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Submissions made by NZNO

In accordance with its Strategic Plan, the New Zealand Nurses Organisation (NZNO) actively works towards improved health outcomes for all peoples of Aotearoa New Zealand. One of the ways we do this is by making submissions on health- and social policy-related issues.

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Land Transport Amendment Bill

The New Zealand Nurses Organisation made a submission to the Transport and Industrial Relations Committee in support of the Land Transport Amendment Bill lowering the legal alcohol  limit for drivers. 

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Immigration Amendment Bill (No 2)

The New Zealand Nurses Organisation made a submission to the Transport and Industrial RelationsCcommittee on the Immigration Amendment Bill (NO 2)

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Human Rights Amendment Bill

The New Zealand Nurses Organisation made a submission to the Justice and Electoral Committee on the Human Rights Amendment Bill.

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Ethical challenges in advance care planning draft Submission

The New Zealand Nurses Organisation (NZNO) welcomes the opportunity to comment on the National Ethics Advisory Committee (NEAC) draft Ethical Challenges in Advance Care Planning discussion document.

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Inquiry into the funding of specialist sexual violence social services, 2013

The New Zealand Nurses Organisation made a submission to the Social Services Select committee on the inquiry into the funding of specialist sexual violence social services.

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Employment Relations Amendment Bill

The New Zealand Nurses Organisation made a submission to the Transport and Industrial Relations Select Committee on the Empolyment Relations Amendment Bill.

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Education Amendment Bill

The New Zealand Nurses Organisation made a submission to the Education and Science Committee on the Education Amendment Bill introducing charter schools.

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Marriage (Definition of Marriage Amendment) Bill

25 October 2012

The New Zealand Nurses Organisation made a submission to the Government Administration Committee on the Marriage (definition of Marriage Amendment) Bill.

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Guidelines on Proposed Amendments to Surrogacy Arrangements

24 August 2012

The New Zealand Nurses Organisation made a submission to ACART (Advisory Committee on Assisted Reproductive Technology) on the consultation document Proposed Amendments to Guidelines on Surrogacy Arrangements Involving Providers of Fertility Services and Guidelines on Donation of Eggs or Sperm between Certain Family Members.


Customs and Excise (Tobacco Products - Budget Measures) Amendment Bill

18 June 2012

The New Zealand Nurses Organisation (NZNO) welcomes the opportunity to comment on the Customs and Excise (Tobacco Products – Budget Measures) Amendment Bill 2012. While we advocate strongly to increase excise tax on tobacco, we do not wish to do an oral presentation before the committee.

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Inquiry into Preventing Child Abuse and Improving Child Health Outcomes

4 May 2012

The New Zealand Nurses Organisation made a submission to the Health Select Committee on the Inquiry into Preventing Child Abuse and Improving Child Health Outcomes.

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Request for An Inquiry into the Public Health Implications of the Trans Pacific Partnership Agreement

20 April 2014

The New Zealand Nurses Organisation requested the Health Committee to hold an open inquiry into the public health implications of the Trans Pacfic Partenrship Agreement (TPPA).

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Te Runanga submission on the Inquiry into determinants of wellbeing for Māori children

16 March 2012

Te Runanga o Aotearoa (NZNO) made a submission to the Māora Affairs Committee on the Inquiry into determinants of wellbeing for Māori children.

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Submission to the Health Select Committee on the Aged Care Charter Petition

15 March 2012

The New Zealand Nurses Organisation(NZNO) and the Service and Food workers Union (SFWU) made a submission to the Health Select Committee on the Aged Care Charter, Petition 2008 245.

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Regulatory Reform Bill

01 April 2011

The New Zealand Nurses Organisation (NZNO) submitted to the Commerce Committee on the Regulatory Reform Bill.

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Alcohol Reform Bill

18 February 2011

Te Runanga o Aotearoa, New Zealand Nurses Organisation made a submission to the Justice and Electoral committee on the Alcohol Reform Bill.

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Alcohol Reform Bill

18 February 2011

New Zealand Nurses Organisation's submission to the Justice and Electoral Select Committee on the Alcohol Reform Bill.

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Land Transport (Road Safety and other matters) Amendment Bill

October 2010

New Zealand Nurses Organisation (NZNO) submitted to the Land Transport Select Committee on the Land Transport (Road Safety and other matters) Amendment Bill (key initiatives forming part of Safer Journeys, the Government’s road safety strategy to 2020, introducing new measures designed to improve the safety of young drivers and to provide the courts with a wider suite of tougher sanctions for serious or repeat driving offenders).

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Holidays Act Amendment Bill

17 September 2010

New Zealand Nurses Organisation (NZNO submitted to the Transport and Industrial Relations Select Committee on the Holidays Act Amendment Bill.

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Employment Relations Amendment Bill No 2

13 September 2010

New Zealand Nurses Organisation (NZNO) submitted to the Transport and Industrial Relations Select Committee on the Employment Relations Amendment Bill No 2.

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Effectiveness of arrangements to check the standard of services provided by rest homes

April 2010

New Zealand Nurses Organisation (NZNO) made a Submission to the Health Select Committee on the Report from the Controller and Auditor-General on the effectiveness of arrangements to check the standard of services provided by rest homes.

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Investigation into the Tobacco Industry

21 April 2010

The New Zealand Nurses Organisation (NZNO) made an oral submission to the Māori Affairs Select Committee on the Investigation into the Tobacco Industry.

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Auditor General's Report arranagements to check the standard of services provided by rest homes

The new Zeland Nurses organisation made a submission to the Health Select Committee on the Report from the Controller and Auditor-General on the effectiveness of arrangements to check the standard of services provided by rest homes.

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Inquiry into the identification, rehabilitation, and care and protection of child offenders

19 March 2010

The New Zealand Nurses Organisation (NZNO) made a Submission to the Social Services Committee on the Inquiry into the identification, rehabilitation, and care and protection of child offenders.

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Inquiry into how to improve completion rates of childhood immunisation

12 February 2010

New Zealand Nurses Organisation submission to the Health Services Select Committee on the Inquiry into how to improve completion rates of childhood immunisation.

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Inquiry into the Tobacco Industry in Aotearoa and the Consequences of Tobacco use for Māori

29 January 2010

New Zealand Nurses Organisation Submission to the Māori Affairs Select Committee on the Inquiry into the Tobacco Industry in Aotearoa and the Consequences of Tobacco use for Māori.

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Injury Prevention, Rehabilitation and Compensation Amendment Bill

24 November 2009

New Zealand Nurses Organisation made a submission to the Transport and Industrial Relations Select Committee on the Injury Prevention, Rehabilitation and Compensation Amendment Bill.

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Education (Polytechnics) Amendment Bill

30 September 2009

The New Zealand Nurses Organisation made a submission to the Education and Science Committee on the Education (Polytechnics) Amendment Bill.

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Sale and Supply of Liquor and Liquor Enforcement Bill

23 April 2009

The New Zealand Nurses Organisation made a submission to the Social Services Select Committee on the Sale and Supply of Liquor and Liquor Enforcement Bill.

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Children, Young Persons, and Their Families (Youth Courts Jurisdiction and Orders) Amendment Bill

17 April 2009

The New Zealand Nurses Organisation made a submission to the Social Services Select Committee on the Children, Young Persons, and Their Families (Youth Courts Jurisdiction and Orders) Amendment Bill


Submission to the Justice and Electoral Select Committee on the Domestic Violence (Enhancing Safety) Bill 2008

27 February 2009

New Zealand Nurses Organisation made a Submission to the Justice and Electoral Select Committee on the Domestic Violence (Enhancing Safety) Bill 2008.

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