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SLAUGHTER DISGUISED AS HUMANITARIAN AID

09 Jul 2025

The so-called Gaza Humanitarian Foundation is a grotesque killing field - slaughter disguised as humanitarian aid in Gaza. Aid should be delivered by the UN and other experienced, independent aid agencies, not militarised by an occupying army.

The so-called Gaza Humanitarian Foundation is a grotesque killing field - slaughter disguised as humanitarian aid in Gaza. Aid should be delivered by the UN and other experi...

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REGULATORY STANDARDS BILL

07 Jul 2025

Nurses Society has presented a short submission opposing the controversial Regulatory Standards Bill. The bill has been widely opposed by a range of organisations and individuals across Aotearoa New Zealand.

Nurses Society has presented a short submission opposing the controversial Regulatory Standards Bill. The bill has been widely opposed by a range of organisations and individ...

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BUDGET - BAD NEWS FOR HEALTH

22 May 2025

While the current Health Vote operating funding of NZ$32.7 billion is a record amount, there is only a 4.8% increase in overall funding for the sector. Unfortunately, a 4.8% increase in Vote Health amounts to ‘merely standing still’ and a 4.4% increase for Te Whatu Ora is effectively a zero increase or a cut.

While the current Health Vote operating funding of NZ$32.7 billion is a record amount, there is only a 4.8% increase in overall funding for the sector. Unfortunately, a 4.8%...

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