16 Apr 2026
6 months ago
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Health Minister Simeon Brown announced Mark Darrow as the new Chair of Health New Zealand’s Board, along with new members Michael Schubert and Dr. Bryan Betty, to strengthen governance focused on patient-centered care. The Board has made progress in reducing waiting lists, improving outcomes, and enhancing financial discipline, with a shift toward locally delivered health services starting July 1. Outgoing Chair Professor Lester Levy and Board member Roger Jarrold were acknowledged for their significant contributions during a critical reform period.
28 Nov 2025
11 months ago
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Health Minister Simeon Brown announced new appointments to the Health Workforce Committee, including Chair Dr David Gow and members Dr Jeremy Dryden, Dr Ruth Large, and Dr Allan Moffitt, with Dr Gary Hopgood continuing. The Committee provides long-term strategic advice on health workforce matters to ensure New Zealand’s health system meets future community needs. The appointments, effective from December 1, 2025, support the Government’s focus on accessible, quality care and acknowledge outgoing members Dr Bryan Betty and Dr Andrew Connolly’s ongoing contributions in new roles.
03 Nov 2025
11 months ago
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Health Minister Simeon Brown has announced the new Primary Care Advisory Group, with Dr Bryan Betty as Chair and Dr Samantha Murton as Deputy Chair. Other appointed members include Penny Clark, Dr Jo Scott-Jones, Dr Steven Young, Dr Kate Baddock, Dr Stephanie Taylor, and Darryl Jhinku. The group aims to provide expert guidance to strengthen primary care, improve health outcomes, and expand its focus beyond general practice into other community healthcare settings, with terms of office starting on 3 November 2025.