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
14 March 2025 Protesters form human chain to support hospital workers Stuff, 30 March 2025 PPP model still on the cards for hospital ODT, 29 March 2025 Health NZ review finds access to care getting worse Nine to Noon, 28 March 2025 Workforce legislation review another attack on health... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO in the media
14 February 2025 HNZ won’t answer nurses on cuts ‘by stealth’ ODT, 25 February 2025 Oceania Healthcare rest home workers worried staff cuts risk elderly residents' safety RNZ/MSN/ODT, 23 February 2025 Workers confused over withdrawal of support for mental health callouts:... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO in the media
14 January 2025 Scaled-back new Dunedin hospital puts cost-cutting before health NZ Doctor, 31 January 2025 Specialist disappointed older people being let down over Dunedin Hospital revamp RNZ/ODT/Checkpoint/Te Awamutu Courier, 31 January 2025 First week of oral submissions for Treaty Principles... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO in the media
16 Three Provisional Improvement Notices issued to Palmerston North Hospital ED New Zealand Nurses Organisation media release, 16 June 2022. Health and Safety Representatives (HSRs), with support from the New Zealand Nurses Organisation, Tōpūtanga Tapuhi Kaitiaki o Aotearoa (NZNO), have issued three provisional improvement notices (PINs) to Palmerston North... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO News
7 NZNO to issue Provisional Improvement Notice to Wellington Hospital New Zealand Nurses Organisation media release, 7 June 2022 The New Zealand Nurses Organisation | Tōpūtanga Tapuhi Kaitiaki o Aotearoa (NZNO) will today be supporting staff at Wellington Regional Hospital to issue a provisional improvement notice (PIN) regarding unsafe staffing affecting... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO News
19 Budget completely overlooks health front line New Zealand Nurses Organisation media release, 18 May 2022 The New Zealand Nurses Organisation Tōpūtanga Tapuhi Kaitiaki o Aotearoa (NZNO) is profoundly disappointed with the Budget announced this afternoon in which nurses barely get a mention. NZNO Chief Executive Paul Goulter said NZNO... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO News
11 NZNO promises to 'go hard' for nursing with new campaign New Zealand Nurses Organisation media release, 11 May 2022 The New Zealand Nurses Organisation Tōpūtanga Tapuhi Kaitiaki o Aotearoa (NZNO) says it will be launching a new campaign tomorrow through which it intends to win the political and resourcing commitments needed to address the nursing... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO News, Aged Care, Industrial Action, Safe Staffing, Nursing Shortages, Health Funding, Pay Equity, Patient Safety, Primary Healthcare, Midwifery, Health Policy
10 NZNO to refer proposed pay equity settlement to Employment Relations Authority New Zealand Nurses Organisation media release, 10 May 2022 The New Zealand Nurses Organisation, Tōpūtanga Tapuhi Kaitiaki o Aotearoa (NZNO) says its members and others affected by the recently proposed DHB Nursing Pay Equity settlement have indicated they want the proposed settlement referred... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO News, Industrial Action, Pay Equity
14 NZNO says proposed Pay Equity settlement contrary to Equal Pay Act New Zealand Nurses Organisation media release, 14 April 2022. The New Zealand Nurses Organisation, Tōpūtanga Tapuhi Kaitiaki o Aotearoa (NZNO) says a legal review of the recently proposed Nursing Pay Equity settlement has concluded the proposed settlement is contrary to the Equal... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO News
11 NZNO initiates legal review of Pay Equity settlement and process New Zealand Nurses Organisation media release, 11 April 2022 The New Zealand Nurses Organisation, Tōpūtanga Tapuhi Kaitiaki o Aotearoa (NZNO) says it will initiate a full legal review of the Pay Equity settlement agreement that was presented to NZNO and PSA members on Friday 8 April, and the... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: Aged Care, Pay Equity, Primary Healthcare
1 NZNO welcomes Living Wage increase New Zealand Nurses Organisation media release, 1 April 2022 The New Zealand Nurses Organisation, Tōpūtanga Tapuhi Kaitiaki o Aotearoa (NZNO) welcomes today’s announced Living Wage increase to $23.65. It says all health employers, from DHBs through to primary care and Māori and iwi... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO News, Safe Staffing, Nursing Shortages, Health Funding, Patient Safety
31 NZNO mourns loss of Rangatira Dr Moana Jackson New Zealand Nurses Organisation media release, 31 March 2022. It is with deep sadness that Tōpūtanga Tapuhi Kaitiaki o Aotearoa - New Zealand Nurses Organisation (NZNO) mourns the passing of Dr Moana Jackson, constitutional lawyer and Tiriti expert. Kaiwhakahaere Kerri Nuku said... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO News
10 Wairarapa ED nurses concerned DHB misleading public on wait times while failing to address staff shortages New Zealand Nurses Organisation media release, 10 March 2022 Members of the New Zealand Nurses Organisation | Tōpūtanga Tapuhi Kaitiaki o Aotearoa (NZNO) at Wairarapa DHB’s Emergency Department are concerned that the DHB has misled the public with unrealistic wait... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO News
8 Symptomatic nurses asked to return to work a clear sign of a desperate health system New Zealand Nurses Organisation media release, Date 8 March 2022 The New Zealand Nurses Organisation | Tōpūtanga Tapuhi Kaitiaki o Aotearoa (NZNO) says workers delivering critical health services, who are COVID-19 cases and who have no or mild symptoms, can now be asked to return to work in... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO News, Public Health, Safe Staffing, Nursing Shortages
2 NZNO supports allied health workers New Zealand Nurses Organisation media statement, 2 March 2022 The New Zealand Nurses Organisation (NZNO) says it supports allied health workers who are PSA members taking industrial action to pursue a fair outcome, after all other avenues have been exhausted despite protracted... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: Industrial Action, Safe Staffing
17 Safe Staffing Review shows glaring flaws, but reality much worse says NZNO NZNO welcomes the release of the Nursing Safe Staffing Review of the Care Capacity Demand Management (CCDM) Programme. Acting Chief Executive Mairi Lucas, says that the report validates what nurses have been saying for years about chronic short staffing and compromised quality care, but the... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO News
26 Omicron likely to trigger national emergency, says NZNO The New Zealand Nurses Organisation (NZNO) says it’s worried the country’s health system, which is already in critical condition, could be completely overwhelmed by the inevitable Omicron outbreak. NZNO agrees with the Association for Salaried Medical Specialists (ASMS) and the... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO News
22 Nursing Pay Equity agreed in principle New Zealand Nurses Organisation media release, 22 December 2021 The New Zealand Nurses Organisation (NZNO) is pleased to advise that it has today signed an Agreement in Principle to settle its Nursing Pay Equity claim for the NZNO and PSA members who work in district health boards... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO News, Industrial Action, Pay Equity
8 Worried Auckland nurses say health system anything but okay New Zealand Nurses Organisation media release, 8 December 2021 Nurses and other health workers at Auckland Metro district health boards (DHBs) say they are concerned that the picture of a robust health system painted by Wellington health officials is a far cry from the reality they face each... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO News, Safe Staffing, Nursing Shortages, Patient Safety
8 Unions call for mandated safe staffing in aged care New Zealand Nurses Organisation Media release, 8 December 2021. A delegation of New Zealand Nurses Organisation (NZNO) and E tū members working in the aged care will deliver a parliamentary petition and open letter to Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern tomorrow calling on Government to mandate... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO News
30 NZNO protests cancelled after DHBs agree to pre-Christmas pay outs New Zealand Nurses Organisation media release, 30 November 2021 Member-led protest action by the New Zealand Nurses Organisation (NZNO) at three district health board (DHB) head offices, planned for today, has been called off. The protest action at the corporate offices of Canterbury, West... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO News, Industrial Action, Pay Equity
29 NZNO to march on DHB corporate offices in protest New Zealand Nurses Organisation media release, 29 November 2021 Nurses and other health workers who are NZNO members will be holding demonstrations outside the corporate offices of Waikato, Canterbury and West Coast District Health Boards (DHBs) on Tuesday 30 November to protest their failure... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO News, Industrial Action, Pay Equity
29 Hoteliers give hard-working health workers a restful break Health workers who have been at the frontline of the COVID-19 pandemic are being treated to free hotel mini-breaks, thanks to Hotel Council Aotearoa (HCA). HCA, which represents about 140 hotels around New Zealand, has launched a ‘Gift A Room’ campaign which acknowledges and... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO News
25 NZNO appoints new chief executive New Zealand Nurses Organisation media release, 25 November 2021 The New Zealand Nurses Organisation (NZNO) is pleased to announce the appointment of Paul Goulter as its new Chief Executive. Mr Goulter is currently the National Secretary of New Zealand's largest education union, NZEI Te... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO News
24 Unions oppose Porirua Harbourview Home closure New Zealand Nurses Organisation media release, 24 November 2021. The New Zealand Nurses Organisation (NZNO) and E tū unions are appealing to care home provider BUPA to reconsider its proposal to close Harbourview Home in Porirua. NZNO organiser Laura Thomas said she questions the... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO News
12 NZNO concerned at hospital staffing level pressures New Zealand Nurses Organisation media release, 12 November 2021 The New Zealand Nurses Organisation (NZNO) says it’s concerned staffing levels at hospitals in the Auckland Metro DHBs are putting patient care at risk. NZNO Lead Organiser Christina Couling says that, while Government... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO News, Safe Staffing, Nursing Shortages, Patient Safety
8 NZNO members appalled by CCDHB parking fee hike New Zealand Nurses Organisation media release, 8 November 2021 NZNO members working at Wellington and Hutt Hospitals are appalled by a recent decision by Capital Coast District Health Board (CCDHB) to nearly double parking fees for most staff. An NZNO delegate says this decision... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO News
3 NZNO urges booster shots for frontline and vulnerable New Zealand Nurses Organisation media release, 3 November 2021 The New Zealand Nurses Organisation (NZNO) wants a programme of COVID-19 booster shots for frontline workers and vulnerable populations put in place as soon as possible. NZNO Industrial Services Manager Glenda Alexander said... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: Health and safety, Pandemic governance and responsibilities, Vulnerable workers, Public Health, Health Policy
21 NZNO warns Government: “You ain’t seen nothing yet!” New Zealand Nurses Organisation media release, 21 October 2021 The New Zealand Nurses Organisation (NZNO) says Aotearoa New Zealand is dangerously underprepared for what seems an inevitable tsunami of community COVID cases that could completely break our health system, and that nurses must be... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO News, Public Health, Safe Staffing, Nursing Shortages, Patient Safety
15 Nurses accept DHB offer with firm majority New Zealand Nurses Organisation media release, 15 October 2021 The New Zealand Nurses Organisation (NZNO) says its more than 32,000 members who work in district health boards (DHBS) have accepted their latest employer offer, with 83 percent voting yes. Voting closed at 12 Noon today. Lead... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO News, Industrial Action, Safe Staffing, Pay Equity, Patient Safety
11 Health worker vaccine mandate crucial support for at risk communities New Zealand Nurses Organisation Media Release, 11 October 2021. The New Zealand Nurses Organisation supports the health worker vaccine mandate as a crucial support for at risk communities. NZNO Industrial Services Manager Glenda Alexander said that this mandate reflects the significant... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO News
1 International Day of Older Persons a reminder of change needed in Aged Care sector New Zealand Nurses Organisation media release, 1 October 2021 The New Zealand Nurses Organisation (NZNO) says the International Day of Older Persons, held each year on 1 October, is an important time to celebrate our elders by making sure they are safe, respected and well cared... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO News
30 NZNO welcomes residency pathway announcement New Zealand Nurses Organisation media release, 30 September 2021 The New Zealand Nurses Organisation (NZNO) welcomes Immigration Minister Hon Kris Faafoi’s one-off residence pathway for working migrants currently living in Aotearoa New Zealand announced today. An estimated 5000 of... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO News, Aged Care, Safe Staffing, Nursing Shortages, Health Policy
24 Nurse, union voice absent on new health authority boards New Zealand Nurses Organisation media release, 24 September 2021. The New Zealand Nurses Organisaton's (NZNO) Kaiwhakahaere, Kerri Nuku, is concerned that the Māori Health Authority (MHA) and Health New Zealand (Health NZ) boards lack representation for nurses, kaimahi hauora,... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO News
23 NZNO issues Provisional Improvement Notice to Hawke’s Bay District Health Board New Zealand Nurses Organisation media release, 23 September 2021 The New Zealand Nurses Organisation (NZNO) has supported staff working at the Hastings Hospital Emergency Department to issue a Provisional Improvement Notice (PIN) to Hawke’s Bay District Health Board (HBDHB) for failing... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO News, Industrial Action, Safe Staffing, Nursing Shortages, Patient Safety
23 NZNO Award of Honour recognises invaluable enrolled nurse leader New Zealand Nurses Organisation media release, 23 September 2021 The New Zealand Nurses Organisation (NZNO) is pleased to announce that the 2021 NZNO Award of Honour (presented every two years) has been awarded to Waikato-based nurse Leonie Metcalfe. The prestigious Award of... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO News
22 Young male Pasifika nurse’s inspiring work recognised New Zealand Nurses Organisation Media Release September 22, 2021. The New Zealand Nurses Organisation’s (NZNO’s) annual Young Nurse of the Year Award was presented to Daniel Mataafa at the organisation’s online Annual General Meeting on 16 September. Mr Mataafa, of... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO News
21 NZNO Kaiwhakahaere wins prestigious international Human Rights and Nursing award New Zealand Nurses Organisation media release, 21 September 2021. The New Zealand Nurses Organisation (NZNO) is proud to announce that its Kaiwhakahaere Kerri Nuku has received the highly prestigious Human Rights and Nursing Award given by the International Care Ethics Observatory... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: Nursing Organisations
20 NZNO welcomes new leaders to team New Zealand Nurses Organisation media release, 20 September 2021 The New Zealand Nurses Organisation (NZNO) is pleased to welcome President Elect Anne Daniels and new Vice President Elect Nano Tunnicliff to its leadership team. Daniels and Tunnicliffe were elected to their positions by... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO News
15 NZNO welcomes safe staffing review New Zealand Nurses Organisation media release, 15 September 2021 The New Zealand Nurses Organisation (NZNO) welcomes the Nursing Safe Staffing Review, and specifically the effectiveness of the implementation of ‘Care Capacity Demand Management (CCDM)’ at all Aotearoa New Zealand... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO News, Industrial Action, Safe Staffing, Nursing Shortages, Patient Safety
13 NZNO satisfied with Auckland DHB visitation policy decision New Zealand Nurses Organisation media release, 13 September 2021 The New Zealand Nurses Organisation (NZNO) is satisfied now that Auckland District Health Board (ADHB) has agreed to restrict visitation to compassionate grounds only – when it moves Auckland Hospital from Code Yellow to... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO News, Industrial Action, Public Health, Safe Staffing, Nursing Shortages, Patient Safety
11 NZNO takes legal action over Auckland Hospital visitor policy New Zealand Nurses Organisation media release, 11 September 2021 The New Zealand Nurses Organisation (NZNO) has taken legal action through the Employment Relations Authority after Auckland District Health Board (ADHB) refused to meet with it for mediation on Friday over Auckland... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO News, Industrial Action, Public Health, Safe Staffing, Nursing Shortages, Patient Safety
8 NZNO members issue Provisional Improvement Notice to Auckland District Health Board on “free for all’ visitor policy New Zealand Nurses Organisation media release, 8 September 2021 The New Zealand Nurses Organisation is calling for Auckland District Health Board (ADHB) to urgently change its visitor guidelines to align with other DHBs. This follows the issuing of a Provisional Improvement... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: Industrial Action, Public Health
21 Close contact nurses working underscores DHB staffing issues New Zealand Nurses Organisation media release, Date 2021 The New Zealand Nurses Organisation (NZNO) says the fact that nurses who live with close contacts are being asked to turn up for work at Auckland’s DHBs, and monitor themselves for symptoms in the meantime, shows how desperate the... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO News, Public Health, Safe Staffing, Nursing Shortages, Patient Safety
20 NZNO concerned for nurse wellbeing in renewed COVID climate New Zealand Nurses Organisation media release, 20 August 2021 The New Zealand Nurses Organisation (NZNO) is concerned for the emotional and physical wellbeing of nurses, midwives, health care assistants and kaimahi hauora because of the strain put on them by the community resurgence of... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO News, Safe Staffing, Patient Safety, Primary Healthcare
17 Nurses withdraw strike action after lockdown declared New Zealand Nurses Organisation media release, 17 August 2021 The New Zealand Nurses Organisation (NZNO) says it will withdraw its strike action plans for 19 August after a community case of COVID-19 in Auckland has led to a nationwide lockdown. NZNO Industrial Services Manager Glenda... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO News, Industrial Action, Safe Staffing, Nursing Shortages, Pay Equity, Patient Safety
9 Nurses back midwives New Zealand Nurses Organisation media release, 9 August 2021 The New Zealand Nurses Organisation (NZNO) stands in solidarity with Midwifery Employee Representation and Advisory Service (MERAS) members’ strike action. Hospital midwives with the MERAS union will begin a series of... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO News, Industrial Action, Safe Staffing, Midwifery
2 NZNO disturbed DHBs are seeking emergency cover ruling New Zealand Nurses Organisation media release, 2 August 2021 The New Zealand Nurses Organisation (NZNO) is disturbed the district heath boards (DHBs) have approached the Employment Court to help resolve a disagreement over providing life preserving services (LPS) during strike action, says... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: Industrial Action, Safe Staffing, Nursing Shortages, Pay Equity
2 NZNO issues next strike notice New Zealand Nurses Organisation media release, 2 August 2021 The New Zealand Nurses Organisation (NZNO) has today issued strike notices to the country’s district health boards (DHBs) after its 30,000 members who work in DHBs voted in favour of an eight-hour nationwide strike on 19... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO News, Industrial Action, Safe Staffing, Nursing Shortages, Pay Equity
29 Nurses reject latest DHB offer for failing to address safe staffing New Zealand Nurses Organisation (NZNO) media release, 29 July 2021 NZNO members who work in district health boards (DHBs) have voted by clear majority to reject the latest offer in their negotiations with the DHBs, saying it fails to address the chronic and systemic safe staffing issues in a... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO News, Industrial Action, Safe Staffing, Nursing Shortages, Pay Equity
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