31 Towards New Data and Statistics Legislation: Public Discussion Document Member feedback is sought on a proposed update to the Statistics Act 1975. The new legislation aims to find the right balance between delivering increased value to New Zealanders through data availability and research, while ensuring data such as health information is shared and used in a way... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: Consultations
31 Child and Youth Wellbeing Strategy Member feedback is sought developing a child and youth wellbeing strategy, a requirement of the Child Poverty Reduction legislation. An overview, including relevant Cabinet papers, can be found... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: Consultations
24 Equal Pay Amendment Bill NZNO seeks your feedback on the proposed amendment to the Equal Pay Act which aims to improve the process for pursuing equal pay claims in Aotearoa New Zealand. It aims to address sex-based discrimination in remuneration and employment terms and conditions across female-dominated... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: Consultations
9 Position Statement: Bullying A position statement on bullying that clearly states the unacceptability of bullying behavior in the work context of nurses has been requested. This would be in addition to the other resources that NZNO provides on recognizing, addressing and preventing bullying in workplaces. The draft... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: Consultations
5 National Guidance on Follow up and a Supportive Care of lung cancer patients after curative intent therapy Your feedback is sought on the second draft (Consultation V2) of the ‘National Guidance on Follow up and a Supportive Care of lung cancer patients after curative intent therapy’ – Provisional developed by the National Lung Cancer Working Group (NLCWG) and sub work group. The guidance... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: Consultations
26 Rewrite of family justice reforms The 2014 changes were meant to help people resolve parenting disputes without having to go to court, but have in fact led to the opposite as there’s been a huge increase in the number of urgent ‘without notice’ applications which have to be put before a Family Court judge. This... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: Consultations
26 Reform of the State Sector Act 1988 Members are invited to contribute their views and knowledge as nurses on the reform of the State Sector Act, a process that aims to ensure New Zealand has a public service that reflects the people it serves. NZNO welcomes your feedback on how the legislative changes may enable delivery of... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: Consultations
26 Embedding Wellbeing in the Public Finance Act 1989 Members are invited to contribute their views and knowledge as nurses on a proposed amendment to the Public Finance Act to include “wellbeing” in its broadest sense at the heart of policies and fiscal decisions. NZNO welcomes your feedback on the following specific questions from... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: Consultations
26 Trade for All – Health Information Digital technologies which enable health information to be stored, assessed and transmitted between countries is central to global trade. NZNO seeks your feedback on the digital exchange of health information eg for assessment, treatment, storage, research etc that is currently taking place and... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: Consultations
15 NZ Health Research Strategy 2017-2027 Member feedback is sought on: the overall framework for health research suggestions for specific health research priorities; and Each of the five draft strategic investment areas outlined in the Health Research Council’s consultation document. You can... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: Consultations
12 Trade for All – Health Information between Countries Digital technologies which enable health information to be stored, assessed and transmitted between countries is central to global trade. NZNO seeks your feedback on the digital exchange of health information eg for assessment, treatment, storage, research etc that is currently taking place and... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: Consultations
4 Strategy to Prevent and Minimise Gambling Harm for 2019/20 to 2021/22 The government is reviewing the Strategy to Prevent and Minimise Gambling Harm for 2019/20 to 2021/22 in response to the increasing number of people affected by gambling harm, no improvement in harm reduction over the past seven years and persistent health inequities for the most affected... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: Consultations
21 Draft Family Violence Information Sharing Guidance NZNO seeks your feedback on draft guidance on managing and sharing information in the family violence sector. Feedback will inform the rules and guidelines when the Family Whanau Violence Legislation passes and comes into force. Please find the draft guidance attached here: ... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: Consultations
16 Draft National Ethical Standards for Health and Disability Research: Consultation document NZNO seeks member feedback on the Draft National Ethical Standards for Health and Disability Research: Consultation document In particular feedback is sought on: whether the Standards are fit for purpose: are the contents of the Standards helpful, clear, relevant and workable? whether... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: Consultations
15 Indicators Aotearoa New Zealand – Ngā Tūtohu Aotearoa NZNO seeks your feedback on the development of wellbeing indicators to track NZ’s progress. The indicators aim to: go beyond economic measures such as GDP, to include wellbeing and sustainable development; build on international best practice; include cultural and Te Ao Māori... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: Consultations