Nurses Society New Zealand -
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Te Kāhui Tapuhi O Aotearoa - Te Uniana o NSNZ
Professional nursing organization and union providing representation, services, support, and advocacy for nurses in Aotearoa New Zealand.
Professional nursing organization and union providing representation, services, support, and advocacy for nurses in Aotearoa New Zealand.
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The Nurses Society has joined calls to have Destiny Church's tax-free status revoked by the Charities Services. Promoters of hate should not have charity status.
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Hopefully this legal challenge to the govt puberty blocker regulations is successful.
Decisions on such matters should be made by health regulators and clinicians, not politicians, and be evidence-based and not driven by political ideology.
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Decisions on such matters should be made by health regulators and clinicians, not politicians, and be evidence-based and not driven by political ideology.
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Puberty blocker regulation 'based on politics', legal injunction filed
PATHA is asking for an urgent judicial review on the grounds that the incoming regulation is "illegal and unethical".
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December 2, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Hopefully this legal challenge to the govt puberty blocker regulations is successful.
Decisions on such matters should be made by health regulators and clinicians, not politicians, and be evidence-based and not driven by political ideology.
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Decisions on such matters should be made by health regulators and clinicians, not politicians, and be evidence-based and not driven by political ideology.
www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
The current measles outbreak serves as a reminder that vaccines save lives! #NSNZ #Nurses #Aotearoa #Vaccines
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Seventeen confirmed cases of measles nationwide
Three of the country's largest secondary schools are now affected by the measles outbreak, with 17 known cases so far nationwide. Health Correspondent Ruth Hill and Associate Professor Mark Thomas fro...
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November 3, 2025 at 3:38 AM
The current measles outbreak serves as a reminder that vaccines save lives! #NSNZ #Nurses #Aotearoa #Vaccines
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Contracting some public hospital planned care to private surgical hospitals is helpful short-term, but not long term.
Any move to an US-style healthcare system would be an absolute disaster. It would be excessively expensive, inefficient, and highly inequitable
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Any move to an US-style healthcare system would be an absolute disaster. It would be excessively expensive, inefficient, and highly inequitable
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Health NZ under fire for secrecy over private hospital contracts
The public deserve answers says a hospital trust chair says, as Health NZ refuses to say how much it's paying.
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August 27, 2025 at 1:30 AM
Contracting some public hospital planned care to private surgical hospitals is helpful short-term, but not long term.
Any move to an US-style healthcare system would be an absolute disaster. It would be excessively expensive, inefficient, and highly inequitable
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Any move to an US-style healthcare system would be an absolute disaster. It would be excessively expensive, inefficient, and highly inequitable
www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...
Powerful speech calling out the failure of the government to act with courage and to recognise Palestinian Statehood now. Aotearoa New Zealand is normally a leader on issues not an outlier.
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Greens co-leader Chlöe Swarbrick barred from Parliament for rest of week after Gaza speech
The Green Party co-leader described the ruling as "ridiculous" and said she was tired and angry at the massacre of human beings.
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August 12, 2025 at 6:52 AM
Powerful speech calling out the failure of the government to act with courage and to recognise Palestinian Statehood now. Aotearoa New Zealand is normally a leader on issues not an outlier.
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SLAUGHTER DISGUISED AS AID IN GAZA
Over 130 leading international aid organisations have made repeated calls for the grotesque Israeli military-controlled aid scheme (the so-called Gaza Humanitarian Foundation – an Israeli and US scheme) be replaced by existing UN-led humanitarian agencies.
Over 130 leading international aid organisations have made repeated calls for the grotesque Israeli military-controlled aid scheme (the so-called Gaza Humanitarian Foundation – an Israeli and US scheme) be replaced by existing UN-led humanitarian agencies.
July 9, 2025 at 1:29 AM
SLAUGHTER DISGUISED AS AID IN GAZA
Over 130 leading international aid organisations have made repeated calls for the grotesque Israeli military-controlled aid scheme (the so-called Gaza Humanitarian Foundation – an Israeli and US scheme) be replaced by existing UN-led humanitarian agencies.
Over 130 leading international aid organisations have made repeated calls for the grotesque Israeli military-controlled aid scheme (the so-called Gaza Humanitarian Foundation – an Israeli and US scheme) be replaced by existing UN-led humanitarian agencies.
BUDGET 2025 is bad news for the health sector. Overall health funding is only being increased by 4.8% which is effectively a cut. Te Whatu Ora gets just a 4.4% increase which does not even cover their current deficit.
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May 23, 2025 at 5:03 AM
BUDGET 2025 is bad news for the health sector. Overall health funding is only being increased by 4.8% which is effectively a cut. Te Whatu Ora gets just a 4.4% increase which does not even cover their current deficit.
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A shameful day. A shocking but not surprising move by government. Hitting those in female dominated occupations to save money. Inequitable and short-sighted.
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Pay equity legislation could save 'billions' for government - PM
Christopher Luxon said the upcoming Budget was not the motivation for rushing through the legislation.
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May 6, 2025 at 6:29 AM
A shameful day. A shocking but not surprising move by government. Hitting those in female dominated occupations to save money. Inequitable and short-sighted.
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POLICE STOP REFERRALS TO DESTINY CHURCH GROUP
The Police advised that they are no longer making referrals to the Destiny Church linked Man Up and Legacy Sisterhood groups, in response to an Official Information Act (OIA) request by the Society.
Full story:
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The Police advised that they are no longer making referrals to the Destiny Church linked Man Up and Legacy Sisterhood groups, in response to an Official Information Act (OIA) request by the Society.
Full story:
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April 11, 2025 at 4:12 AM
POLICE STOP REFERRALS TO DESTINY CHURCH GROUP
The Police advised that they are no longer making referrals to the Destiny Church linked Man Up and Legacy Sisterhood groups, in response to an Official Information Act (OIA) request by the Society.
Full story:
nursessociety.org.nz/news/police-...
The Police advised that they are no longer making referrals to the Destiny Church linked Man Up and Legacy Sisterhood groups, in response to an Official Information Act (OIA) request by the Society.
Full story:
nursessociety.org.nz/news/police-...
“Together for Tiriti” poster in our Ponsonby office entrance
April 1, 2025 at 4:57 AM
“Together for Tiriti” poster in our Ponsonby office entrance
A survey by the Nurses Society shows current funding cuts and controls are having adverse consequences on health services nationwide. A substantial majority of respondents (77%) reported serious adverse impacts on the health sector.
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March 27, 2025 at 7:20 AM
A survey by the Nurses Society shows current funding cuts and controls are having adverse consequences on health services nationwide. A substantial majority of respondents (77%) reported serious adverse impacts on the health sector.
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Raising speed limits is 100% wrong and is not evidence based. There is a direct relationship between speed and severity of injury and mortality rates in road crashes.
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Speed limit reversals near schools: 'It doesn't make sense', Auckland principal says
Auckland schools are frustrated with speed limit reversals soon to hit their areas, and worry it will put children at risk.
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March 19, 2025 at 7:11 AM
Raising speed limits is 100% wrong and is not evidence based. There is a direct relationship between speed and severity of injury and mortality rates in road crashes.
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Getting rid of Lester Levy the Te Whatu Ora Commissioner is very welcome. His appointment in the first place was a serious mistake. His tenure will be remembered for a disastrous focus on cuts and a ‘hiring freeze’.
March 7, 2025 at 7:10 AM
Getting rid of Lester Levy the Te Whatu Ora Commissioner is very welcome. His appointment in the first place was a serious mistake. His tenure will be remembered for a disastrous focus on cuts and a ‘hiring freeze’.
More research is needed to better understand this disease that effects reproductive health, physical health and mental health. Read Holly’s story on Endometriosis New Zealand’s website. nzendo.org.nz/endo-news/ho... #nursesunion
Holly's Journey with Endometriosis - Endometriosis New Zealand
Holly’s journey with endometriosis began when she got her first period at 11 years old. Like most girls, she expected some discomfort, but nothing
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March 7, 2025 at 1:24 AM
More research is needed to better understand this disease that effects reproductive health, physical health and mental health. Read Holly’s story on Endometriosis New Zealand’s website. nzendo.org.nz/endo-news/ho... #nursesunion
Timely reminder that health services need to give more attention to the serious impact of Long Covid. Current support to persons with Long Covid is inadequate.
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Long Covid warning: 'Silent organ damage is a real problem'
Experts are urging the government to protect people from Long Covid, which they say could have already affected a quarter of a million New Zealanders.
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March 5, 2025 at 9:12 PM
Timely reminder that health services need to give more attention to the serious impact of Long Covid. Current support to persons with Long Covid is inadequate.
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5 years today since the first confirmed case of Covid in Aotearoa NZ. Our response was rightfully globally praised & saved thousands of lives. www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
Five years on from New Zealand's first Covid-19 case - have we changed?
We ask New Zealanders, including Sir Ashley Bloomfield, about when they found out, and what's changed since.
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February 27, 2025 at 9:52 PM
5 years today since the first confirmed case of Covid in Aotearoa NZ. Our response was rightfully globally praised & saved thousands of lives. www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
The Nurses Society has made a submission to the Ministry of Justice regarding proposed changes to the arms act. Our position is gun laws need to be tightened and not relaxed. This is a public health issue. Read our full submission here. nursessociety.org.nz/news/arms-ac...
February 27, 2025 at 1:48 AM
The Nurses Society has made a submission to the Ministry of Justice regarding proposed changes to the arms act. Our position is gun laws need to be tightened and not relaxed. This is a public health issue. Read our full submission here. nursessociety.org.nz/news/arms-ac...
The Nurses Society has joined calls to have Destiny Church's tax-free status revoked by the Charities Services. Promoters of hate should not have charity status.
#NSNZ #TeUnia #NursesSociety #Nurses #NZNurses #NZmedical #NursesUnion #Aotearoa #NewZealand
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#NSNZ #TeUnia #NursesSociety #Nurses #NZNurses #NZmedical #NursesUnion #Aotearoa #NewZealand
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February 26, 2025 at 3:15 AM
The Nurses Society has joined calls to have Destiny Church's tax-free status revoked by the Charities Services. Promoters of hate should not have charity status.
#NSNZ #TeUnia #NursesSociety #Nurses #NZNurses #NZmedical #NursesUnion #Aotearoa #NewZealand
nursessociety.org.nz/news/destiny...
#NSNZ #TeUnia #NursesSociety #Nurses #NZNurses #NZmedical #NursesUnion #Aotearoa #NewZealand
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We agree that the artwork of a sexual predator should not be displayed in a hospital. The art selected for hospitals should reflect the goal of health and well-being and be vetted appropriately to not cause further harm to survivors. #NSNZ #TeUnia #NursesSociety #NZmedical #Union #NursesUnion
Abuse survivor wants John Middleditch sculpture removed from Dunedin Hospital
"My complaints and requests were ignored," says a woman who wants a New Zealand artist's sculptures removed from Dunedin Hospital.
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February 25, 2025 at 10:18 PM
We agree that the artwork of a sexual predator should not be displayed in a hospital. The art selected for hospitals should reflect the goal of health and well-being and be vetted appropriately to not cause further harm to survivors. #NSNZ #TeUnia #NursesSociety #NZmedical #Union #NursesUnion
We endorse the comments by nutritionists and others that are critical of the new school lunch menu. Good food choices lead to better health outcomes. Food literacy for rangatahi is an important part of growing into healthy adults.
Nutritionist finds list of issues after visiting Auckland schools delivering lunch programme
Checkpoint obtained an email that was sent to Ministry of Education officials by a Ka Ora, Ka Ako Nutritionist after they visited some Auckland schools.
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February 24, 2025 at 9:58 PM
We endorse the comments by nutritionists and others that are critical of the new school lunch menu. Good food choices lead to better health outcomes. Food literacy for rangatahi is an important part of growing into healthy adults.
We at the Nurses Society found it interesting that David Seymour believes the gender wage gap is due to women being unavailable to work nights. As many nurses will attest, the availability to work nights has nothing to do with your gender… #Nurses #NSNZ #Politics #NewZealandNurses
Can women work as late as men? Judith Collins forced to defend MPs' comments | Stuff.co.nz
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February 20, 2025 at 10:23 PM
We at the Nurses Society found it interesting that David Seymour believes the gender wage gap is due to women being unavailable to work nights. As many nurses will attest, the availability to work nights has nothing to do with your gender… #Nurses #NSNZ #Politics #NewZealandNurses