Articles tagged with Cer
New Zealand to Lower Bowel Screening Age to 58, Saving Lives and Preventing Cancer
14 hours ago | 44 viewsThe starting age for free bowel screening will be lowered from 60 to 58 in Northland, Auckland, and the South Island, with the rest of the North Island to follow in March 2026, as part of the government's commitment to reducing bowel cancer deaths. This change will make thousands more people eligible for lifesaving testing, potentially preventing 771 bowel cancers and saving 566 lives over 25 years. The introduction of the FIT for Symptomatic pathway, along with increased colonoscopy capacity and investment in screening initiatives, aims to improve early detection, reduce wait times, and ultimately save lives.
Tags: Simeon Brown Health Minister bowel screening New Zealand Australia colonoscopy FIT for Symptomatic cancer screening age Erasmus UniversityNew Zealand and Australia Strengthen Economic Cooperation for Regional Growth
15 hours ago | 53 viewsNew Zealand and Australia have agreed to expedite efforts to enhance the Single Economic Market, emphasizing open markets and collaboration to boost economic resilience. Key outcomes of the annual CER Trade Ministers’ Meeting include advancing regulatory alignment, deepening economic integration, and coordinating trade engagement on a regional and global scale. The Ministers aim to facilitate trade and investment for businesses across the region, aligning government actions with commercial priorities and welcoming input from the Australia New Zealand Leadership Forum.
Tags: New Zealand Australia Single Economic Market Todd McClay Don Farrell Closer Economic Relations CER Monarto South Australia Trade Ministers MeetingBoosting Trade and Investment: NZ and Australia Strengthen Economic Partnership in CER Meeting
1 day ago | 53 viewsTrade and Investment Minister Todd McClay will meet Australian Trade Minister Senator Don Farrell in Adelaide for the CER Trade Ministers’ Meeting to enhance the Single Economic Market and strengthen the economic partnership between New Zealand and Australia. The meeting aims to boost trade, investment, and business growth across the Tasman amidst global trade uncertainties. Discussions will focus on elevating the partnership, addressing trade barriers, enhancing regulatory coherence, and coordinating on international trade initiatives to benefit businesses on both sides of the Tasman and align government actions with business needs.
Tags: Todd McClay Don Farrell Single Economic Market CER Trade Agreement WTO CPTPP Prime Ministers Luxon Albanese Australia New Zealand Leadership ForumTransforming Prostate Cancer Care in Lower South Island: Advanced Practitioner Leads Innovative Approach
5 days ago | 73 viewsNew Zealand's first Advanced Practitioner Radiation Therapist specializing in prostate cancer is revolutionizing care in the lower South Island, providing faster access to treatment, personalized support, and improved outcomes for men. The role allows for consistent patient support throughout the treatment journey and enables specialists to see more patients in need of care. The new approach is already demonstrating tangible benefits for patients and clinicians, with plans to extend the model to a wider range of urological conditions in the future to improve patient experience and ensure timely, quality healthcare.
Tags: Simeon Brown Prostate cancer Advanced Practitioner Radiation Therapist Health Minister New Zealand Treatment Care Patients CliniciansGovernment’s Centralized Digital Investment Strategy to Save Billions and Enhance Public Services
1 week ago | 171 viewsThe Government announced a shift in digital investment and procurement in the public sector, aiming to save up to $3.9 billion in the next five years. The Government Chief Digital Officer (GCDO) will lead decision-making for digital investments, potentially saving 30% of the projected $13 billion technology spend. The goal is to transition to a citizen-focused, digital-first public service model, improving efficiency and providing better digital services while maintaining traditional service options.
Tags: Judith Collins Government Chief Digital Officer digital investment procurement public sector New Zealanders technology spend taxpayer money public servicesGlobal Uncertainty Impacts Economy: Minister Willis on Latest Stats NZ Data
2 weeks ago | 146 viewsFinance Minister Nicola Willis highlighted the impact of global uncertainty on consumers and businesses based on released economic data. Stats NZ reported a 0.9% decline in real Gross Domestic Product in the second quarter following an initial increase. Willis attributed this downturn to international turmoil and tariffs affecting investment decisions. Looking ahead, there are positive signs of economic recovery, with lower interest rates, increased mortgage lending, and a forecasted strengthening of economic growth as tariff-related uncertainty diminishes.
Tags: Economic data global uncertainty consumers businesses Finance Minister Nicola Willis Gross Domestic Product tariffs investment decisions interest ratesInnovative Nurse-Led Cystoscopy Service Improving Bladder Cancer Care at Dunedin Hospital
2 weeks ago | 109 viewsA new nurse-led cystoscopy service at Dunedin Hospital is ensuring timely follow-up care for bladder cancer patients, with 290 patients seen since its launch in November 2024. This service, led by two skilled nurses, has successfully kept all 150 patients on the surveillance programme on track with their cystoscopies, completing 10 to 15 follow-ups weekly. The initiative not only improves patient access to care but also optimizes workforce utilization, allowing specialists to focus on more complex procedures and contributing to achieving faster cancer treatment targets.
Tags: Simeon Brown Health Minister cystoscopy bladder cancer patients surveillance procedures specialist doctors innovation cancer treatment target nurse practitionersLandmark Agreement Enhances NZ Poultry Industry Biosecurity
1 month ago | 187 viewsThe Government and poultry industry have reached a significant agreement to jointly prepare for and respond to exotic poultry diseases, including high pathogenicity avian influenza (HPAI). The agreement involves cost-sharing arrangements, with industry contributing to readiness and response costs, and industry bodies being recognized as decision-makers alongside the Government. The focus is on ensuring a unified response to diseases like H5N1 to protect the industry, domestic food supply, and international trade, with the agreement set to take effect on 1 September 2025.
Tags: Government poultry industry landmark deal exotic poultry diseases high pathogenicity avian influenza Biosecurity Minister Andrew Hoggard Egg Producers Federation Poultry Industry Association of New Zealand H5N1 strain Michael BrooksNew Zealand Government Initiates Breakthrough Measures to Boost Supermarket Competition
1 month ago | 299 viewsThe Government plans urgent legislative and policy changes to remove barriers for competitor supermarkets in New Zealand, aiming to boost competition and offer better deals for consumers. These changes include fast-track approvals for new supermarkets, streamlining building consent processes, and amending regulations to combat predatory pricing. The initiative aims to encourage new domestic competitors and potential international retailers like Costco to expand in New Zealand, with further considerations on potentially restructuring major supermarket players Foodstuffs and Woolworths to enhance market competition.
Tags: Government supermarkets New Zealand legislative changes Nicola Willis competition Kiwi shoppers zoning regulations grocery sectorRevolutionizing Brain Tumour Diagnosis in New Zealand: Faster and Accurate Results with DNA Methylation Profiling
1 month ago | 467 viewsHealth Minister Simeon Brown announces that over 100 New Zealanders have benefited from DNA methylation profiling, a groundbreaking diagnostic tool for brain tumour diagnoses at Auckland City Hospital. This technology allows for more precise and quicker identification of tumour types, leading to earlier treatment initiation. The service in Auckland is one of three in Australasia, providing faster access to advanced diagnostic technology locally, improving outcomes for patients and reducing costs associated with sending samples overseas for analysis.
Tags: Simeon Brown Health Minister New Zealanders DNA methylation profiling brain tumours Auckland City Hospital diagnostic technology Kiwi patients cancer treatment diagnostic toolsExpanded Cancer Treatment Services at Taupō Hospital Bring Care Closer to Home
1 month ago | 399 viewsChemotherapy services at Taupō Hospital have expanded to two days a week, doubling operating days for the first time in over 20 years, in response to increased demand driven by government investment in cancer medicines. The investment has enabled broader access to advanced treatments like Keytruda, benefiting patients in Taupō and surrounding areas. Specialist nurses from Rotorua travel to Taupō to administer treatments, reducing travel time and easing the burden on patients and their families, with plans to further expand services to meet growing demand and improve access to cancer care in the region.
Tags: Taupō region chemotherapy services Taupō Hospital Health Minister Simeon Brown cancer patients Pharmac Keytruda immunotherapy drug specialist nurses Rotorua.New Zealand Vintage Vehicles & Private Motorhomes Shift to Annual Inspections from Sept 1
2 months ago | 842 viewsStarting from 1 September, vintage light vehicles and private heavy motorhomes in New Zealand will transition from six-monthly to annual vehicle inspections, as announced by Transport Minister Chris Bishop. This change aims to reduce bureaucracy for the approximately 128,000 vintage vehicles and 39,000 private motorhomes registered in the country, as these vehicles are less likely to have faults contributing to serious crashes compared to modern cars. Public support for this change was overwhelmingly positive, with 89% in favor of annual inspections for private heavy motorhomes and 98% for vintage light vehicles.
Tags: Transport Minister Chris Bishop vintage vehicles motorhomes inspections New Zealand Warrant of Fitness Certificate of Fitness Land Transport Rules Reform Programme light vehicles public supportNew Zealand Introduces Tough Laws to Crack Down on Boy Racers and Dangerous Driving
2 months ago | 502 viewsNew laws aim to crack down on boy racers and dirt bike riders engaging in dangerous driving, with Transport Minister Chris Bishop and Police Minister Mark Mitchell leading the initiative. The Anti-Social Road Use Legislation Amendment Bill introduces tougher penalties, including vehicle destruction or forfeiture for offenses like fleeing Police, street racing, and excessive noise. The Bill will grant Police more powers to manage illegal gatherings and is set to undergo public consultation after its first reading in August.
Tags: Boy racers Transport Minister Chris Bishop Police Minister Mark Mitchell illegal vehicle gatherings vehicle destruction street racing Police powers excessive noise Select Committee.New Outpatient Hysteroscopy Service at North Shore Hospital Enhances Women's Diagnostic Pathway
2 months ago | 774 viewsA new outpatient hysteroscopy service at North Shore Hospital combines specialist assessments and diagnostic procedures in a single visit, reducing delays and stress for women. This streamlined approach allows women to have both assessment and procedure in one appointment, leading to fewer hospital visits and quicker diagnoses, especially for those with suspected cancer. The initiative aims to improve the quality and timeliness of care for women undergoing gynaecological investigations and supports faster cancer treatment targets by expediting diagnosis and treatment initiation.
Tags: Simeon Brown Health Minister outpatient hysteroscopy service North Shore Hospital women diagnosis specialist assessment diagnostic procedure cancer treatmentNew Auckland Central Police Station Enhances Public Safety and Crime Reduction Efforts
2 months ago | 702 viewsThe new Auckland central police station enhances police visibility and accessibility to the public, retail sector, and business community in the city center, addressing community demands for a central police presence. Minister Mark Mitchell emphasizes the importance of public safety and highlights the positive impact of the 51 inner city beat officers in reducing crime rates, with notable decreases in victimizations, robbery, and theft. The collaboration between police officers, stakeholders, and volunteers has contributed to these results, and the central police base is expected to further improve crime response and community safety in Auckland.
Tags: Auckland central police station police visibility accessibility public safety Mark Mitchell law and order agenda police officers inner city beat officers crime reduction community involvement