30 Health NZ agrees to 24 new nurses for North Shore Hospital after 'nightmare' winter Radio New Zealand, 30 September [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO in the media
30 Will Labour keep its pay equity promise? Unions say it could cost more than $13 billion Stuff, 29 September 2026 [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO in the media
28 Kerri Nuku on The Panel The Panel, 25 September 2026 [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO in the media
28 Ministers bypassed usual process to hand-pick Nursing Council members The Post, 26 September 2026 [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO in the media
28 Nurse shortages cost lives: NZ study links understaffing to post-surgery deaths Waatea Digital, 25 September 2026 [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO in the media
28 Health NZ boosts frontline with nursing, midwifery staff Checkpoint, 25 September 2026 [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO in the media
28 Health NZ ‘confident’ it will hire 380 nurses, midwives and healthcare assistants in next year amid workforce pressures NZ Herald, 25 September 2026 [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO in the media
28 Hospitals get 380 extra frontline staff as Health NZ confronts rising demand The Post, 25 September 2026 [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO in the media
28 Health NZ adds 380 frontline roles as it considers nurse-to-patient ratios Stuff, 25 September 2026 [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO in the media
25 Rotorua NZNO conference: What nurses want from the next Government Rotorua Daily Post/NZ Herald, 25 September 2026 [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO in the media
25 Practice nurses accept 3.5% pay increase and new prescribing allowance offer NZ Doctor, 24 September 2026 [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO in the media
25 Health NZ moves to fix Canterbury recruitment issue after hiring freeze claims Chris Lynch Media, 24 September 2026 [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO in the media
23 Understaffed surgical wards linked to 182 preventable hospital deaths each year The Press, 23 September 2026 [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO in the media
23 'The new norm': Christchurch Hospital’s ED treating more patients in corridors Newstalk ZB, 23 September 2026 [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO in the media
23 Middlemore Hospital staff declare healthcare 'crisis' RNZ, 23 September 2026 [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO in the media
22 ‘We have lost confidence and trust’: Six health centre staff resign en masse after meeting goes wrong Manawatu Standard, 22 September 2026 [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO in the media
21 2300 more nurses by Christmas? NZNO says the numbers don't add up Waatea Digital, 21 September 2026 [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO in the media
21 'Exasperated' nurses strike at specialist Waitākere Hospital ward RNZ, 21 September 2026 [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO in the media
21 Patient numbers soar for Whanganui Hospital's 15-bed emergency department RNZ, 20 September 2026 [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO in the media
21 Whanganui Hospital ED: Nurses union claims 680% capacity, Health NZ disputes figure NZ Herald, 20 September 2026 [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO in the media
21 Daughter of man who died after 9 hour wait at Waikato ED speaks out 1News, 18 September 2026 [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO in the media
18 New practice nurse pay offer out to vote: 3.5% increase plus prescribing allowance NZ Doctor, 18 September 2026 [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO in the media
18 Health NZ internationally-trained nurses rise by more than 4800 since 2021 Newstalk ZB, 17 September 2026 [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO in the media
18 6am patient call: A morning in the life of a stretched primary care nurse NZ Doctor, 17 September 2026 [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO in the media
17 G’day Welly, where the bloody hell are ya? The Post, 17 September 2026 [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO in the media
16 Wellington Hospital closes off part of corridor for extra beds RNZ/TVNZ, 16 September 2026 [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO in the media
16 Nursing vacancies begin to climb as workforce growth stalls RNZ, 15 September 2026 [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO in the media
16 Tauranga Hospital Emergency Department nurses declare state of emergency Bay of Plenty Times/NZ Herald, 15 September 2026 [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO in the media
16 ‘It’s a warzone’: Man has aneursym in hospital toilet Stuff, 15 September 2026 [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO in the media
16 Nurse shortfall: Nearly 2/3 of Waikato ED shifts understaffed in June Waikato Times, 15 September 2026 [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO in the media
14 My worst day in 18 years working at Waikato Hospital – Tracy Chisholm NZ Herald, 14 September 2026 [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO in the media
14 Election 2026: East Cape election candidates challenged over health system Gisborne Herald, 11 September 2026 [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO in the media
10 Nurses from Gisborne Hospital's emergency department strike ThreeNews, 9 September 2026 (from 3:41 Login required) [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO in the media
10 ‘The system’s just broken me’: Why an emergency department nurse walked away Stuff, 10 September 2026 [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO in the media
10 Gisborne Hospital ED nurses strike over understaffing Gisborne Herald, 9 September 2026 [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO in the media
9 Hospitals were overflowing well before flu cases peaked, data reveals RNZ/Checkpoint, 9 September 2026 [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO in the media
9 Paddy Gower has issues: investigates the dire state of our EDs ThreeNow, 8 September 2026 (Three login required to view) [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO in the media
9 'Something has to give': Gisborne ED nurses to strike against staff shortages RNZ, 8 September 2026 [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO in the media
9 27-hour Waikato ED wait recorded days after Brent Horsburgh’s death Stuff, 8 September 2026 [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO in the media
9 Who hired more nurses? Data shows clear workforce plateau under National The Post, 9 September 2026 [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO in the media
8 Broken and tired: Gisborne Hospital ED Nurses to strike on Wednesday Te Ao News, 8 September 2026 [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO in the media
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 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
14 President Anne Daniels – Vote for Health: Healthy housing for all Housing is a critical social determinant of health. It is also a political football reflected in a government system that is set up to fail the homeless and those who are experiencing severe housing deprivation. Healthy housing for all can be achieved however, if there is a cross... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: President
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
16 NZNO to present DHB MECA offer; withdraws strike notice New Zealand Nurses Organisation media release, 16 July 2021 The New Zealand Nurses Organisation (NZNO) says significant progress has been made in negotiations with the district health boards (DHBs) over the latest multi-employer collective agreement (MECA), and it will be presenting an offer... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO News, Industrial Action, Safe Staffing, Nursing Shortages
6 NZNO members approve three more strikes New Zealand Nurses Organisation media release, 6 July 2021 The New Zealand Nurses Organisation (NZNO) says its 30,000 members working in DHBs have voted in favour of three more strikes: July 29/30 (24 hours), August 19 (8 hours), September 9/10 (24 hours). The strike ballot closed at 12 Noon... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: Industrial Action, Safe Staffing, Nursing Shortages, Pay Equity
7 Nurses reject DHB offer and confirm strike action New Zealand Nurses Organisation media release, 7 June 2021 The New Zealand Nurses Organisation says its 30,000 members who work in DHBs have voted overwhelmingly to reject a second offer in their current round of multi-employer collective agreement (MECA) negotiations. This means the... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: Industrial Action, Safe Staffing, Nursing Shortages, Pay Equity
17 NZNO Rūnanga and PHARMAC to recognise Māori nurses in fourth Tapuhi Kaitiaki awards Te Rūnanga o Tōpūtanga Tapuhi Kaitiaki o Aotearoa and PHARMAC – Te Pātaka Whaioranga are proud to open submissions for the fourth annual PHARMAC Tapuhi Kaitiaki Awards. The Awards, which were first held in 2018, acknowledge the key role Māori nurses play in influencing health outcomes for... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: Health Funding
14 NZNO DHB members vote to strike! New Zealand Nurses Organisation media release, 14 May 2021 The New Zealand Nurses Organisation (NZNO) will be issuing strike notices to the country’s district health boards (DHBs) after its 30,000 members who work in DHBs voted overwhelmingly in favour of an eight-hour strike on 9... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO News, Industrial Action, Safe Staffing, Patient Safety
12 NZNO insists on good faith bargaining in light of pay restraint New Zealand Nurses Organisation media release, 12 May 2021 The New Zealand Nurses Organisation (NZNO) says it’s ironic that, on the eve of the International Day of the Nurse, it had to attend a meeting with Government to defend its members’ right to be treated in good faith while... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO News, Industrial Action, Safe Staffing, Nursing Shortages, Pay Equity
12 Stand behind us on International Nurses Day, says NZNO New Zealand Nurses Organisation media release, 12 May 2021 On the International Day of the Nurse (12 May) the New Zealand Nurses Organisation (NZNO) is asking the people of Aotearoa New Zealand to get behind nurses and all health workers in their struggle for fair pay and safe... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO News, Industrial Action, Safe Staffing
6 Nurses extremely disappointed at pay freeze announcement New Zealand Nurses Organisation media release, 5 May 2021 NZNO says health care workers across Aotearoa New Zealand are extremely disappointed following the government’s pay freeze announcement. Despite being on the frontline for COVID-19, Nurses, midwives, healthcare assistants and... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: Safe Staffing, Health Funding
12 Nurses find first DHB collective agreement offer completely unacceptable New Zealand Nurses Organisation media release, 12 April 2021 The nearly 30,000 district health board (DHB) members of the New Zealand Nurses Organisation (NZNO) have received the first DHB offer in their multi-employer collective agreement (MECA) negotiations, which began in June last year.... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: Industrial Action, Safe Staffing, Nursing Shortages, Patient Safety
19 Pasifika encouraged to get COVID-19 vaccine New Zealand Nurses Organisation media release, 19 March 2021 The Pacific Nursing Section of the New Zealand Nurses Organisation (NZNO) is asking the Pasifika community to accept the COVID-19 vaccine and says the Government needs a special vaccination programme for Pasifika. Pacific Nursing... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO News
19 Understaffing’s dire impacts on aged care highlighted New Zealand Nurses Organisation media release, 19 March 2021 Understaffing in the aged care sector in Aotearoa New Zealand is the focus of this year’s Caregivers Week, which starts on Monday 22 March. Understaffing means workers do not have time to provide the best possible... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO News, Aged Care, Safe Staffing
12 NZNO to picket Labtests Auckland office New Zealand Nurses Organisation media release, 12 March 2021 After ongoing negotiations with Labtests since September last year and mediation in late January, NZNO members have voted to take picket action and commence a 24 hour strike ballot NZNO organiser Sarah Barker says the decision... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO News, Industrial Action, Primary Healthcare
26 Māori Nurses are tired of waiting for equity Māori nurses are tired of waiting for long-overdue action addressing the 25 percent pay gap between themselves and those working for district health boards. Kerri Nuku, Kaiwhakahaere of Tōpūtanga Tapuhi Kaitiaki o Aotearoa/New Zealand Nurses Organisation, says Māori nurses have been pursuing... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO News, Health Funding, Health Policy
26 Māori Nurses are tired of waiting for equity Māori nurses are tired of waiting for long-overdue action addressing the 25 percent pay gap between themselves and those working for district health boards. Kerri Nuku, Kaiwhakahaere of Tōpūtanga Tapuhi Kaitiaki o Aotearoa/New Zealand Nurses Organisation, says Māori nurses have been pursuing... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO News, Health Funding, Health Policy
12 Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern must hear nurses on their own terms New Zealand Nurses Organisation media release, 12 February 2021 The New Zealand Nurses Organisation (NZNO) is urging Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern to invest time into hearing real stories from frontline MIQ nurses and other health workers. The Prime Minister has stated publicly that... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO News
10 Tai Tokerau Nurse Marie Noa receives prestigious Akenehi Hei Award New Zealand Nurses Organisation (NZNO) media release, 10 February 2021 Renowned Ngāti Hine rangatira and nurse Marie Noa has received the Te Rūnanga o Tōpūtanga Tapuhi Kaitiaki o Aotearoa (NZNO) Akenehi Hei Award for her dedication to the health of whānau Māori in Te Tai Tokerau and... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO News
3 Family Planning workers vote to strike New Zealand Nurses Organisation media release 3 February 2021 The New Zealand Nurses Organisation (NZNO) says around 100 of its members working for the Family Planning Association (FPA) as nurses, medical receptionists/administrators and health promoters have voted to strike from 7.00am on 16... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO News, Industrial Action, Primary Healthcare
22 Auckland understaffing makes nurses fearful at work New Zealand Nurses Organisation media release, 22 December 2020 The New Zealand Nurses Organisation (NZNO) says unpreparedness for COVID-19 and a sustained lack of investment in the resources required for safe staffing have left nurses and health care workers at Auckland District Health Board... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO News, Safe Staffing
16 Te Rūnanga mourns the passing of tōhuna tipua Dr Rose Pere Te Rūnanga o Tōpūtanga Tapuhi Kaitiaki o Aotearoa/New Zealand Nurses Organisation media release, 16 December 2020 Te Rūnanga o Tōpūtanga Tapuhi Kaitiaki o Aotearoa mourns the passing of Dr Rose Pere, revered tōhuna tipua and leader for the revitalisation of indigenous knowledge and life... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO News
3 NZNO Chief Executive Memo Musa to resign New Zealand Nurses Organisation media release, 3 December 2020 The Board of the New Zealand Nurses Organisation (NZNO) regrets to announce the resignation of NZNO Chief Executive Memo Musa. NZNO President Heather Symes said Mr Musa, who took up the Chief Executive role in May 2013, has... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO News
13 NZNO considering action to remove unsafe MIQ workers New Zealand Nurses Organisation media release, 13 November 2020 The New Zealand Nurses Organisation (NZNO) remains greatly concerned at the lack of action by DHBs, the Ministry of Health and MBIE to protect its members working in Government MIQs. The union and professional organisation is now... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO News, Industrial Action, Public Health
9 Striking Primary Health Care workers just want due respect New Zealand Nurses Organisation media release, 9 November 2020 Primary Health Care (PHC) nurses and administration/reception staff say all they are asking for is their due respect and to receive equal pay with their DHB colleagues for work of equal value. Around 3200 PHC members of the New... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO News, Industrial Action
7 Quarantine worker COVID infection evidence of MIQ system failures New Zealand Nurses Organisation media release, 7 November 2020 The New Zealand Nurses Organisation says the fact that an Auckland MIQ worker has contracted COVID-19, as announced yesterday, is both disappointing and troubling, but not at all surprising. NZNO Associate Professional Services... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO News, Public Health, Safe Staffing
4 Unsafe MIQ staffing and conditions putting us all at risk New Zealand Nurses Organisation media release, 4 November 2020 The New Zealand Nurses Organisation (NZNO) says two health workers infected with COVID-19 in Christchurch are a symptom of systemic, structural problems with the way managed isolation and quarantine (MIQ) facilities are being... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO News, Public Health, Safe Staffing, Nursing Shortages
23 NZNO escalates Primary Health Care strike action New Zealand Nurses Organisation media release, 23 October 2020 The New Zealand Nurses Organisation (NZNO) has issued a strike notice today covering some 3200 Primary Health Care (PHC) nurses and receptionist/administration staff across more than 500 practices and accident/medical centres... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO News, Industrial Action, Primary Healthcare
19 Nurses and health workers agree to keep moving New Zealand Nurses Organisation media release, 19 October 2020 The New Zealand Nurses Organisation (NZNO) congratulates the Labour Party on its historic election win and promises to work with the new Government so that progress in health can “keep moving” in Aotearoa New... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO News, Health Funding, Pay Equity, Primary Healthcare, Health Policy
15 Second strike ballot for Primary Health Care workers New Zealand Nurses Organisation media release, 15 October 2020 3200 Primary Health Care (PHC) nurses and staff members employed in more than 500 general practices and accident and medical centres will commence voting today on a second round of strike action. Two 24 hour strikes two weeks... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO News
6 Open letter to PM expresses nurses’ disappointment at having to consider further industrial action New Zealand Nurses Organisation media release, 6 October 2020 The New Zealand Nurses Organisation (NZNO) has today sent an open letter to Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern asking why her Government has shown no urgency in helping find the money to provide pay parity for its Primary Health Care... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO News, Industrial Action, Pay Equity, Primary Healthcare
3 Primary health care workers ballot for further industrial action if no quick resolution More than 3,400 primary health workers across more than 500 general practices and accident and medical centres have voted overwhelmingly for further industrial action if there is no resolution that addresses pay parity. The resolution adopted at the 34 stop work meetings held on Wednesday 30... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO News, Primary Healthcare
18 Service to Nursing Award 2020 goes to patient rights advocate New Zealand Nurses Organisation media release, 18 September 2020 Each year the New Zealand Nurses Organisation (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... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO News, Patient Safety
17 NZNO Young Nurse of the Year recognised for outstanding leadership New Zealand Nurses Organisation media release, 17 September 2020 The New Zealand Nurses Organisation’s (NZNO’s) Young Nurse of the Year Award was presented at the organisation’s online Annual General Meeting today. The recipient was Kelly Talbot, a 29-year-old... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO News, Leadership
15 Primary health care nurses and staff to hold second round of stop work meetings New Zealand Nurses Organisation media release, 15 September 2020 More than 3400 primary health care nurses and medical receptionists/administrators across more than 500 general practices and accident and medical centres will stop work for two hours nationwide on Wednesday 30 September... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO News, Industrial Action, Primary Healthcare
3 NZNO acknowledges departing Chief Nursing Officer New Zealand Nurses Organisation media release, 3 September 2020 The New Zealand Nurses Organisation (NZNO) is sad to see the departure of Margareth Broodkoorn as the Ministry of Health’s Chief Nursing Officer, and wishes her well in her new role as CEO of the Hokianga Health Community... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO News
1 Primary Health Care worker strike to proceed New Zealand Nurses Organisation media release, 1 September 2020 The New Zealand Nurses Organisation confirms that the Primary Health Care (PHC) worker strike scheduled for eight hours on 3 September will go ahead after mediation with employers, held today, failed to reach a resolution. The... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO News, Industrial Action, Primary Healthcare
28 Mediation last chance to avoid strike, says NZNO New Zealand Nurses Organisation media release, 28 August 2020 The New Zealand Nurses Organisation (NZNO) says mediation, scheduled for 1 September, is the last chance to resolve the impasse that has led to scheduled strike action on 3 September. NZNO issued a strike notice covering some... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO News, Industrial Action, Primary Healthcare
27 De-valuing of nursing deeply worrying New Zealand Nurses Organisation media release, 27 August 2020 The New Zealand Nurses Organisation’s (NZNO’s) College of Emergency Nurses (CENNZ) says the de-valuing of the nursing role evident in recent moves by the Canterbury DHB (CDHB) are deeply worrying, and that all New... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO News, Safe Staffing, Nursing Shortages, Health Funding, Patient Safety
20 NZNO seriously concerned about leadership crisis at Canterbury DHB The New Zealand Nurses Organisation (NZNO) expresses extreme concern and alarm following the resignations of executive staff at Canterbury District Health Board (CDHB), most recently Mary Gordon, the Executive Director of Nursing, and Dr Sue Nightingale, the Chief Medical Officer. NZNO Chief... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO News
17 NZNO to issue strike notice but says action easily avoidable New Zealand Nurses Organisation media release, 18 August 2020 The New Zealand Nurses Organisation (NZNO) will issue a strike notice tomorrow covering some 3200 Primary Health Care (PHC) nurses and receptionist/administration staff across more than 500 practices and accident/medical centres... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO News, Industrial Action, Primary Healthcare
4 Primary Health Care strike ballot underway New Zealand Nurses Organisation media release, 4 August 2020 More than 3400 Primary Health Care nurses and medical receptionists/administrators across more than 500 practices and accident and medical centres will commence a ballot for strike action today. The ballot will run until... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO News, Industrial Action, Primary Healthcare
22 Minimum staffing numbers in aged residential care demanded New Zealand Nurses Organisation media release, 22 July 2020 The New Zealand Nurses Organisation (NZNO) and E tū, with the support of Grey Power, launched an online open letter to Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern yesterday pushing for mandatory minimum staffing numbers of nurses and caregivers in... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO News, Aged Care, Safe Staffing
6 Primary health care nurses and staff to stop work New Zealand Nurses Organisation media release, 6 July 2020 More than 3400 primary health care nurses and medical receptionists/administrators across more than 500 practices and accident and medical centres will stop work for two hours nationwide on Thursday 23 July after mediation to settle... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO News, Industrial Action, Safe Staffing, Nursing Shortages, Pay Equity, Primary Healthcare
16 NZNO welcomes health system review report New Zealand Nurses Organisation media release, 16 June 2020 The New Zealand Nurses Organisation (NZNO) says it agrees with the direction proposed in the health system review report released today, and says the changes it suggests have been much anticipated. NZNO Kaiwhakahaere Kerri Nuku... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO News, Public Health, Health Funding, Health Policy
12 Primary health care nurses see red over pay parity New Zealand Nurses Organisation media release, 12 June 2020 Pay talks stalled yesterday and Mediation is the next step for primary health care nurses, says the New Zealand Nurses Organisation (NZNO). NZNO has been negotiating the Primary Health Care Multi-Employer Collective Agreement (PHC... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO News, Safe Staffing, Primary Healthcare
8 NZNO CE rejects resolution to dissolve Board New Zealand Nurses Organisation media release, 8 June 2020 New Zealand Nurses Organisation (NZNO) CE Memo Musa announced today that a resolution calling for the dissolution of the NZNO Board is not legally valid and is inconsistent with NZNO’s Constitution. The resolution was... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO News
8 Primary health care nurses failed by funding lack New Zealand Nurses Organisation media release, 8 June 2020 The New Zealand Nurses Organisation (NZNO) has been negotiating the Primary Health Care Multi-Employer Collective Agreement (PHC MECA) since November last year. However, NZNO Industrial Advisor Chris Wilson says the additional funding... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO News
29 Report reveals frontline nurses’ struggles during COVID-19 pandemic New Zealand Nurses Organisation media release, 29 May 2020 A recently released report by the New Zealand Nurses Organisation (NZNO) and the McGuinness Institute highlights the challenges faced by NZNO members (nurses, midwives, health care assistants, kai mahi hauora and nursing students)... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO News, Policy analyses and reports
21 Primary health care nurses reject pay offer New Zealand Nurses Organisation media release, 21 May 2020 After prolonged negotiations primary health care nurses have voted down a final offer from employers of 2.5 and 2 percent pay increases over two years. The New Zealand Nurses Organisation (NZNO) has been negotiating the Primary... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO News, Health Funding, Primary Healthcare
18 Budget not specific on opportunities New Zealand Nurses Organisation media release, 18 May 2020 The New Zealand Nurses Organisation (NZNO) says it is pleased to see significant investment into health and disabilities in the 2020 Budget, but wants more detail about how that money will be targeted, lest important opportunities be... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO News, Health Funding, Health Policy
13 Serious lessons from Waitakere Hospital COVID-19 report New Zealand Nurses Organisation media release, 13 May 2020 The New Zealand Nurses Organisation (NZNO) says it welcomes the incident review report released today by Waitematā District Health Board (DHB) into COVID-19 Staff infections at Waitakere Hospital during April. Seven nurses... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO News, Safe Staffing, Patient Safety
12 NZNO pays tribute to nurses who have died internationally New Zealand Nurses Organisation media release, 12 May 2020 On the International Day of the Nurse, NZNO is paying tribute to the 301 nurses from 32 countries who have died from their frontline work fighting COVID-19. This is the latest tally from Global Nurses United (GNU), but GNU... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO News, Nursing Organisations
28 Kaiwhakahaere Kerri Nuku – What does democracy look like? Last week’s Parliamentary urgency debates, coming at the 11th hour of this Government’s term, remind us just how fragile our democracy can be. Three bills relating to Te Tiriti o Waitangi were progressed through Parliament under urgency. The proposed changes include removing some... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: Kaiwhakahaere
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