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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.

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

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.

The recently announced Labour Party policy that, if elected, would support nurse practitioners (NPs) and general practitioners to buy into existing primary care practices or establish new ones by providing no- or low-interest loans to NPs and GPs is an excellent initiative.