Health NZ ‘confident’ it will hire 380 nurses, midwives and healthcare assistants in next year amid workforce pressures
“Ultimately, this is about building a workforce that is evidence-based, clinically led and … fit for purpose.” Gray…
Health NZ ‘confident’ it will hire 380 nurses, midwives and healthcare assistants in next year amid workforce pressures
“Ultimately, this is about building a workforce that is evidence-based, clinically led and … fit for purpose.” Gray…
Customer aggression survey: Nine out of 10 frontline shop workers have faced abuse
“Customer aggression has become normalised for far too many people,” she said. “If your job involves serving customers,…
Northland frontline workers demand action as violence against first responders climbs
That experience, and a 10% rise in assaults against Hato Hone St John staff in just one year,…
Government promises ‘faster access’ to maternal mental healthcare and more frontline staff, advocate says step in right direction but wants detail
“One of the most important periods in a child’s life is the first 2000 days. By providing support…
Minister for Children Karen Chhour visits all 72 Oranga Tamariki sites
“It’s easy as a minister to visit the main city centres, where these sites get a lot of…
Black Caps v South Africa: Are New Zealand in an allrounder crisis?
But asked about the shortage of international quality fast-bowling allrounders across New Zealand, Black Caps selector Gavin Larsen…
Government’s proposed homeless ‘move on’ law branded pointless by Northland advocates
“Our main streets and town centres have been blighted by disruption and disturbance,” he claimed. “Businesses are declining…
Comedian and radio host Leigh Hart pays tribute to NZ nurses after week in hospital, less impressed with racist patients
“Everyone from the highly skilled doctors down to the orderlies moving beds, cleaners and of course the nursing…
Health NZ data reveals hundreds of assaults on Bay of Plenty, Lakes hospital staff
This included 168 at security, 109 at facilities staff, and 65 in Rotorua Hospital’s Emergency Department. During the…
Te Whatu Ora’s former chair Rob Campbell: Axing Māori health authority one of the greatest crimes against health services
Frontline providers want the axing of the Māori Health Authority declared unlawful. Here, Ruth Brown considers the arguments.…
Mental health crisis: $61.6 million for crisis response after damning reports
“We don’t want people in distress waiting long periods of time for a crisis assessment. With 40 extra…