28 'Coalition promise on Plunkett nurses has not been met' Newstalk, 28 July 2026 [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO in the media
28 Plunket funding: Nurses union accuses coalition of ‘broken promise’ NZ Herald, 28 July 2026 [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO in the media
28 Heart attack patient waited over four hours after triage error in crowded Wellington ED The Post, 27 July 2026 [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO in the media
27 Patient fell trying to kill cockroaches at Auckland Hospital, fleas hit wards RNZ, ODT, TVNZ, 1 News, New Zealand Herald, ODT opinion, 27 July 2026 [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO in the media
27 Saving Money vs Saving Patients Nick's Kōrero, 25 July 2026 [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO in the media
27 Politics Health ‘It’s a song and a prayer’: The hidden cost of 1300 empty nursing jobs The Post/The Press, 25 July 2026 [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO in the media
27 'We need a second hospital in Christchurch' 1News (Transcript), 24 July 2026 [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO in the media
27 Te Whatu Ora is not hiring enough nursing graduates, pushing them towards Australia RNZ News Bulletins (Transcript), 24 July 2026 [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO in the media
27 Hundreds of nursing graduates left high and dry by Te Whatu Ora NZ Doctor/NZNO, 24 July 2026 [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO in the media
27 Waitakere nurses strike against understaffing (Transcript) One News Breakfast, TVNZ, 24 July 2026 [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO in the media
24 Nurses’ group: Health needs more than band-aids - The Rangitoto Observer, 24 July 2026 [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO in the media
24 Whangārei Hospital nurses say sick leave requirement adding to stress - Northern Advocate, 24 July 2026 [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO in the media
24 Frustrations and concerns grow over IT failures in hospitals – Morning Report [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO in the media
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
19 Legislation another milestone in pay equity journey Legislation another milestone in pay equity journey The New Zealand Nurses Organisation (NZNO) says it is incredibly pleased at today’s announcement that pay equity legislation has come before Parliament. NZNO Industrial Services Manager Cee Payne says it is absolutely fitting because it... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO News
18 Media Advisory: NZNO Conference 2018 Media advisory, 17 September 2018, NZNO Conference 2018: Thursday 20 September Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa, Wellington Health is a human right: optimising nursing to make it happen The New Zealand Nurses Organisation (NZNO) Annual Conference will take place 20... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO News
29 Compulsory aged care sector standards needed says NZNO 28 August 2018 The New Zealand Nurses Organisation says the Government needs to review existing aged-care sector standards and set staffing levels to ensure quality care for our elderly. NZNO Industrial Advisor David Wait said the Indicators for Safe Aged-Care and Dementia Care... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO News
13 Akenehi Hei Award 2018 Media Release 13 August 2018 NZNO Te Rūnanga Akenehi Hei Award 2018 At the awards dinner for the Indigenous Nurses Aotearoa Conference 2018, NZNO Kaiwhakahaere Kerri Nuku was delighted to present the... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO News
10 DHB MECA vote percentage released Media release 9 August 2018 Chief Executive releases detail of results Chief Executive Memo Musa says, that in consultation with key NZNO staff, and following the... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO News
7 DHB MECA ratified by members Media release 7 August 2018 Majority vote to ratify DHB MECA offer The DHB NZNO Multi-Employer Collective Agreement for Nurses, Midwives and healthcare assistants is settled, bringing to an end nearly a year of... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO News
28 NZNO welcomes Safe Staffing Accord Media Release 27 July 2018 Safe Staffing Accord – to give top-level assurance Welcoming the ‘Safe Staffing and Care Capacity Demand Management: Effective Implementation Accord’ Chief Executive Memo Musa says... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO News
27 Domestic Violence Victims' Protection Bill passes Media Release 26 July 2018 Life changing legislation celebrated NZNO today celebrates the passing of the Domestic Violence Victims’ Protection Bill last night as it brings greater protection to victims of... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO News
25 24 July DHB MECA negotiations update Media Statement 24 July 2018 NZNO & DHB Negotiations The New Zealand Nurses’ Organisation and District Health Boards met in Wellington today as part of the DHB/NZNO MECA negotiations. Both NZNO and DHB are focused on reaching a settlement and will be in a... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO News
18 DHB MECA update Media Statement 18 July 2018 NZNO and DHB MECA negotiations update The New Zealand Nurses Organisation and District Health Boards met in Wellington yesterday to explore options to... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO News
10 Members vote online and reject DHB offer Media Release 10 July 2018 Nursing and Midwifery... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO News
5 HSQC Survey of mental health staff Media release 5 July 2018 NZNO welcomes Ngā Poutama Oranga Hinengaro NZNO is encouraging its members to participate in the Health Quality and Safety Commission’s mental health workforce... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO News
3 Revised offer to members for online vote Media Release 2 July 2018 NZNO recommends and releases DHB MECA offer Releasing the revised DHB Multi Employer Collective Agreement for Nurses, Midwives and Healthcare Assistants, Industrial Services Manager Cee Payne said today that the offer achieves... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO News
30 Revised offer to members on Monday 2 July Media Release 29 June 2018 NZNO announces outcome of Facilitation Following yesterday and today’s Facilitation as per the Employment Relations Act, the NZNO Negotiation Team has achieved a revised DHB MECA... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO News
29 Pharmac sponsor NZNO Māori Nursing Award Media release 28 June 2018 Tapuhi Kaitiaki Awards for Māori Nurses launched PHARMAC and Te Pōari o Te Rūnanga o Aotearoa/ Tōpūtanga Tapuhi Kaitiaki o Aotearoa/New Zealand Nursing Organisation (NZNO) are pleased to... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO News
28 Life preserving Services for 5 July District Health Boards NZNO Joint statement Wednesday 27 June 2018 Life Preserving Services The DHBs and NZNO have been working collaboratively to mitigate risk to patients and staff during industrial action by ensuring staff with... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO News
26 next steps to facilitation for NZNO DHB MECA Media Statement 25 June 2018 Next steps to facilitation for NZNO DHB MECA The NZNO DHB MECA negotiation team concluded mediation with the DHB just before 7pm this evening, Monday 25 June and did not reach agreement with District Health... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO News
22 Mental Health Inquiry submission in Media release 21 June 2018 More training and support for mental health nurses wanted The NZNO Mental Health Section’s submission to the Government Mental Health and Addictions Inquiry calls for a coherent mental health nursing workforce plan that is better aligned to mental health and... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO News
19 NZNO seeking urgent mediation Media Release STRICT EMBARGO 1.05pm 18 June 2018 NZNO seeking urgent mediation The latest revised DHB MECA offer has been strongly rejected by NZNO members. However, Industrial Services Manager Cee Payne says that as nursing and... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO News
15 Domestic Violence Victims' Protection Bill 2nd reading Media Release 13 June 2018 Domestic Violence Victims’ Protection Bill must be supported NZNO urges all members of parliament to support the Domestic Violence Victims’ Protection Bill, which is expected to be... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO News
9 NZNO condemns violence on first responders Media Statement 8 June 2018 NZNO condemns violence on first responders The New Zealand Nurses Organisation (NZNO) supports the stand taken by... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO News
1 NZNO takes DHB offer to Members Media release 31 May 2018 NZNO takes the revised DHB offer to its members NZNO’s DHB MECA negotiating team is today providing its assessment of the revised district health board multi-employer collective agreement (DHB... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO News
30 DHB offer release unhelpful Media Release 29 May 2018 DHB offer release unhelpful A large number of NZNO District Health Board (DHB) members are distressed and disappointed that the DHB revised multi-employer collective agreement offer was released to the... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO News
29 NZNO DHB MECA team has DHB offer Media Release 28 May 2018 NZNO team reviewing DHB offer now Industrial Services Manage Cee Payne has today announced that the NZNO DHB MECA negotiating team received a revised offer from district health boards (DHBs) this afternoon. “The DHBs... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO News
28 Nurses vote to strike Media release 27 May 2018Strict Embargo: 0715hrs MONDAY 28 MayMembers vote to strike but hope for improved DHB OfferNZNO nurses, midwives and health care assistants employed by district health boards (DHBs) have voted in favour of a total withdrawal of labour starting at 0700 hours on... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO News
25 DHB MECA Independent Panel Recommedations Media release 24 May 2018 NZNO members advised of Panel recommendationsThe Independent Panel established to resolve the impasse in the NZNO/DHB Nursing and Midwifery Multi-Employer Collective Agreement (DHB MECA) negotiations released its final... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO News
18 Health funding getting back on track Media Release 17 May 2018 No windfall but boost and direction welcome Chief Executive Memo Musa says today’s government Budget shows commitment to a decent increase in health spending for the... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO News
12 Nurses Worldwide Celebrate 12 May Media Release 12 May 2018 Health is a New Zealander’s human right Tomorrow, 12 May, is International Nurses Day. Over 19 million nurses worldwide are using their voice today to call for universal healthcare... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO News
6 Blog from Midwife Sarah Gilberston Today is International Day of the Midwife On Thursday 3rd May midwives from Aotearoa took to the streets in a National Day of Action. Why? Like nurses, midwives are fed up with the chronic underfunding of the maternity system. Despite having launched a Pay Equity claim with the high court in... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO News
2 Kaiwhakahaere address UN Forum Media release 1 May 2018 NZNO kaiwhakahaere addressed UN Forum on Indigenous Rights about Māori health workforce issues Back from the mid-April United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Rights, NZNO... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO News
20 Members to get ballot for industrial action Media Release EMBARGO 9.30am 20 April 2018 Members now vote whether or not to strike NZNO DHB members, who are party to the DHB Nurses and Midwifery MECA, receive their strike ballot paper by post and email... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO News
15 MECA Panel members confirmed All District Health Boards Media Release 13 April 2018 Announcement of independent DHB MECA panel members Following yesterday’s announcement that an independent panel is... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO News
13 Panel agreed to by NZNO Media release 12 April 2018 NZNO will proceed with panel to settle the DHB MECA NZNO has decided to proceed with DHB MECA engagement via the Independent Panel process as proposed by Prime Minister. Once the panel has been confirmed... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO News
10 First rally Tuesday 10 April Media Release 9 April 2018 Large turnout expected for Middlemore rally The first NZNO Rally for Health is at Middlemore Hospital tomorrow morning at 6.30am. Nurses are reporting that NZNO members from each... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO News
30 Infrastructure funding lacking Media Release 29 March 2018 Middlemore underfunded for infrastructure costs NZNO remains concerned about the air quality at the mouldy buildings in Counties Manukau DHB (CMDHB) and has requested all data... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO News
27 NZNO voice is No Media Release 26 March 2018 Collective voice of nurses loud and clear Following several weeks of ratification meetings nationwide DHB nurses, midwives and healthcare assistants, who are party to the... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO News
23 NZNO Nursing Strategy 2018-2023 Media Release 22 March 2018 Nurses advancing the health of the nation Me haeretahi tātou mō te hauora me te orange o ngā iwi katoa o Aotearoa: Let us journey together for the health and well-being of the people of... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO News
23 NZNO MECA meetings coming to a close Media Release 22 March 2018 NZNO MECA meetings coming to a close NZNO Industrial Services Manager Cee Payne explains that voting on the proposed mediated offer on the DHB Multi-Employer Collective... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO News
13 NZNO welcomes Robertson’s pay increase signal Media Release 12 March 2018 Minister of Finance hints at pay boost The Minister of Finance comment to media that nurses were in line for their pay to be addressed with a future “pay bump” will be great news to the nurse workforce. Chief Executive Memo Musa says this comment... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO News
8 Transpacific agreement not right Media Release 7 March 2018 President to speak at Wellington TPPA Rally The New Zealand Nurses Organisation objects to the New Zealand government’s intention to sign the Comprehensive and Progressive Trans Pacific... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO News
6 Pay Equity recommendations to cabinet Media Release 5 March 2018 Cabinet to get working group pay equity recommendations NZNO commends the government on following through on their election promise to relook at the principles for pay equity claims. Cee... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO News
1 NURSING NOW GLOBAL CAMPAIGN Media Release Strict Embargo midnight 27 February... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO News
22 15000 signatures to DHB letter Media Release 21 February 2018 15,000 signatures supporting a better deal for nurses NZNO delegates today handed over to district health board multi-employer collective agreement (MECA) lead advocate, Kevin McFadgen 15000... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO News
21 ADHB Women's Health under pressure Media Release 20 February 2018 Women’s healthcare at Auckland DHB far from ‘excellent’ In the face of staffing shortages and a poor culture in Women’s Health at ADHB, NZNO shares the concerns expressed by the College of... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO News
1 Next round of negotiations begin DHB MECA negotiations commence Nurses, midwives and healthcare assistants have received significant public support prior to attending mediation with employers tomorrow in the unresolved negotiations for their DHB MECA (multi-employer collective agreement). Negotiations have been ongoing... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO News
31 New laws into force today Media Release 30 January 2018 Nurses empowered to utilise full scope of skill NZNO welcomes tomorrow’s enactment of the Health Practitioners (Statutory References to medical... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO News
24 Mental Health Inquiry to start Media release 23 January 2018 Nurses welcome moves to close the gaps in mental health care NZNO welcome the terms of reference of the Inquiry into Mental Health and the opportunity to bring the voice of... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO News
21 Better access to medicinal cannabis welcomed Media Release 20 December 2017 Better access to medicinal cannabis welcomed The government Bill introduced today to enable production of medicinal cannabis and establishing a body to set standards is to be... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO News