The reforms will mean that for the first time, New Zealand will have a truly national health system, and the kind of treatment people get will no longer be determined by where they live, he said.

The Health New Zealand Board will take over from the current Commissioner and Deputy Commissioners, who were appointed last ...

New Zealand already has one of the worst occupational health and safety records, per head of population, among OECD nations.

General Practice New Zealand (GPNZ) has welcomed today’s announcement of major reforms designed to create a more equitable and fit for purpose national health system. GPNZ Chair and Karori GP Dr ...

The New Zealand government has announced a series of reforms aimed at ensuring the country's work health and safety legislation is fit-for-purpose for businesses. Workplace Relations and Safety ...

WELLINGTON, July 1 (Xinhua) -- New Zealand formally launched three new science organizations on Tuesday in a sweeping reform aimed at boosting innovation, economic growth, and public wellbeing.

Although the new system - Health New Zealand - will mean Chandler's role will end, The health reforms mean district health board members' roles will also be disestablished.

If New Zealand can radically reform its health system, why not do the same for welfare? Published: May 4, 2021 3:11pm EDT. Louise Humpage, University of Auckland, Waipapa Taumata Rau. Author ...

New Zealand’s health system has been plagued by short-term thinking for decades. The latest reforms need to address key issues if the government wants to future proof our key health services.

Health New Zealand faces complaints about creative accounting as the health system continues to decline. Despite a $16.68 billion funding boost , waiting times and staffing shortages persist, with ...

The results led to the New Zealand government in 2011 setting one of the most daring public health targets in the world: a Smokefree country by 2025, with smoking prevalence under 5%.

The results led to the New Zealand government in 2011 setting one of the most daring public health targets in the world: a Smokefree country by 2025, with smoking prevalence under 5%.