23 Patient suffers spinal fracture amid Waitākere Hospital staffing shortages – NZ Herald [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO in the media
23 Christchurch ‘needs a second hospital’ as 470 people pour into emergency department on one day – The Press [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO in the media
23 Clinics cancelled as Waikato hospitals hit by major IT outage – Waikato Times/The Press/The Post, 22 July 2026 [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO in the media
22 Health NZ says staffing improving after nurses warn of worsening workload – The Press, 22 July 2026 [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO in the media
15 Calls Grow for Independent Inquiry After Waikato ED Death Raises Fresh Questions Over Hospital Staffing - Waatea News, 15 July 2026 [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO in the media
14 Cultural safety in healthcare is not ‘ideological’ – it is saving lives - NZ Doctor, 14 July 2026 [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO in the media
13 ‘It’s relentless’: What it’s like to be an ED nurse in New Zealand right now - The Spinoff, 13 July 2026 [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO in the media
13 Mental health staff say police refused to help with violent patient - RNZ, 13 July 2026 [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO in the media
11 Nursing union calls for staffing transparency on night of ED death - The Post/The Press, 11 July 2026 [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO in the media
9 Waikato ED death reinforces why squeezed nurses need more than annual gaming - NZ Herald, 9 July 2026 [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO in the media
9 'Acute unexpected incident': Review released into Waikato ED death - Newstalk ZB, 9 July 2026 [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO in the media
9 Homeless and hospitalised: The deadly impact of sleeping rough - RNZ/NZ Herald, 9 July 2026 [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO in the media
9 Hospitalisations among homeless people double in six years - Morning Report, 9 July 2026 [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO in the media
7 Hawke’s Bay Hospital ED under pressure despite winter plan, up to 60 people waiting at a time - Hawkes Bay Today, 7 July 2026 [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO in the media
7 Empty lot consented for car park near Christchurch Hospital idle as 2000 staff wait - The Press, 7 July 2026 [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO in the media
6 Health system struggles with seasonal surge in illness - Morning Report, 6 July 2026 [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO in the media
6 More temporary beds added to hospitals around NZ to meet winter demand - RNZ, 6 July 2026 [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO in the media
4 Nightmare waiting to happen’: Police pullback puts pressure on Whanganui Hospital ED staff - Whanganui Chronicle, 4 July 2026 [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO in the media
4 Waikato Hospital death another sign health system needs more resourcing – Editorial - NZ Herald, 4 July 2026 [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO in the media
4 Waikato's ‘delayed’ ED ward site confirmed - Waikato Times, 4 July 2026 [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO in the media
3 MBIE chief executive to submit to cross examination on pay equity changes - Waikato Times/The Press/The Post, 3 July 2026 [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO in the media
3 Will it or won’t it? Hospital ED ward build debate hits Parliament - Stuff, 3 July 2026 [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO in the media
3 Minister told Stuff a month ago that new Waikato Hospital beds were on track. Now he says they’re not - Stuff, 3 July 2026 [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO in the media
2 Under-fire Wakari staff hit back at claims - Otago Daily Times, 2 July 2026 [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO in the media
2 Health budget shortfall: Unions warn of up to $600m funding gap - Newsroom, 2 July 2026 [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO in the media
2 Waikato Hospital emergency department witness says staff ‘set up to fail’ on night man died - NZ Herald, 2 July 2026 [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO in the media
2 Is our health system falling apart? - The Spinoff, 2 July 2026 [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO in the media
1 Witnesses describe chaos as man collapses at Waikato Hospital emergency department - NZ Herald, 1 July 2026 [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO in the media
1 Why ED wait times are so long - and how that ramps up the risk of death - Stuff, 1 July 2026 [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO in the media
1 Nurses call for independent inquiry after patient's death at Waikato Hospital - Newstalk ZB, 1 July 2026 [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO in the media
1 Waikato Hospital death: Nurses’ union demands independent inquiry - NZ Herald, 1 July 2026 [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO in the media
1 Rapid review after Waikato Hospital ED death to be done by end of the week - RNZ, 1 July 2026 [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO in the media
1 ED death: Mum and daughter describe scenes of 'absolute chaos' - One news, 1 July 2026 [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO in the media
1 Waikato Hospital ED death: Mum and daughter describe chaos as staff tried to resuscitate man - RNZ, 1 July 2026 [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO in the media
1 ‘No pulse, no pulse’: The frantic moments as staff failed to revive patient found in ED toilet - Stuff, 1 July 2026 [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO in the media
15 June 2026 Dr Richard Sullivan: Health NZ Chief Clinical Officer on the investigation into Waikato Hospital death Newstalk ZB, 30 June 2026 ‘Haphazard' response for chronic gastro patients The Post, 30 June 2026 'Do we need gumboots and hard hats?': Nurses sound alarm over... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO in the media
15 May 2026 Flatlining holidays: Waikato doctor accrues $310k in untaken leave Waikato Times, 30 May 2026 Plunket funding coalition promise forgotten in Budget 26 NZNO, 29 May 2026 New hospital and technology funding unveiled in Budget RNZ Audio, 29 May 2026 Hospital spend-up welcomed, but lack... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO in the media
15 April 2026 Staffing shortages being linked to baby deaths in NZ hospitals a ‘national tragedy’ Stuff, 30 April 2026 Police delay final phase of withdrawal from mental health call-outs RNZ, 29 April 2026 Health NZ urged to fully fund Hauora Hokianga, as workers warn of burnout Northern... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO in the media
15 March 2026 Te Whatu Ora must come clean over new uniforms NZNO, 30 March 2026 Nurses acknowledge role in state care abuse as calls grow for lasting change Waatea News, 30 March 2026 Health NZ acknowledges kidney disease care is underfunded TVNZ, 30 March 2026 District health target figures... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO in the media
15 February 2026 MediMap urgently seeks court injunction to protect stolen data after cyber hack RNZ, 25 February 2026 Operations postponed as Christchurch Hospital hits 99% capacity The Press, 25 February 2026 We studied primary care in 6 rich countries – it’s under unprecedented strain... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO in the media
15 January 2026 NZNO disgusted by nurse’s killing in the US NZ Doctor, 27 January 2026 Alex Pretti death: New Zealand Nurses Organisation 'appalled' at US government's killing of ICU worker RNZ/MSN, 26 January 2026 Nurses and doctors ‘in tears’ as ED goes into code red four... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO in the media
15 December 2025 ‘Specific areas of need’: More senior doctors leave the deep south than arrive Southland Times/The Press, 29 December 2025 Health targets miss bullseye ODT, 29 December 2025 ‘Forever lost in a broken system’ ODT, 24 December 2025 Nurses’ union boss on... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO in the media
15 November 2025 Judith Collins’ quiet signal to Christopher Luxon on union relations – Fran O’Sullivan NZ Herald, 29 November 2025 ‘I’m done’: Third-time rejection for graduate despite rise in number of nursing job offers The Post/The Press/ Waikato Times, 29 November... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO in the media
15 October 2025 Nurses, midwives, healthcare assistants to take further strike action over unsafe staffing ODT, 31 October 2025 The year of protest Gulf News, 31 October 2025 Unity ‘main purpose’ of strike action ODT, 31 October 2025 Event to showcase 200m-long Buller Declaration ODT,... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO in the media
15 September 2025 Overcapacity emergency departments flooded by record number of patients this winter RNZ, 30 September 2025 Tidal wave of strike action to hit NZ on October 23 The Post, 30 September 2025 Govt and union trade blows over strikes Stuff, 29 September 2025 Striking Wairarapa doctors voice... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO in the media
15 August 2025 RWNZ adds voice to pay equity protests Farmer's Weekly, 28 August 2025 Union 'ready to fight' government on pay equity law changes RNZ, 29 August 2025 Strike nurses ‘staunch’ after being suspended ODT, 28 August 2025 North Shore nurses strike for patient... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO in the media
15 July 2025 Nurses' strike: 4300 patient appointments, procedures postponed RNZ, 31 July 2025 'Overworked and underpaid’ - Thousands of nurses go on strike Te Karere, 31 July 2025 Future for nursing in NZ grim RNZ Audio, 31 July 2025 Dunedin’s striking nurses take time to... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO in the media
15 June 2025 Government health targets merely political stunts Newstalk ZB, 28 June 2025 Government must do more to build public health system capability NZNO, 27 June 2025 Northland nurses and healthcare assistants strike over ongoing pay dispute RNZ, 24 June 2025 Aged care investigation: Blind... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO in the media
15 May 2025 Call for action after nurse attacked walking to work NZ Herald NOW, 29 May 2025 370 Auckland nurses refusing to take on call shifts in protest over pay, chronic understaffing RNZ, 29 May 2025 Calls for Government funding pledge to support shock equity changes NZ Doctor, 29 May... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO in the media
14 April 2025 Palmerston North Hospital staff haven't noticed promised boost in security, union says RNZ/MSN, 27 April 2025 Health staff safety ‘a tragedy waiting to happen’ Stuff/Southland Times, 27 April 2025 Waitematā Hui for Health Fuseworks, 16 April 2025 'Shame' on... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO in the media
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
6 NZNO calls for unity and respect New Zealand Nurses Organisation media release, 6 May 2020 New Zealand Nurses Organisation (NZNO) Kaiwhakahaere Kerri Nuku is calling for an end to personal attacks and for unity after a petition was launched today asking for the NZNO Board to stand down and for a new Board to be... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO News
5 NZNO celebrates International Day of the Midwife NZNO media release, 5 May 2020 While NZNO is known mainly for representing nurses, many of its members are also midwives and whakawhānau. We at the union and professional organisation want to acknowledge and celebrate their incredible mahi today, the International Day of the... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO News, Midwifery
1 DHBs choose parking revenue over kindness to nurses New Zealand Nurses Organisation media release, 1 May 2020 The New Zealand Nurses Organisation (NZNO) says all DHBs should continue offering free parking to all essential workers now that Aotearoa New Zealand has moved from Rahui (Lockdown) Level 4 to Level 3. NZNO Kaiwhakahaere Kerri Nuku... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO News
24 Call for national COVID-19 response framework New Zealand Nurses Organisation (NZNO) media release, 24 April 2020 NZNO’s College of Emergency Nurses (CENNZ) and College of Critical Care Nurses (NZCCCN) are calling for a standardised national response framework for responding to COVID-19, because they say the country’s... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO News
17 Nursing staff not to blame, says NZNO New Zealand Nurses Organisation media release, 17 April 2020 The New Zealand Nurses Organisation (NZNO) is disappointed that nursing and other health care staff are being blamed for bringing COVID-19 into the workplace without any real evidence or proper investigation – or that the... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO News
7 NZNO urges Government and health employers to adopt He Kete Tapuhi Ora package New Zealand Nurses Organisation (NZNO) media release, 7 April 2020 NZNO urgently needs the Government and all health employers to commit to a comprehensive ‘He Kete Tapuhi Ora response package’ to assist all nurses, midwives, health care assistants and kai mahi hauora in this... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: COVID-19 FAQs, NZNO News
25 Nurses must be given personal protective equipment now New Zealand Nurses Organisation media release, 25 March 2020 The New Zealand Nurses Organisation (NZNO) says some nurses having to deal with potential COVID-19 cases are not being given personal protective equipment (PPE) and that this could result in many unnecessary deaths. NZNO... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO News
23 NZNO calls for decisiveness and unity in COVID-19 response New Zealand Nurses Organisation media release, 23 March 2020 The New Zealand Nurses Organisation (NZNO) is calling for decisiveness in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and says people in Aotearoa New Zealand should be ready to move to alert level 3 or 4 immediately. NZNO Associate... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO News
20 Nurses must be supported as frontline against COVID-19 New Zealand Nurses Organisation media release, 20 March 2020 The New Zealand Nurses Organisation (NZNO) is calling for measures to improve support for nurses in the Government’s next round of pandemic initiatives after still more infections were reported today. NZNO President Grant... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO News, Public Health, Safe Staffing, Health Funding
6 A day to celebrate the historic work of women The New Zealand Nurses Organisation (NZNO) says International Women’s Day (Sunday 8 March) is a great time for people in Aotearoa New Zealand to remember the wonderful work our women do; especially in 2020, the World Health Organization’s Year of the Nurse and the Midwife.... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO News, Pay Equity
6 Not protecting nurses as first responders grossly unfair, says NZNO New Zealand Nurses Organisation media release, 6 March 2020 The New Zealand Nurses Organisation says failure to include nurses, midwives, health care workers and kai mahi hauora as defined staff in the Protection for First Responders and Prison Officers Bill will only serve to further... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO News, Health Policy
7 Employer and employee rights and obligations during a pandemic New Zealand Nurses Organisation media release, 7 February 2020 The New Zealand Nurses Organisation (NZNO) is reminding both employers and employees that they have rights and obligations regarding their own safety and the wellbeing of others during a pandemic situation. NZNO Associate... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO News, Public Health, Safe Staffing, Patient Safety
22 Nurse staffing crisis looming for primary health New Zealand Nurses Organisation media release, 22 January 2020 The New Zealand Nurses Organisation (NZNO) says a crisis is looming in the Primary Health Care Sector (general practices and accident and medical centres) if funding is not increased to allow practice and registered nurse salaries... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO News, Nursing Shortages, Pay Equity, Primary Healthcare
26 Adverse events report reveals heavily under-resourced health system New Zealand Nurses Organisation media release, 26 November 2019 The New Zealand Nurses Organisation (NZNO) welcomes Learning from adverse events: Te ako I ngā pāpono kōaro, released by the Health & Safety Commission last week. However, NZNO Professional Nursing Adviser Kate Weston says... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO News, Safe Staffing, Nursing Shortages, Health Funding, Patient Safety, Health Policy
15 DHB must take its social responsibilities more seriously – NZNO New Zealand Nurses Organisation media release, 15 November 2019 The New Zealand Nurses Organisation says a Hawke’s Bay District Health Board (DHB) decision to shut the health centre at Wairoa Hospital and transfer some 300 patients to the care of a private provider is socially... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO News
15 NZNO critical of proposed nurse staffing changes affecting elderly care in Canterbury The New Zealand Nurses Organisation (NZNO) says changes proposed to staffing for the CREST service proposed by Canterbury District Health Board (DHB) will reduce the quality of care available to older persons in Christchurch and surrounding areas. The Community Rehabilitation Enablement... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO News, Safe Staffing
17 Pacific mental health nurse wins NZNO Award of Honour New Zealand Nurses Organisation media release, 17 September 2019 The 2019 NZNO Award of Honour was presented tonight to Porirua-based Pacific Nurse Sipaia Kupa at the NZNO Awards Dinner in Wellington. The Award of Honour is given to an NZNO member who (among many other criteria) has made a... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO News
17 NZNO awards given for Service to Nursing or Midwifery New Zealand Nurses Organisation media release, 17 September 2019 The 2019 NZNO Awards for Service to Nursing or Midwifery were presented tonight at the NZNO Awards Dinner at Te Papa in Wellington. The awards recognise nurses or midwives who have made a difference to the practice and practice... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO News
16 NZNO Conference 2019: Wednesday 18 September Media advisory 16 September 2019 Museum of New Zealand, Te Papa Tongarewa, Wellington Leaving no one behind: Health for all The New Zealand Nurses Organisation (NZNO) Annual Conference will take place 18 September 2019 in Wellington. Once again it will be a showcase of pride and... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO News
13 Plunket nurses vote in favour of landmark pay offer New Zealand Nurses Organisation media release, 13 September 2019 Plunket nurses, health workers and administrators voted on 12 September to accept a landmark pay offer. The Collective Agreement signed with Plunket covers 800 members of the New Zealand Nurses Organisation (NZNO), and is its... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO News, Industrial Action, Pay Equity
6 NZNO challenges Presbyterian Support’s proposed staffing cuts New Zealand Nurses Organisation media release, 6 September 2019 The New Zealand Nurses Organisation (NZNO) is challenging proposed staffing changes at two facilities run by Presbyterian Support Southland (PSS), saying they will reduce standards of patient care and put extra strain on nursing... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO News, Aged Care, Safe Staffing
27 NZNO releases DHB MECA independent review report NZNO media release, 27 August 2019 The New Zealand Nurses Organisation (NZNO) has released the full but partially redacted version of an independent review into its bargaining processes for the 2017/18 District Health Board (DHB) Multi-Employer Collective Agreement (MECA). An independent... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO News, Industrial Action