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NewsMajor review of health system announced
The government has announced a major review of the health system which Health Minister David Clark says is designed to future-proof health and disability services in Aotearoa.
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"NZ nurses deserve more"- Thousands protest in streets
Thousands of nurses are rallying around the country in protest of their working conditions. Nurses gathered from midday today across fifteen cities to mark International Nurses Day and hold protests.
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Nurses rally to have their voice heard
Around 27,000 nurses began voting today on whether to support a nationwide strike. The move follows concerns by the New Zealand Nurses Organisation who want to bring public attention to their dissatisfaction about government under investment into quality patient care, pay and safe staffing.
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First time expectant mother considers breastfeeding
It's World Breastfeeding week and expectant mother Corey Roberts says she's looking at whether or not breastfeeding is the best option for her.
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NewsCall for Education Minister to back water-only schools
The New Zealand Dental Association (NZDA) and Hāpai Te Hauora want Education Minister Nikki Kaye to back "water-only" schools.
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Mental health and addictions sectors expect skilled staff losses
A body representative for a number of non-government mental health and addiction service groups says a staff exodus is looming with higher wages luring staff to the aged care and disability sectors. Platform Trust Chief executive Marion Blake says she's seeking urgent talks with government to prevent a pending crisis to continue helping those who need it most.
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Māori Nurses want $2.3 bil returned to health budget
The New Zealand Nurses Organisation (NZNO) is calling for $2.3 billion to be put back into health funding at this year's budget. Deputy kaiwhakahaere Titihuia Pakeho says figures released by the Council of Trade Unions shows a huge cumulative funding gap since 2009/2010, which has hindered basic care treatment of patients.
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Call for more Māori social services funding
Health Minister Johnathan Coleman has confirmed the budget will include new funding for mental health and addiction services as part of its Social Investment Package. However, the NZ Drug Foundation says unless funding is doubled it won't scratch the surface in terms of the growing need for support, particularly among Māori.
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Drug Foundation says funding must double to meet need
Health Minister Johnathan Coleman has confirmed the budget will include new funding for mental health and addiction services as part of its Social Investment Package. However, the NZ Drug Foundation says unless funding is doubled it won't scratch the surface in terms of the growing need for support, particularly among Māori.
