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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.

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

The Police are no longer making referrals to the controversial Man Up and Legacy Sisterhood groups, both of which are part of the Destiny Church group and have been criticised for their hate speech and disruptive protest activities.

Survey of nurses show the wide ranging adverse impact of current health funding cuts and controls.