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Most health care workers think cuts are damaging services – survey

3 Mar 2025

Labour says the government’s decision to cut jobs in the health care sector is hurting frontline services and harming patients, following a worrying survey released. Read more

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Government continues to respond to Royal Commission into Abuse in Care

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Disability Taskforce extended as Budget funding boosts system

The Disability Support Services Taskforce will be extended for a year to continue its progress in stabilising the disability support system and shaping it for the future.

Māori tobacco control and advocacy spotlight of new documentary

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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.