Leaked document reveals millions of dollars of cuts at Te Whatu Ora: Health Minister Shane Reti says savings sought by Health NZ aren’t part of the Government’s ...
newsroom.co.nz/2024/04/24/leaked-document-reveals-millions-of-dollars-of-cuts-at-te-whatu-ora/
Long Covid sufferers scared they'll face penalties under government benefit reset
rnz.co.nz/news/political/514308/long-covid-sufferers-scared-they-ll-face-penalties-under-government-benefit-reset
Who helps with the ‘huge emotional toll’ of being an MP?: MPs have some of the highest pressure jobs in New Zealand, and the stressors aren’t always what you ...
rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/the-house/audio/2018934315/who-helps-with-the-huge-emotional-toll-of-being-an-mp
Government sets nine targets in health, crime, social support, education, climate
rnz.co.nz/news/political/513735/government-sets-nine-targets-in-health-crime-social-support-education-climate
Week in Politics: Truancy presents delicate problems for the government: Analysis - The government's "things to do" list gets a hostile reception ...
rnz.co.nz/news/on-the-inside/513539/week-in-politics-truancy-presents-delicate-problems-for-the-government
How the coalition plans to replace the quickly scrapped Māori Health Authority: The coalition government got rid of the Māori Health Authority in a hurry ...
rnz.co.nz/news/in-depth/514549/how-the-coalition-plans-to-replace-the-quickly-scrapped-maori-health-authority
Health Ministry apologises after providing incorrect advice to ministers: Shane Reti claimed to have established a Long Covid expert group which was actually ...
newsroom.co.nz/2024/04/02/health-ministry-apologises-after-providing-incorrect-advice-to-ministers/
Watch: PM Christopher Luxon, Health Minister Shane Reti speak to media in Auckland
rnz.co.nz/news/political/513231/watch-pm-christopher-luxon-health-minister-shane-reti-speak-to-media-in-auckland
AUKUS Pillar Two: Defence Minister Judith Collins meets with top US military contractor
rnz.co.nz/news/political/513458/aukus-pillar-two-defence-minister-judith-collins-meets-with-top-us-military-contractor
Premier House report recommends $33m refurbishment for 'dated' building: If big decisions are not made about the building, a "significant piece of our heritage ...
rnz.co.nz/news/political/512932/premier-house-report-recommends-33m-refurbishment-for-dated-building
When the facts change, Nicola Willis should change her mind: The value of a pyrrhic victory for the Government on tax cuts is not worth the price New Zealanders ...
newsroom.co.nz/2024/03/21/when-the-facts-change-nicola-willis-should-change-her-mind/
Why we need a proper Covid inquiry - Steven Joyce: OPINION I watched an interesting interview last weekend between the Herald ’s Madison Reidy and Reserve Bank ...
nzherald.co.nz/business/why-we-need-a-proper-covid-inquiry-steven-joyce/SE22UDJUTJCWHLFRXYFFVJPW6Y/
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Mental health mishap exposes Government’s razor gang approach to public servants: EDITORIAL The Public Service Association finally got one over the Government ...
nzherald.co.nz/kahu/mental-health-mishap-exposes-governments-razor-gang-approach-to-public-servants/SP7HHD2VDRGMBFGITYZZQK3SSY/
PM Christopher Luxon's tobacco 'talking points' contradicted official advice: The Prime Minister's office circulated 'talking points' on tobacco for his ...
rnz.co.nz/news/in-depth/512253/pm-christopher-luxon-s-tobacco-talking-points-contradicted-official-advice
Christopher Luxon speaks to media after mobile breast screening unit launch: The prime minister is in Manukau, south Auckland to launch a mobile breast screening ...
rnz.co.nz/news/political/511557/christopher-luxon-speaks-to-media-after-mobile-breast-screening-unit-launch
Ex-football chairman dies after fall at Hunstanton cliffs: A man in his 60s died after suffering "multiple traumatic injuries" as a result of a fall at ...
edp24.co.uk/news/24264391.ex-football-chairman-dies-fall-hunstanton-cliffs/
Govt's tobacco 'talking points' contradicted official advice: Ministers repeatedly insisted smokefree legislation passed by the previous ...
odt.co.nz/news/national/govts-tobacco-talking-points-contradicted-official-advice
Hundreds of doctors 'devastated' over scrapping of Te Aka Whai Ora - Māori Health Authority
rnz.co.nz/news/te-manu-korihi/510433/hundreds-of-doctors-devastated-over-scrapping-of-te-aka-whai-ora-maori-health-authority
Premier House: Upgrades badly needed at Prime Minister’s residence, says Heritage NZ
nzherald.co.nz/nz/premier-house-upgrades-badly-needed-at-prime-ministers-residence-says-heritage-nz/K7QWNYZMCFDPVOJXHP4FJQVAPQ/
Emotions run high in parliament over dismantling of Māori Health Authority: Opposition MPs hit out at health minister Shane Reti yesterday as the bill to scrap ...
thespinoff.co.nz/politics/28-02-2024/emotions-run-high-in-parliament-over-dismantling-of-maori-health-authority
When you hear the people sing: The Prime Minister’s u-turn over taking an accommodation allowance is in stark contrast to his administration’s determination not ...
newsroom.co.nz/2024/03/04/when-you-hear-the-people-sing/
Watch live: Christopher Luxon announces health targets to cap off 100-day plan: Christopher Luxon and Health Minister Shane Reti are announcing "five major ...
rnz.co.nz/news/political/511184/watch-live-christopher-luxon-announces-health-targets-to-cap-off-100-day-plan
Measles outbreak top concern for health minister Shane Reti as he refocuses on Māori health
nzherald.co.nz/northern-advocate/news/measles-outbreak-top-concern-for-health-minister-as-he-refocuses-on-maori-health/HN3EPZKKTFHYVDUGNZILK6AYDM/
Christopher Luxon's tobacco claims 'flying in the face of evidence, of logic', expert says
rnz.co.nz/news/national/510338/christopher-luxon-s-tobacco-claims-flying-in-the-face-of-evidence-of-logic-expert-says
Dr Shane Reti - My vision for Māori health is based on needs and outcomes, not bureaucracy
nzherald.co.nz/kahu/dr-shane-reti-the-maori-health-authority-was-a-bureaucratic-anchor-around-maori-necks/WYPTY2QAQNAVNLGON64W2DGN6U/
What’s been done – and what’s left to do – in the government’s 100-day plan: The PM has exactly two weeks to tick off 22 items on the agenda if he wants to avoid ...
thespinoff.co.nz/politics/23-02-2024/whats-been-done-and-whats-left-to-do-in-the-governments-100-day-plan
Public-sector leakers are playing a dangerous game: When leaks become torrential, they can do real damage.
thespinoff.co.nz/politics/19-02-2024/public-sector-leakers-are-playing-a-dangerous-game
Government sends more aid to Ukraine, funds purchase of new weapons: The Government has sent $25.9 million in aid to Ukraine, including $6.5m to purchase weapons ...
nzherald.co.nz/nz/politics/government-sends-more-aid-to-ukraine-funds-purchase-of-new-weapons/RP4M6EKCOBD4FM45NDS4J6W7UE/
One person airlifted to hospital following medical event in Arrowtown: A person has been flown to hospital after suffering a medical emergency in Arrowtown this ...
nzherald.co.nz/nz/one-person-airlifted-to-hospital-following-medical-event-in-arrowtown/5S3E6ZF7WBCKVGEPX2ANIOKZRE/
Third medical school a step closer with Waikato University, ministry signing memorandum
rnz.co.nz/news/national/509051/third-medical-school-a-step-closer-with-waikato-university-ministry-signing-memorandum
Whangārei GP clinic more than six figures in debt: The Health Minister is making zero promises about increased funding for struggling GP clinics that are deep in ...
rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2018926236/whangarei-gp-clinic-more-than-six-figures-in-debt
Mental health first responders option could be added to 111 calls : By RNZ A fourth option - alongside fire, ambulance and police - could be created for those ...
nzherald.co.nz/nz/mental-health-first-responders-option-could-be-added-to-111-calls/ZRKOOOOLC5AVTIB2GVUZLYPA2I/
An early briefing from officials to Health Minister Dr Shane Reti was ordered after he raised concerns about hospital cleanliness — including a dirty toilet.
New outpatient building delayed half a year: Health Minister Dr Shane Reti has remained silent on the possibility of a private funding arrangement for the new ...
odt.co.nz/news/dunedin/health/new-outpatient-building-delayed-half-year
World leaders react to King Charles’ cancer diagnosis - Christopher Luxon sends message
nzherald.co.nz/nz/king-charles-cancer-diagnosis-christopher-luxon-post-message-of-support-donald-trump-sends-best-wishes/WG2NE5W7VFF37MIBOF2MMI4KRU/
GP at Health Minister Dr Shane Reti’s old clinic more than $100,000 in the red, urges him to fix funding quickly
nzherald.co.nz/nz/gp-at-health-minister-dr-shane-retis-old-clinic-more-than-100000-in-the-red-urges-him-to-fix-funding-quickly/NSQRFXVDXFEMNHLM6IRONUELRY/
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Prime Minister Christopher Luxon's sister-in-law works for tobacco company: Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has admitted his sister-in-law works for a tobacco ...
rnz.co.nz/news/political/508310/prime-minister-christopher-luxon-s-sister-in-law-works-for-tobacco-company
Mayor thanks Reti over new hospital: Dunedin mayor Jules Radich says the city council expects the new hospital will proceed as promised ...
odt.co.nz/news/dunedin/health/mayor-thanks-reti-over-new-hospital
Te Whatu Ora buys more RATs, will stay free until end of June: The current national supply of rapid Covid-19 tests was due to run out in February.
rnz.co.nz/news/national/508039/te-whatu-ora-buys-more-rats-will-stay-free-until-end-of-june
Health Minister 'increasingly anxious' about possible measles outbreak: The Health Minister is "increasingly anxious" about the possibility of a measles outbreak ...
rnz.co.nz/news/political/507628/health-minister-increasingly-anxious-about-possible-measles-outbreak
Reti confirms transfer of decision-making to regions is among health priorities: The Health Minister says the system is in "crisis" and is planning a big change ...
rnz.co.nz/news/political/507330/reti-confirms-transfer-of-decision-making-to-regions-is-among-health-priorities
New Zealand Will Reverse Law Banning All Tobacco Sales To Younger Generation: The ruling conservatives will scrap legislation implemented by former Prime ...
forbes.com/sites/siladityaray/2024/02/27/new-zealand-will-reverse-law-banning-all-tobacco-sales-to-younger-generation/
More people need transplants than there are organ donors. Pigs might be a solution
cnn.com/2024/01/30/health/pig-organ-transplant-xenotransplantation/
New blood cancer drugs could come sooner - Health Minister Shane Reti: New blood cancer drugs could be funded sooner than indicated, Health Minister Dr Shane ...
nzherald.co.nz/nz/new-blood-cancer-drugs-could-come-sooner-health-minister-shane-reti/IV7JP2O4NVDTLLHTO2JC7ON6WI/
New briefings to incoming ministers bring bold challenges for Government about state of NZ
nzherald.co.nz/nz/politics/new-briefings-to-incoming-ministers-bring-bold-challenges-for-government-about-state-of-nz/4AMSQP5JDFGKRD7FVWH5V6SCOU/
Cranking out the same old mental health platitudes is getting us nowhere: We’ve been talking about doing something about mental health for a very long time.
thespinoff.co.nz/politics/24-01-2024/cranking-out-the-same-old-mental-health-platitudes-is-getting-us-nowhere
A leaked letter to Health Minister Shane Reti that I can neither confirm nor deny - Rob Campbell
nzherald.co.nz/kahu/a-leaked-letter-to-health-minister-shane-reti-that-i-can-neither-confirm-nor-deny-rob-campbell/RNK3MFPLAZDIXFQ6GCZXSU2VXA/
Waitangi’s relaxed vibe and how middle NZ holds the key to Treaty issues - Steven Joyce
nzherald.co.nz/business/steven-joyce-waitangis-relaxed-vibe-and-how-middle-nz-holds-the-key-to-treaty-issues/IGEEGDAN75ARNJALA6C3TFHXJU/
Golriz Ghahraman’s explanation - ‘I believe her’: Paula Bennett: OPINION Golriz Ghahraman came out this week and stated that the abuse and threats towards her as ...
nzherald.co.nz/nz/paula-bennett-golriz-ghahramans-explanation-i-believe-her/7TLJMVWOSJF4JAKOHIYTND45FM/
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Steven Joyce: What 2024 needs to bring: OPINION I think it’s fair to say that 2023 turned out to be a pretty rubbish year. No sooner had Covid-19 receded and we ...
nzherald.co.nz/business/steven-joyce-what-2024-needs-to-bring/XWU3V5XLOVF6NF2Y7TYVITTQJQ/
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Some mental health advice for Minister Doocey: Mental health is not 'complicated' or 'different'. But NZ's first Minister of Mental ...
newsroom.co.nz/2024/01/19/some-mental-health-advice-for-minister-doocey/
Three Waters repeal forces councils to hike rates by a third: Local Government Minister Simeon Brown has written to councils saying he'll relax consultation ...
newsroom.co.nz/2023/12/21/three-waters-repeal-forces-councils-to-hike-rates-by-a-third/
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Three Waters repeal forces councils to hike rates by a third: Local Government Minister Simeon Brown has written to councils saying he'll relax consultation ...
newsroom.co.nz/2023/12/21/three-waters-repeal-forces-councils-to-hike-rates-by-a-third/
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Interislander ferry: Government to set up expert advisory group: The government has announced it will set up an expert advisory group to provide independent ...
rnz.co.nz/news/political/505375/interislander-ferry-government-to-set-up-expert-advisory-group
'Dishonest': Health minister slammed over Dunedin hospital: Health Minister Shane Reti has been accused of dishonesty after refusing to confirm a $30 ...
odt.co.nz/news/dunedin/health/dishonest-health-minister-slammed-over-dunedin-hospital
Kankakee River flooding leads Aqua Illinois to issue boil order for University Park, parts of Monee
chicagotribune.com/suburbs/daily-southtown/ct-sta-university-park-water-boil-st-0130-20240129-gqxirrtpqnevxdochcsq7muvyy-story.html
Health Minister Shane Reti responsible for review of ‘affirmative action’ scheme he graduated from in 1980s
rnz.co.nz/news/in-depth/504971/health-minister-shane-reti-responsible-for-review-of-affirmative-action-scheme-he-graduated-from-in-1980s
Former Governor-General Sir Michael Hardie Boys dies: Former Governor-General Sir Michael Hardie Boys has died aged 92, with the Prime Minister saying today that ...
rnz.co.nz/news/national/505794/former-governor-general-sir-michael-hardie-boys-dies
Hospital emergency departments to get 200 more security guards for summer: Hospitals in our biggest cities and holiday hotspots will get an extra 200 security ...
nzherald.co.nz/nz/hospital-emergency-departments-to-get-200-more-security-guards-for-summer/WC3B4WZ3IFHRBKSMA776PZP47A/
Health Minister Shane Reti offers cursory response over smokefree protest: Health Minister Shane Reti has refused to say if he has an obligation to protect Māori ...
rnz.co.nz/news/political/504669/health-minister-shane-reti-offers-cursory-response-over-smokefree-protest
Pasifika 'standing with Māori', govt critic says, as Reti welcomes Pacific peoples role
rnz.co.nz/news/pacific/504311/pasifika-standing-with-maori-govt-critic-says-as-reti-welcomes-pacific-peoples-role
Govt committed to hospital, but $30m pledge up in air: The government says it is committed to the new Dunedin hospital — but has not confirmed it will honour its ...
odt.co.nz/news/dunedin/govt-committed-hospital-30m-pledge-air
A day after criticising fiscal cliffs, the new Government announced one of its own
nzherald.co.nz/nz/politics/a-day-after-criticising-fiscal-cliffs-the-new-government-announced-one-of-its-own/MNC4DCUVSVARBL4BJ23QAL2JWI/
New minister needs to start walking the talk on mental health: Tourism and Hospitality Minister Matt Doocey recently threw his weight behind efforts to restore ...
odt.co.nz/opinion/new-minister-needs-start-walking-talk-mental-health
Warning sounded over any moves to defund Covid-19 vaccine: A vaccinologist is warning that restricting access to the Covid-19 vaccine could send a message that ...
rnz.co.nz/news/political/504467/warning-sounded-over-any-moves-to-defund-covid-19-vaccine
Christopher Luxon's lack of control of Winston Peters 'does not bode well for future' - Hipkins
rnz.co.nz/news/political/503509/christopher-luxon-s-lack-of-control-of-winston-peters-does-not-bode-well-for-future-hipkins
Chris Bishop announces independent review of Kāinga Ora, New Zealand's fifth Covid wave may not have peaked and questions are raised over how Prime Minister ... Show more bit.ly/3tnpXkK
Not much for Kiwi wallets in first 100 days: Christopher Luxon's new 100-day plan of action has a lot of aspiration but not quite as much substance ...
newsroom.co.nz/2023/11/30/not-much-for-kiwis-wallets-in-first-100-days/
Watch: MPs urgently debate Interislander ferries cancellation: MPs are crossing swords on the new Government’s shock decision to cancel the upgrade of the ...
nzherald.co.nz/nz/politics/pm-christopher-luxon-finance-minister-nicola-willis-face-questions-in-parliament-on-ute-tax-interislander-ferries-and-gdp-figures/SBZIKVVE7ZGVNP7SVWLCDHV4KY/
More patients, nowhere near enough doctors - the mental health workforce problem that won’t go away
rnz.co.nz/programmes/in-depth-special-projects/story/2018919170/more-patients-nowhere-near-enough-doctors-the-mental-health-workforce-problem-that-won-t-go-away
Quick Glance: Inadequate Treatment Access for Most Americans with Mental Health Issues
- Two-thirds of Americans with diagnosed mental illness lacked access to treatment in 2021, despite having insurance.
- Inseparable commissioned the report and released policy solutions to address gaps in mental health care.
- Barriers include workforce shortage, low provider reimbursement, and inadequate enforcement of consumer protection laws and laws requiring insurance coverage for mental illnesses.
- The Milliman report found that nearly a quarter of insured individuals - Medicaid, private insurance, and Medicare - had at least one mental health diagnosis in 2021.
Government defending the indefensible in scrapping smokefree efforts - health leader
rnz.co.nz/news/political/503409/government-defending-the-indefensible-in-scrapping-smokefree-efforts-health-leader
Christopher Luxon’s Government on the defensive after a ragged start - Audrey Young
nzherald.co.nz/nz/audrey-young-government-on-the-defensive-after-a-ragged-start/T5VOD7KUQFESRMQ2RNOJHKQU4Y/
Public sector boss Steve Maharey resigns as chair of Pharmac and ACC: Steve Maharey has resigned as chairperson of the boards of Pharmac and the Accident ...
rnz.co.nz/news/political/503674/public-sector-boss-steve-maharey-resigns-as-chair-of-pharmac-and-acc
Christopher Luxon tells team to fact-check claims after tobacco outlet mistake: The new government is "deeply committed to lowering smoking rates in New Zealand" ...
rnz.co.nz/news/political/503865/christopher-luxon-tells-team-to-fact-check-claims-after-tobacco-outlet-mistake
New Zealand Scraps the World’s First Generational Smoking Ban. Here’s What to Know
time.com/6339910/new-zealand-scraps-generational-smoking-ban/
Quick Glance: New Zealand Smoking Ban Reversal Sparks Health Expert Criticism
- New Zealand passed laws in 2022 to restrict and eventually ban cigarette sales to future generations.
- Smoking is the leading cause of preventable deaths in New Zealand, and the policy aimed to prevent young generations from picking up the habit.
- Health experts strongly criticized the sudden reversal.
- The announcement of the government's repeal of the laws shocked health experts who believed the policy would remain untouched.
Health Minister Dr Shane Reti says more ED security before Christmas, plans to scrap Māori Health Authority under way
nzherald.co.nz/nz/politics/health-minister-dr-shane-reti-says-more-ed-security-before-christmas-plans-to-scrap-maori-health-authority-under-way/WICAF35W2BF7DAP44AC6EDMQOI/
Call to clarify funding method for new hospital: Ingrid Leary has called for Minister of Health Shane Reti to clarify if the new government is considering a ...
odt.co.nz/news/dunedin/call-clarify-funding-method-new-hospital
Govt eyes different funding models to build new hospitals: The government says it will be considering different funding models to build new hospitals ...
odt.co.nz/news/national/govt-eyes-different-funding-models-build-new-hospitals
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