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REPORT ON COVID-19 RESPONSE

11 Mar 2026

Royal Commission report on COVID-19 finds New Zealand’s response to the pandemic was sound and that it saved thousands of lives.

Royal Commission report on COVID-19 finds New Zealand’s response to the pandemic was sound and that it saved thousands of lives.

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MEDIMAP

27 Feb 2026

MEDIMAP

27 Feb 2026

The medimap security breach is yet another indicator that the private companies developing and providing health care software need to do better. Compliance with appropriate standards needs to periodically checked by governmental agencies.

The medimap security breach is yet another indicator that the private companies developing and providing health care software need to do better. Compliance with appropriate s...

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TE WHATU ORA CEA UPDATE

16 Feb 2026

Work continues on a collective employment agreement (CEA) with Te Whatu Ora/Health New Zealand. Pre-negotiations talks have been held.

Work continues on a collective employment agreement (CEA) with Te Whatu Ora/Health New Zealand. Pre-negotiations talks have been held.

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HOLIDAYS ACT REMEDIATION PAYMENTS

06 Jan 2026

Holidays Act issues have occurred across a range of sectors. Within the health sector the issues are not limited to Te Whatu Ora or the former DHBs, but apply more generally. Remediation processes and payments have taken years. The Society has made representations for compliance and remediation to other health employers.

Holidays Act issues have occurred across a range of sectors. Within the health sector the issues are not limited to Te Whatu Ora or the former DHBs, but apply more generally....

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