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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.

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.

Nurses Society has reservations over the proposed short cut for approving medications for use in Aotearoa New Zealand.

Anything that means there are more positions for new graduates will be welcomed