Foundational legislation strengthens support The voice of the disability community is reflected in Disability Support Services legislation which passed its final reading in Parliament today. Minister
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More children are getting faster access to dental treatment in Auckland, with the number of children waiting for dental surgery falling by more than 1,400 to
Read morePeople in need of a better crisis response will have faster access to support with new peer-led beds being opened in Auckland and the lower South
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The Government is scrapping the ‘offensive trades’ list under the 1956 Health Act (the Act), ending annual registrations for affected businesses and saving them time and
Read moreOur frontline community organisations play a vital role supporting New Zealanders every day, and we are backing them with more funding and greater certainty, Mental Health
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The Social Services and Community Select Committee’s report back on the Disability Support Services Bill includes a number of amendments responding to feedback from the disability
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A new national ID card will make it easier for disabled people with certified service dogs to access public places, businesses and public transport, Disability Issues
Read moreRural communities across New Zealand will benefit from three new investments that will support the rural health workforce and help more people access care closer to
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The Government has today released its response to the Royal Commission of Inquiry into COVID-19, Health Minister Simeon Brown says. Emergency support in future shocks to
Read moreHealth New Zealand once again intends to offer around 1800 graduate nurse roles over the coming year, Health Minister Simeon Brown says. "The Government is committed
Read morePeople in Canterbury experiencing mental distress have received support from a new mental health co-response team since it began operating, with early results showing the service
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More people in need of forensic mental health services will receive faster access to support following a significant investment, Mental Health Minister Matt Doocey says. “Forensic
Read moreThe Government is backing Lifeline, alongside Youthline and Whakarongorau, through a more than $10 million package to strengthen mental health and addiction telehealth services and help
Read moreNew Zealand is investing $9 million, the single biggest investment ever made in Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD), to establish community-based hubs in Rotorua/Kawerau, Hawke’s Bay
Read moreNew Zealand's mental health laws are set for their biggest overhaul in more than 30 years, with Parliament today passing landmark legislation, Mental Health Minister Matt
Read morePatients will be at the heart of New Zealand’s health system under legislation passed by Parliament today that strengthens accountability, reduces bureaucracy, and keeps the focus
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A home test rolling out nationwide will mean more New Zealanders can get faster assessment of bowel symptoms, while also helping free up specialist capacity needed
Read moreGrieving parents who are coping with stillbirth will be able to register their baby through a dedicated website, Whetūrangitia, Mental Health Minister Matt Doocey says. “Losing
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