Tag: new_zealand_health_system
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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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Labour's Verrall Accuses Health Minister Simeon Brown of Failing the Health System
Labour health spokesperson Dr Ayesha Verrall says Simeon Brown was wrong to claim the health system is performing, citing corridor waits, nurse strikes and a hiring freeze.
Politics and GovernmentHealthGeneral PoliticsEmployment and LaborSocial Issues Simeon BrownAyesha VerrallNew Zealand Labour PartyHealth NZPSA surveynurse hiringNew Zealand health systemElection
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Better Discharge Planning Frees 1,515 Bed Nights at Hawke's Bay Hospital
Health Minister Simeon Brown says improved discharge planning at Hawke's Bay Fallen Soldiers' Memorial Hospital cut patients waiting for discharge by 57 per cent, freeing 1,515 bed nights in a year.
HealthPolitics and GovernmentGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentSocial Issues Hawke's Bay Fallen Soldiers' Memorial HospitalSimeon Brownbed nightspatient dischargeemergency departmentsNew Zealand health systemComprehensive Geriatric AssessmentsNew Zealand Government
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Verrall Accuses Brown of Dodging Health Debates
Labour's Dr Ayesha Verrall says Health Minister Simeon Brown has refused multiple debate invitations, citing his record, rising healthcare costs and only 54 extra nurses in two years.
Politics and GovernmentHealthElectionGeneral PoliticsState GovernmentsEmployment and Labor Simeon BrownAyesha VerrallNew Zealand Labour PartyHealth MinisterNew Zealand health systemelection campaignnurses