Kerri Nuku and incoming president,... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO News
9 Nurses join fight for Wairau hospital 8 March 2013: The New Zealand Nurses Organisation (NZNO) is joining the residents of Blenheim as they fight for health services to remain in the area. The Nelson Marlborough District Health Board review of services at Wairau Hospital could result in only elective (planned) surgery being... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO News, Public Health, Health Funding
5 Focus on health targets not the answer to a healthy population 4 March 2013: The New Zealand Nurses Organisation (NZNO) is concerned that Government health targets plus demands to cut millions of dollars from their budgets is forcing DHBs to narrow their focus and sideline health equity for the populations they serve. The evidence this is happening is in a... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO News, Public Health, Primary Healthcare
21 Government response to issues in aged care patronising 19 February 2013: The Health Select Committee has released its report on the New Zealand Nurses Organisation (NZNO) and Service and Food Workers Union Nga Ringa Tota (SFWU) petition calling for proper funding of the aged care sector. NZNO is frustrated that the report does nothing more than... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO News, Aged Care
15 It’s time for a living wage 14 February 2013: A living wage of at least $18.40 an hour for a family with two children and both adults working (one full time and one part time) must be supported by employers and the Government says the New Zealand Nurses Organisation (NZNO). NZNO industrial services manager, Cee Payne... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO News, Public Health
25 New president for country's largest nursing organisation 24 January 2013: The country’s largest nursing organisation, the New Zealand Nurses Organisation (NZNO), has a new president, Tauranga-based practice nurse Marion Guy. She won a three-way contest to co-lead the 46,000-member professional and industrial body. Guy will be joined in the leadership... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO News
24 Nurses support ‘Feed the Kids’ Bill 23 January 2013: The New Zealand Nurses Organisation (NZNO) is supporting the MANA party’s Bill which aims to set up breakfast and lunch programmes in all decile 1 and 2 schools. “Child poverty must be tackled’, said NZNO Nursing policy adviser/researcher Dr Jill Clendon. “Malnourished, hungry... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO News, Public Health
11 Secret trade deal will affect the cost of health care in New Zealand 10 December 2012: The New Zealand Nurses Organisation (NZNO) is concerned that, despite the Prime Minister’s previous assurances that the fundamentals of New Zealand’s drug buying agency Pharmac would be protected during trade talks, the opposite appears to be the case. This weekend the Trans... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO News
1 Great to see Waikato DHB prioritising women’s health 29 November 2012: The New Zealand Nurses Organisation (NZNO) is pleased to see the recommendations made in the ‘Status of Waikato DHB Women’s Health' report. NZNO professional nursing adviser, Kate Weston says, “The DHB needs to implement the interim measure of rostering an extra midwife per... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO News
26 Doing more with less doesn’t cut it when patient care is at stake 26 November 2012: The New Zealand Nurses Organisation (NZNO) says that extensive discussion between unions and Waikato DHB has failed to reassure nurses and allied health staff that their work is taken seriously by the DHB. The DHB is proposing to cut eight staff at a specialist rehabilitation... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO News, Patient Safety
23 “Making our hospitals safer” report shows areas for improvement and innovation 22 November 2012: The New Zealand Nurses Organisation (NZNO) welcomes the 2011/12 Serious and Sentinel events report “Making our hospitals safer”. The report contains the serious adverse events that have happened in hospitals over the past year. This year’s report shows that the largest... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO News, Nursing Shortages, Patient Safety
31 Changes to Employment Act bad news for workers 30 October 2012: The New Zealand Nurses Organisation (NZNO) says the Government’s announcement that it will introduce legislation before year’s end to amend the Employment Relations Act 2000 is a bad move that will be bad for workers. NZNO industrial adviser, Susan Stewart says, “The rights of... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO News
25 Workers hopeful of cross-party action on aged care issues 24 October 2012: The New Zealand Nurses Organisation (NZNO) and the Service and Food Workers Union: Nga Ringa Tota (SFWU) are hopeful that quality care for older New Zealanders is a step closer today, after a successful select committee presentation. Last year over 11000 New Zealanders signed... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO News, Aged Care
16 Government's youth health priority doesn't extend to funding 15 October 2012: The New Zealand Nurses Organisation (NZNO) is dismayed to learn of the closure of an important youth health Service. WAVES is a one stop youth health service that provides a range of health and social services to more than 3000 young people in New Plymouth. NZNO associate... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO News, Public Health, Health Funding
12 Five Practices to Host Physician Assistants 11 October 2012: The New Zealand Nurses Organisation (NZNO) strongly opposes the further recruitment of US physician assistants. NZNO professional services manager, Susanne Trim says, "We are disappointed that following a flawed and poorly evaluated 'demonstration' at just one District Health... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO News
11 Nurses - Just one of the missing elements in the White Paper 11 October 2012: The New Zealand Nurses Organisation (NZNO) believes the Government’s White Paper for Vulnerable Children is a good start but has serious concerns regarding its focus on the ‘problem’ and not on its prevention. NZNO is concerned that there is little mention of the role of nurses... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO News, Public Health
1 Internationally Qualified Nurses – Research on Workforce Released 30 September 2012: The New Zealand Nurses Organisation (NZNO) has completed research into the experiences of Internationally Qualified Nurses (IQNs) working in New Zealand. Dr Jill Clendon, NZNO’s Nursing Policy Advisor/Researcher; “The key findings were that discrimination against IQNs... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO News
31 DHB decides it’s a good idea to take health care services from those who need it the most 31 August 2012: The New Zealand Nurses Organisation (NZNO), the union and professional voice for nurses, is shocked that Capital and Coast DHB (CCDHB) is considering removing the last after-hours health service in the Porirua area. The DHB made the decision to investigate the possibility of... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO News, Public Health