Tag: health_new_zealand
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TENDERS & AWARDS #22 | 14 October 2026 | NZ Public-Sector Procurement Intelligence
Ministry of Justice awards Rotorua Law Courts demolition package as public-sector buyers confirm battery storage and school pool shade suppliers
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentFederal GovernmentEconomyEnergyEducationLegalTransportation NZ public-sector procurementGETSMinistry of JusticeRotorua Law CourtsNaylor Love NorthNew Zealand Institute for Bioeconomy SciencePowerServ Limitedbattery energy storage systemMinistry of EducationGolden Bay High SchoolShade Systems NZ LimitedNelson College for GirlsNew Plymouth District CouncilHealth New ZealandInland RevenueWatercareTauranga City CouncilNapier City Councilcontract awardstendersTENDERS & AWARDS
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TENDERS & AWARDS #19 | 11 October 2026 | NZ Public-Sector Procurement Intelligence
MPI seeks nationwide managed service for databases, identity and integration platforms as five new tenders open and four close Monday
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentFederal GovernmentState GovernmentsComputers and InternetEnvironmentTransportation New Zealand public-sector procurementGETS tendersMinistry for Primary Industriesmanaged serviceSQL ServerAzure AD B2CMicrosoft BizTalk ServerBay of Plenty Regional CouncilWhakatāne flood gatesGreater Wellington Regional Councilenvironmental restoration servicesWhakatāne District CouncilValley Road restorationGrey District Councilfootpath renewalsHealth New ZealandMolecular Diagnostics Capability PanelNew Plymouth District CouncilCoastal WalkwayAirwaysEducation PayrollTenders & Awardstenders
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TENDERS & AWARDS #18 | 10 October 2026 | NZ Public-Sector Procurement Intelligence
Fire and Emergency New Zealand has opened a nationwide procurement for the ongoing supply of newly designed 2WD and 4WD Type 1 pumping appliances, the strongest new public-sector opportunity in this edition.
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentFederal GovernmentTransportationEducationHealthEnergyBanking TENDERS & AWARDSNZ Public-Sector Procurement IntelligenceFire and Emergency New ZealandType 1 pumping appliancesDargaville High SchoolTangaroa CollegeHealth New ZealandCommunity Glaucoma Follow-up ServicesAuckland TransportDepartment of ConservationKiwiRailMBIENZ Government ProcurementGETStenders
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TENDERS & AWARDS #17 | 9 October 2026 | NZ Public-Sector Procurement Intelligence
Health NZ opens two major health-infrastructure procurements as Dunedin, Kāpiti, Matamata-Piako, Christchurch and WorkSafe awards lead today's NZ public-sector procurement briefing
BusinessHealthPolitics and GovernmentEconomyEmployment and LaborLegalTransportation New Zealand public-sector procurementGETS tendersHealth New ZealandManukau Health Parkbuilding management systemsDunedin City CouncilKāpiti Coast District CouncilŌtaki PoolMatamata-Piako District CouncilChristchurch City CouncilTūranga libraryWorkSafe New Zealandcontract awardsclosing soontendersTENDERS & AWARDS
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New Zealand Expands Psychology Intern Hubs to Eight
New Zealand will grow its psychology intern hubs from six to eight next year, supporting up to 40 interns annually and adding Northland and Dunedin for the first time.
HealthPolitics and GovernmentEmployment and LaborEducationGeneral Politics Mental HealthPsychology Intern HubsMatt DooceyHealth New ZealandPsychology AssistantWorkforceNew Zealand Government
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TENDERS & AWARDS #15 | 7 October 2026 | NZ Public-Sector Procurement Intelligence
Health NZ signals multi-stage search for Corporate Experience strategic delivery partners, while fresh public-sector work spans landfill operations, hospital engineering, workforce insights and Pacific learner support.
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentHealthEducationFederal GovernmentEconomyEnvironmentLegal New Zealand public-sector procurementGETS tendersHealth New ZealandCorporate Experience programmeChristchurch City CouncilBurwood LandfillEmployee InsightsParkside HospitalMinistry of EducationPacific Homework and Tutoring InitiativeDiversion Management Solutioncontract awardsTaranaki Regional CouncilDatacom SolutionsTe Taiwhenua o Tamateaclosing soontendersTENDERS & AWARDS
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One News NZ Leaders' Debate 2026: Full Transcript — Part 2 of 7
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Politics and GovernmentHealthElectionGeneral PoliticsMedical ScienceSocial Issues One News NZ Leaders Debate 2026Christopher LuxonChris HipkinsJack TameNew Zealand health systemnursing shortagesHealth New ZealandPharmac fundingprostate cancer screeningsmoke-free generation lawsyouth vapingGP visitsmedical trainingNew Zealand politics
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TENDERS & AWARDS #14 | 6 October 2026 | NZ Public-Sector Procurement Intelligence
University of Waikato tests market for NZ$30–35m recreation facility as Watercare, Queenstown-Lakes and Auckland Council open major infrastructure procurements
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentFederal GovernmentEconomyMilitaryTransportationEducation New Zealand public-sector procurementtenderscontract awardsUniversity of WaikatoUniRecWatercareQueenstown-Lakes District CouncilAuckland CouncilMinistry of DefenceHealth New ZealandMinistry for Primary IndustriesTimaru District CouncilWairoa District CouncilTranspowerHorizons Regional CouncilDepartment of Internal AffairsGETSinfrastructureTENDERS & AWARDS
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NZ Economic Pulse CLOSE: 5 October 2026
NZ Economic Pulse CLOSE: 5 October 2026
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentEconomyFinancial MarketsBankingTransportationHealth NZ Economic PulseNew Zealand economyregional airlinesworking-capital grantsRegional Infrastructure FundHealth New ZealandDrury hospital siteNorthland Shipyarddry dockNZX 50NZX Main BoardFisher & Paykel HealthcareAuckland International AirportMeridian EnergyInfratilSerkoSky Network TelevisionFletcher BuildingSummerset GroupNZ dollarReserve Bank of New ZealandNZIERconsumers price indexOCR decisionNZX
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TENDERS & AWARDS #13 | 3 October 2026 | NZ Public-Sector Procurement Intelligence
A concentrated Monday deadline window puts public-sector work in construction, transport, wastewater design, health navigation, risk software and environmental monitoring at the top of suppliers' weekend action lists.
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentFederal GovernmentEconomyEmployment and LaborEnvironmentHealth NZ public-sector procurementGETS tendersFire and Emergency New ZealandQueenstown-Lakes District CouncilDepartment of ConservationWatercareCrown Infrastructure DeliveryTasman District CouncilHealth New ZealandTimaru District CouncilDunedin City Counciltender deadlinescontract awardstendersTENDERS & AWARDS
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New Zealand Pharmacies to Dispense Wider Range of Funded Medicines Without Prescription
Pharmac and Health NZ expand the funded medicines community pharmacies can supply without a prescription, covering children's skin and oral treatments, vaginal thrush and selected oral contraceptives.
HealthPolitics and GovernmentGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentSocial Issues PharmacHealth New ZealandDavid SeymourSimeon BrownExtended Pharmacy Services Programmecommunity pharmaciesfunded medicinesNew Zealand Government
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TENDERS & AWARDS #12 | 2 October 2026 | NZ Public-Sector Procurement Intelligence
Bay of Plenty Regional Council has opened a substantial Whakatāne flood-protection package, while new public-sector work spans solar generation, water treatment, specialist construction, council regulatory services and farm biosecurity.
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentFederal GovernmentEconomyEnvironmentEnergyEducationTransportationAgriculture NZ public-sector procurementtenderscontract awardsBay of Plenty Regional CouncilWhakatāne flood protectionUniversity of Waikato solarEarth Sciences New ZealandWhangārei District CouncilWaipā District CouncilBiosecurity New ZealandNZTAMinistry of EducationŌpōtiki District CouncilHealth New ZealandWellington City CouncilREANNZCrown Infrastructure DeliveryHorizons Regional CouncilTENDERS & AWARDS
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New Zealand Lowers Free Bowel Screening Age to 56
New Zealand's free bowel screening age drops to 56 in six regions from today, part of a $45.6 million Budget 2026 investment expected to save 522 lives over 25 years.
HealthPolitics and GovernmentMedical ScienceGeneral PoliticsFederal Government Bowel ScreeningSimeon BrownNational Bowel Screening ProgrammeBowel CancerColonoscopyHealth New ZealandNew Zealand Government
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TENDERS & AWARDS #11 | 1 October 2026 | NZ Public-Sector Procurement Intelligence
Ministry of Health opens nine-day procurement for independent review of Health NZ infrastructure-delivery functions, plus outsourced payroll, costing SaaS, hospital fire remediation, road upgrades and workforce training
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentHealthFederal GovernmentEconomyTransportationEducation NZ public-sector procurementGETS tendersMinistry of HealthHealth New ZealandTe Kawa Mataaho Public Service CommissionNew Zealand Customs ServiceWaikato District CouncilAuckland CouncilMinistry of EducationMinistry for Primary IndustriesTimaru District CouncilKāpiti Coast District CouncilNZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahicontract awardstenders and awardstendersTENDERS & AWARDS
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TENDERS & AWARDS #10 | 30 September 2026 | NZ Public-Sector Procurement Intelligence
Find the work. Follow the public money.
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentFederal GovernmentState GovernmentsEconomyEnergyEnvironmentEducationHealthLegal NZ public-sector procurementGETS tendersNew Zealand government tendersWestern Bay of Plenty District CouncilLittle Waihi Road watermain renewalMaketūEnergy Efficiency and Conservation Authorityelectrolytic hydrogen co-benefits researchCampbells Bay SchoolAuckland school refurbishmentChristchurch City Councilemployee health and wellbeing supportQueenstown Lakes District Councilnatural hazard assessmentTe Kirikiri FranktonWānakaTaupō District CouncilWhareroa wastewater treatment plantHealth New ZealandMiddlemore HospitalEdmund Hillary Buildingtender deadlinesRFxRFPROIRFTtendersTENDERS & AWARDS
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TENDERS & AWARDS #9 | 29 September 2026 | NZ Public-Sector Procurement Intelligence
Defence signals polar-capable drone tender, Tasman school build opens, Kāinga Ora names Hamilton builder
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentFederal GovernmentMilitaryReal EstateEducationHealth NZ public-sector procurementGETS tendersMinistry of Defencepolar-capable UASHMNZS AotearoaWaimea CollegeMinistry of EducationKāinga OraMitchell ConstructionHamilton public housingUpper Hutt City CouncilAirways New ZealandFar North District CouncilSelwyn District CouncilHealth New ZealandWairarapa HospitalTenders & Awardstenders
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TENDERS & AWARDS #5 | 24 September 2026 | NZ Public-Sector Procurement Intelligence
Find the work. Follow the public money.
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentEconomyFederal GovernmentState GovernmentsTransportationEducation NZ public-sector procurementGETS tendersWaikato District CouncilUniversity of AucklandHealth New ZealandNelson City CouncilTimaru District CouncilNew Zealand Customs ServiceKāinga OraDepartment of ConservationAuckland TransportEnvironment CanterburyWatercareWestern Bay of Plenty District CouncilQueenstown Lakes District Councilcontract awardstenders and awardstendersTENDERS & AWARDS
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TENDERS & AWARDS #2 | 20 September 2026 | NZ Public-Sector Procurement Intelligence
Find the work. Follow the public money.
BusinessHealthPolitics and GovernmentEconomyEnvironmentTransportationEducationEnergy New Zealand public-sector procurementGETS tendersHealth New ZealandSouthland HospitalEnvironment CanterburyGisborne District CouncilUniversity of WaikatoWaikato District CouncilNZQATenders and AwardstendersTENDERS & AWARDS
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Treasury Warns Health NZ Cannot Cover Existing Costs as Budget 2026 Bilateral Looms
Treasury report ahead of the Budget 2026 health bilateral shows Vote Health seeking $555.7m a year in new operating spending and $971.1m in capital, against a Health NZ structural funding gap.
Politics and GovernmentHealthBusinessEconomyFederal GovernmentLegalFinancial Markets Budget 2026TreasuryHealth New ZealandNicola WillisSimeon BrownVote HealthNew Zealand Labour PartyElection
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New Zealand Diagnostic Waitlists Fall 21 Per Cent as Target Exceeded
Health New Zealand delivered 89,039 additional diagnostic procedures, more than 14,000 above target, cutting total waitlists 21 per cent and long waits 43 per cent.
HealthPolitics and GovernmentMedical ScienceFederal GovernmentEmployment and Labor Simeon BrownHealth New ZealandDiagnostic Improvement PlanwaitlistsCT scansMRI scansNew Zealand healthNew Zealand Government
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Health New Zealand to Offer 1800 Graduate Nurse Roles
Health New Zealand aims to offer around 1800 graduate nurse roles this year, focusing on homegrown talent. Health Minister Simeon Brown emphasized the government's commitment to strengthening the nursing workforce across various specialties and care settings.
Politics and GovernmentHealthGeneral PoliticsNational PartyEmployment and LaborMedical ScienceEducationSocial Issues Health New ZealandSimeon BrownNursing WorkforceGraduate NursesHealthcareRecruitmentNZ National PartyElection
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Medical Imaging Technologists Accept New Agreement with Health New Zealand
New Zealand's Medical Imaging Technologists have ratified a new collective agreement, securing pay increases and supporting enhanced seven-day service provision. Health Minister Simeon Brown welcomed the deal, which aims to improve patient diagnosis and treatment times.
HealthPolitics and GovernmentMedical ScienceEmployment and LaborGeneral Politics Medical Imaging TechnologistsHealth New ZealandSimeon BrownCollective AgreementHealthcareAPEXNew Zealand Government
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New Zealand Government Boosts Hospital Infrastructure with $680 Million Investment
New Zealand's government commits over $680 million to hospital infrastructure, with major upgrades planned for Whangārei, Tauranga, Hawke’s Bay, and Palmerston North. This investment, plus $930 million for equipment, aims to enhance patient care and reduce waiting times.
HealthPolitics and GovernmentBusinessGeneral PoliticsEconomyMedical ScienceEducation New Zealand GovernmentHospital InfrastructureSimeon BrownWhangārei HospitalHealth New ZealandBudget 2026
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Privacy Commissioner Finds Health NZ and Manage My Health Breached Privacy Act
New Zealand's Privacy Commissioner has found Manage My Health and Health NZ breached the Privacy Act following a December 2025 cyber incident, impacting sensitive health data, with 91% of affected patients in Northland. Compliance notices will be issued.
HealthPolitics and GovernmentComputers and InternetLegalFederal GovernmentSocial Issues Privacy CommissionerManage My HealthHealth New ZealandPrivacy ActCyber IncidentNorthlandHealth Information Privacy Code
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New Zealand Advances AI Integration for Breast Screening
New Zealand is integrating AI into breast screening to enhance early cancer detection and patient outcomes. Health Minister Simeon Brown announced procurement for an AI mammogram reading tool, aiming for a 2027 rollout to support clinicians and manage growing demand.
HealthScience & TechnologyPolitics and GovernmentMedical ScienceArtificial IntelligenceGeneral PoliticsSocial Issues Breast ScreeningCancer DetectionSimeon BrownHealth New ZealandMedical TechnologyNew Zealand Government
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Asbestos Detected in Popular Children's Toys, Recall Issued by Planet Fun
Planet Fun has recalled 'Funkee Animals' and 'Secret Menu Stretchee Foodz' due to asbestos detection. Consumers are advised to stop use immediately and return for a refund, following Health NZ's advice on long-term health risks.
HealthBusinessPolitics and GovernmentMedical ScienceEducationEmployment and LaborSocial Issues Product RecallAsbestosToysFunkee AnimalsSecret Menu Stretchee FoodzPlanet FunHealth New ZealandProduct Safety NZ
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New Zealand Nurses Accept New Pay Offer and Collective Agreement
New Zealand nurses, healthcare assistants, and midwives have ratified a new 20-month collective agreement with Health New Zealand, securing salary increases and improved allowances, welcomed by Health Minister Simeon Brown.
HealthPolitics and GovernmentGeneral PoliticsEmployment and LaborSocial Issues New Zealand Nurses OrganisationNZNOHealth New ZealandSimeon BrownCollective AgreementNursesLabor RelationsNew Zealand Government
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Health Minister Simeon Brown Welcomes New Collective Agreement for Senior Medical Officers
New Zealand Health Minister Simeon Brown has announced the ratification of a new collective agreement for 5,500 Senior Medical Officers. The deal provides certainty for doctors and follows several other recent agreements across the national healthcare sector.
HealthPolitics and GovernmentBusinessAustralasiaGeneral PoliticsEmployment and LaborState Governments Simeon BrownAssociation of Salaried Medical SpecialistsHealth New ZealandSenior Medical OfficersHealthcare ProfessionalsPublic HealthLabor RelationsNew Zealand Government
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NZ Police and Health NZ Launch Phase Three of Mental Health Response Programme
Police and Health NZ implement Phase Three of their Mental Health Response Change Programme, aiming for a health-led approach and freeing up police resources. Updated guidelines and procedures are in place.
HealthPolitics and GovernmentSocial Issues NZ PoliceHealth New ZealandMental Health Response Change ProgrammeMike JohnsonKarla Bergquistmental healthlaw enforcementNew Zealand Police
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Media Monitor: RNZ Reports on Nurses' Pay Dispute, Loafers Lodge Trial
Radio New Zealand reports Health NZ was unaware of nurses' pay demands amid strike action. Trial details emerge in the Loafers Lodge fire case, and a coroner cites failings in the death of an infant.
HealthPolitics and GovernmentBusinessWorldSportEmployment and LaborState GovernmentsSocial IssuesEconomyEnvironment Health New ZealandNursesLoafers LodgeOranga TamarikiSimeon BrownCJ WhiteInfrastructureRNZ News