‘Māori are not a footnote, Mr Seymour’
David Seymour is scrambling to find evidence to support his position, rather than having evidence determine policy.
Jul
2024
28
Jul
2024
28
Healing won’t happen in a bootcamp
The government’s military-style bootcamp programme for young offenders begins tomorrow, with a pilot group of 10 teenagers.
Jul
2024
25
Aotearoa New Zealand Rare Disorders Strategy
The Aotearoa New Zealand Rare Disorders Strategy sets out the direction for the health system to better support people and their whānau living with rare disorders.
Jul
2024
24
Abuse in care: ‘Devastating’ cost to survivors, ‘stain’ on society
Almost a third of people in state and faith-based institutions between 1950 and 2019 were abused, the Royal Commission of Inquiry into Abuse in Care has found, describing it as a “disgrace” and a “stain” on the national character.
Jul
2024
21
Carwyn Jones: The Treaty bill is an act of extreme bad faith
The Act Party wants to rewrite the principles that are defined in law, and replace them with its own, based on an interpretation of Te Tiriti that bears scant resemblance to the 1840 agreement. National has signalled it will support the bill being introduced, but not beyond select committee.
Jul
2024
17
Opposition mounts ahead of draft Treaty Principles Bill
Ahead of David Seymour unveiling the draft version of his Treaty Principles Bill, community groups and political parties prepare to oppose the controversial legislation.
Jul
2024
17
Pharmac and Te Tiriti: Changes labelled ‘performative’, some question relevance
A patient advocate says David Seymour's new instructions to Pharmac could do more for Māori access to medicines than simply having a "Te Tiriti provision".
Jul
2024
17
Te Pāti Māori calls on David Seymour to resign as Assoc Health Minister
In light of David Seymour directing Pharmac to no longer consider Te Tiriti o Waitangi, Te Pāti Māori has called for his resignation as associate Health Minister.
Jul
2024
16
Expectations set for improved medicines access
Associate Health Minister David Seymour says he has set clear expectations for Pharmac around delivering the medicines and medical technology that Kiwis need.
Jul
2024
16
Watch: Considering Treaty of Waitangi is inappropriate, Seymour tells Pharmac
Associate Health Minister David Seymour has told Pharmac it is inappropriate for the agency to keep considering the Treaty of Waitangi's place in the health sector.
Key issues
HEALTH SERVICES AND SYSTEMS
Covering developments in the provision, funding and organisation of health care services.
EQUITY
Exploring the impacts of the health system on minorities within the population, notably including Māori, Pacifica, Asians and LGBTQI.
DRUGS, DEVICE AND DIAGNOSTICS
Covering prescription medicines and medical devices.
PUBLIC HEALTH
Focusing on efforts to promote health and prevent disease through social and economic interventions.
DIGITAL HEALTH
Exploring the potential digital transformation to provide a more connected and accessible health system.
TE TIRITI
Monitoring how the health reforms and the performance of the health sector uphold Te Tiriti obligations.