Tag: health_policy
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Hipkins Wins Undecided Panel 49-24 in First Leaders' Debate as Luxon Refuses to Reopen Opportunity Door
The 90-minute TVNZ debate covered the economy, health, tax, race, AI, climate and foreign policy, with Luxon declining repeated chances to say whether National would talk to Opportunity if it needed the party's support to govern.
Politics and GovernmentElectionGeneral PoliticsOther PartiesMediaWorldMiddle East Chris HipkinsChristopher LuxonTVNZ Leaders' Debate2026 electionNew Zealand politicsMMPOpportunity Party1News Verian pollcost of livinghealth policytax policyeducation policycrimerace relationsco-governanceartificial intelligenceclimate changeforeign policyGazaPalestinian statehoodJack Tame1News Leaders' DebateNew Zealand election 2026Gaza genocideIran strikesPalestinian statecoalition politicsTe Pati MaoriGreensundecided voters
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Winston Peters Pledges to Abolish Waitangi Tribunal Within 100 Days
New Zealand First leader Winston Peters announces plans to abolish the Waitangi Tribunal, cut small business tax to 20%, and reform health and immigration policy ahead of the November 7 election.
Politics and GovernmentElectionGeneral PoliticsOther PartiesHealthEconomySocial Issues Winston PetersNew Zealand FirstWaitangi TribunalTreaty of Waitangi Completion Commission2026 New Zealand electionhealth policyimmigration policyNZ First
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POLITICAL PULSE: What Party Leaders Are Saying on Social Media (10am, 21 September 2026)
Winston Peters outlined a prevention-focused health package including nutrition research and vitamin trials, while David Seymour promoted rural policing and farming reforms in the latest party leaders’ Facebook posts. Away from policy, Peters and Chris Hipkins posted Warriors messages, and…
Politics and GovernmentHealthMediaSportGeneral PoliticsOther PartiesSocial IssuesAgricultureEnvironmentClimate ChangeElectionDigital and Print Publishing Political PulseNew Zealand politicsWinston PetersDavid SeymourChris HipkinsChristopher LuxonMarama DavidsonNew Zealand FirstACT PartyLabour PartyNational PartyGreen Partysocial mediaFacebookhealth policyrural policingfarming reforms2026 electionQiulae Wong
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Labour Urges Government to Expand Free Healthcare Beyond Cervical Screening
Labour welcomes free cervical screening but calls on the government to adopt more of its health policies, including free GP visits, maternity scans, and prescriptions, to make healthcare more affordable and accessible for all New Zealanders.
HealthPolitics and GovernmentGeneral PoliticsEducationEmployment and LaborSocial Issues New Zealand Labour Partycervical screeninghealthcareDr. Ayesha Verrallhealth policyfree prescriptionsgraduate nursesElection
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Pharmac Extends Consultation on Diabetes Medicine Access Changes, Proposing Wider Access and Removal of Ethnicity-Based Criteria
Pharmac has extended its consultation until June 11, 2026, on proposed changes to type 2 diabetes medicine access. The plan aims to widen access by lowering cardiovascular risk criteria but removes specific provisions for Māori and Pacific people.
HealthPolitics and GovernmentMedical ScienceGeneral PoliticsSocial IssuesLegal PharmacType 2 DiabetesEmpagliflozinLiraglutideDulaglutideHealth PolicyConsultationTe Pāti MāoriMaoriElection
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Government Accused of Misleading Mothers on Postnatal Stays
The New Zealand Labour Party accuses the government of misleading mothers about immediate three-day postnatal hospital stays. Labour's Ayesha Verrall highlighted that full access is years away, despite initial claims, calling it a "broken promise" that undermines trust.
Politics and GovernmentHealthGeneral PoliticsNational PartyLabour PartyMedical ScienceSocial Issues Ayesha Verrallpostnatal carehospital staysChristopher LuxonHealth PolicyNew Zealand Labour PartyElection