8 Breaking Point: Gisborne ED nurses to walk off the job Waatea News, 8 September 2026 [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO in the media
8 Middlemore Hospital nurses reportedly asked to work despite calling in sick RNZ/NZ Herald, 8 September 2026 [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO in the media
8 ED wait of 27.5 hours spotlights pressure on Waikato Hospital The Post, 8 September 2026 [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO in the media
8 Plunket nurses facing unprecedented workload in 'healthcare crisis' Checkpoint, 7 September 2026 [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO in the media
8 'We are in a health care crisis' - Plunket nurses face chronic understaffing Radio New Zealand, 7 September 2026 [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO in the media
8 It's not unusual to see 300 people at ED per day waiting Pacific Media Network, 7 September 2026 [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO in the media
8 Waikato ED toilet death: Health NZ apologises for 9-hour 18-minute wait without seeing a doctor, admits man could have survived Stuff, 8 September 2026 [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO in the media
7 'Absolute chaos' at Gisborne Hospital ED as nurses struggle with staffing shortages RNZ/1 News, 6 September 2026 [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO in the media
7 Immigration nation - the changing face of NZ Waikato Times, 6 September 2026 [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO in the media
7 Never There: The coalition fails to show. Nick's Korero, 5 September 2026 [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO in the media
7 Disability System Failing Tāngata Whaikaha Māori: Nurses Demand Government Act on Tribunal Findings Waatea News, 4 September 2026 [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO in the media
7 Levels of care decreasing at an alarming rate TVNZ, 4 September 2026 [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO in the media
7 Nurses speak of nightmare winter at North Shore Hospital Radio New Zealand Audio, 4 September 2026 [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO in the media
7 Fact-check: Have we really got 2100 extra nurses under this Government? Stuff, 4 September 2026 [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO in the media
6 Gisborne ED nurses to strike RNZ Bulletins, 5 September 2026 [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO in the media
6 Gisborne ED nurses to strike/EDs under pressure Radio New Zealand Audio, 5 September 2026 [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO in the media
4 'Worst I've seen in 35 years' - emotions run high after nurses call public meeting 1 News, 4 September 2026 [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO in the media
4 North Shore residents show support for nurses at public meeting Radio New Zealand/Reo Irirangi, 3 September 2026 [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO in the media
4 Middlemore Hospital swamped in 'appalling' late-night surge of patients Radio NZ, 3 September 2026 [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO in the media
3 Guaranteed jobs for nurses? One News Breakfast, TVNZ, 1 September 2026 [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO in the media
3 Nursing Students Warn Aotearoa Is Losing the Workforce It Desperately Needs Waatea News, 2 September 2026 [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO in the media
2 North Shore ED State of Emergency w/ NZNO delegate Jean Classey 95.b FM, 25 August 2026 [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO in the media
2 Gisborne Hospital ED nurses to strike over understaffing on September 9 Gisborne Herald, 2 September 2026 [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO in the media
2 Nearly half of Southland Hospital mental health specialist roles vacant Southland Times/The Press, 2 September 2026 [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO in the media
1 Dawn Blyth on The Panel The Panel with Zoe George and Tim Wilson, 31 August 2026 (from 21.41) [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO in the media
1 Whangārei Hospital ED patients treated in corridors as flu surge strains staff Northern Advocate, 31 August 2026 [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO in the media
1 Dr Worm: Simeon Brown with his head in the ground. Nick's Korero, 31 August 2026 [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO in the media
31 Some patients face 24-hour wait at Wellington Hospital emergency department RNZ/Stuff.co.nz/TVNZ/1 News/New Zealand Herald/ODT, 30-31 August 2026 [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO in the media
31 ‘Spiralling out of control’: Health workers on short-staffing impact Waikato Times, 31 August 2026 [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO in the media
28 Northland nurse and academic wins prestigious Māori leadership award NZ Doctor, 27 August 2026 [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO in the media
27 “We’re at War”: North Shore Nurses Declare State of Emergency as ED Hits 300% Capacity Waatea News, 27 August 2026 [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO in the media
27 My three weeks in hospital: Why our health system can’t cope 1News, 27 August 2026 [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO in the media
27 Health Minister’s claim Winter Plan ‘managing well’ delusional NZ Doctor, 26 August 2026 [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO in the media
27 Nursing students are rejecting careers in aged care. A staffing crisis is coming The Conversation/RNZ, 26 August 2026 [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO in the media
27 New Zealand’s hospital headaches, by the numbers The Spinoff, 26 August 2026 [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO in the media
27 “State of Emergency”: North Shore Nurses Warn Chronic Understaffing Is Putting Patients at Risk Waatea News, 26 August 2026 [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO in the media
26 Hospital data shows nursing shortages continue to put patients at risk NZ Doctor, 25 August 2026 [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO in the media
26 North Shore Hospital nurses meet Health NZ over ED 'crisis' Radio NZ, 25 August 2026 [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO in the media
26 Nobody wants their loved ones left waiting when they're at their most vulnerable 1 News Breakfast, 25 August 2026 [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO in the media
25 Nurses v Health NZ: Our data interactive reveals the truth about hospital staffing New Zealand Herald, 25 August 2026 [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO in the media
25 Deaths confirmed amid worst winter illness hospitalisations in a decade Stuff, 25 August 2026 [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO in the media
25 Not enough nurses to care for sickest patients Checkpoint, 24 August 2026 [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO in the media
25 NZNO delegate and nurse on the levels of 'overcrowding' Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive, 24 August 2026 [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO in the media
25 Fed-up North Shore ED staff declare state of emergency NZ Doctor, 24 August 2026 [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO in the media
25 North Shore Hospital ED nurses declare ‘state of emergency’ amid overcrowding Stuff, 24 August 2026 [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO in the media
25 Nurses sound alarm on conditions at North Shore Hospital RNZ Audio, 24 August 2026 [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO in the media
25 'Absolute nightmare' - patients left waiting in soiled beds at North Shore emergency department RNZ/New Zealand Herald/TVNZ, 24 August 2026 [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO in the media
25 Devastating cancer bottleneck experts say shouldn’t have happened - and the human cost Stuff, 24 August 2026 [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO in the media
25 Flu surge forces surgery delays, special wards SunLive, 21 August 2026 [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO in the media
21 Hospital security spend puts workplace safety on HR agenda HRD, 21 August 2026 [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO in the media
17 Our leaders speak: President Anne Daniels – Integrity – the foundation of trust Integrity is more than being honest, it’s about speaking and acting in a way that is consistent with your values. This is particularly important when you are in a position of leadership. Integrity is the foundation of trust in relationships, it builds credibility and is... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: President
20 President Anne Daniels – There's nothing to see here? A little over two weeks ago, amendments to the Health and Safety in Work Act (2015) were passed and will be enacted in April 2027. This bill was passed despite unions, health and safety professionals, employer groups and even ACC themselves, warning the... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: President
22 President Anne Daniels – Long term game: The political determinants of health. On 7 November 2026, New Zealand will once again decide on our next government. That means every one of us who are enrolled to vote must take the opportunity to decide on our future (Enrol or update online | Vote NZ). During every election we hear promises from political parties. Now is the... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: President
25 President Anne Daniels – Ordinary people doing the extraordinary The close ratification of hard-fought Te Whatu Ora negotiations, is naturally a time of reflection and analysis. Will the acceptance of this offer stem the tide of nurses leaving our shores to work in Australia for better pay, nurse to patient... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: President
28 President Anne Daniels – Assumptions As a nurse, I have learnt over the years never to assume that the information given to me is correct. To keep my patient safe, I always need to verify that the information I have received, or information in front of me, is correct. We all know the old saying about assumptions – assumptions... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: President
30 President Anne Daniels – True grit Reading the Sunday Star Times (22.3.2026) caused me to observe the devolution of much of what is meaningful to our collective society. The health and wellbeing of our nation is, indeed, under continuous attack through deliberate dismantling of legislation, infrastructure, policy and procedure... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: President
2 President Anne Daniels - Advocacy and action beyond false economies The Treasury last week told the Government there was room to borrow more for essential infrastructure such as health and education. The fact is that Aotearoa/New Zealand GDP to debt ratio is the lowest in comparative countries. In response, Deputy Prime Minister David Seymour stated there was... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: President
4 President Anne Daniels – Everything is political when turmoil abounds. Values matter The year has just begun. Nationally and internationally, we see, hear and experience turmoil everywhere. How do our hearts not break for those families who have lost loved ones in the recent rains, floods and slips that have changed the lives of many in an instant? It could have been any one of... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: President
16 President Anne Daniels – What’s next? Burning nurses at the stake? Throughout history, women who are healers, have been silenced. From the time of burning of wise women who helped and healed at the stake, to this very day, where the Coalition Government is being very deliberate in its choices of whose voices will be heard and privileged on the new Health... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: President
25 President Anne Daniels – Lies or misinformation by design Anne Daniels, President NZNO Tōpūtanga Tapuhi Kaitiaki o Aotearoa Recent times have been so challenging for our members that they will be remembered as the worst of times. We have a Government that is doing everything it can to oppress and create fear and uncertainty among workers, the... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: President
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
31 Our leaders speak: Kaiwhakahaere Kerri Nuku – Is health care a ‘boiling frog’? I want to start by acknowledging nurses, health workers, and everyone holding the system together across the motu. This winter has been rough. We expect winter to put pressure on services, but this one has felt relentless. Influenza has moved through whānau, communities, and the workforce... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: Kaiwhakahaere
4 Kaiwhakahaere Kerri Nuku – Stop speaking for nurses The world of politics now moves with a furious and unsettled pace, as though the very ground beneath power has begun to tremble. Voices clash, loyalties waver, and uncertainty gathers like a storm over the halls where decisions are made. We are only weeks out from what should be the... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: Kaiwhakahaere
13 Kaiwhakahaere Kerri Nuku – HPCAA Bill attacks workforce independence The Coalition Government has shown repeatedly it’s no defender of workers’ rights and its latest proposed changes are a blatant attack on the regulation of our traditionally independent workforce. Introduced to Parliament in May, the Health Practitioners Competence Assurance... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: Kaiwhakahaere
8 Kaiwhakahaere Kerri Nuku – Nursing: Holding onto our humanity in times of change It was not uncommon for a nurse to come from generations of nurses. In many whānau there was a nurse, Kaiāwhina, community nurse, Karitane nurse, hospital... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: Kaiwhakahaere
11 Kaiwhakahaere Kerri Nuku – Women’s rights, pay equity, and nursing’s political power A year after pay equity was stripped from women, we are seeing – again – how this country relies on women’s unpaid and underpaid labour: caring, birthing, leading communities, and holding people together. When women demand fair pay for work society cannot function without, we... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: Kaiwhakahaere
13 Kaiwhakahaere Kerri Nuku – Urgent need for paid placements Recently, I've followed media coverage from Poihaere Whare, highlighting the significant challenges faced by student nurses in New Zealand. The ongoing fuel crisis and added practical demands like travel and parking costs intensify existing student poverty. Poihaere's core message,... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: Kaiwhakahaere
16 Kaiwhakahaere Kerri Nuku – Our government doesn’t want us to be involved in the world – but it’s coming for us The knock-on effects of the latest wars started by the United States is a reminder that when they act Aotearoa is not immune. Just last night, the Government met to urgently consider the return of carless days and fuel rationing. Flights have been reduced to some of our most vulnerable... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: Kaiwhakahaere
2 Kaiwhakahaere Kerri Nuku – We know what to do and how to do it! My whakapapa recognises Maungaharuru, the mountain renowned for its distinctive roaring sounds—a legacy of the diverse avian populations that once inhabited the area. Maungaharuru holds spiritual significance for the hapū Ngāti Kurumōkihi, who serve as its kaitiaki (guardians). Aotearoa... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: Kaiwhakahaere
20 Our leaders speak: Kaiwhakahaere Kerri Nuku – More security in ED: Tread with caution When I hear of pushes to up security in hospital emergency departments, I must admit there’s a part of me that is hesitant. Of course, I want all health care workers to be safe on duty including ED nurses. But I also know many Māori already feel discriminated in ED and other hospital... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: Kaiwhakahaere
11 Kaiwhakahaere Kerri Nuku – Policy and nursing leaders are hurting our next generation of nurses Kerri Nuku, Kaiwhakahaere NZNO Tōpūtanga Tapuhi Kaitiaki o Aotearoa The unrelenting challenges from this coalition Government has been overwhelming. From the Regulatory Standards Bill, wider deregulation programme, repeal of the Smokefree Act, Treaty Principles Bill, assault on pay equity,... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: Kaiwhakahaere
14 Kaiwhakahaere Kerri Nuku – Kia ora maia! Be brave and courageous when you need to be Kerri Nuku, Kaiwhakahaere NZNO Tōpūtanga Tapuhi Kaitiaki o Aotearoa Earlier this week, we heard about the cost of not exercising bravery or courage when it is most needed. The British nurse, Lucy Letby, convicted of murdering seven babies over two years was shocking news to hear. But... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: Kaiwhakahaere
16 Kaiwhakahaere Kerri Nuku – A bit of wāhine Māori inspiration as we fight for all women Kerri Nuku, Kaiwhakahaere NZNO Tōpūtanga Tapuhi Kaitiaki o Aotearoa This coalition Government punched women in the face when it recently cut and made it even more tricky to progress pay equity claims. I want to offer a wāhine Māori perspective, in the hope to keep us inspired and... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: Kaiwhakahaere