Articles tagged with Cer
Pharmac Funds Access to New Cancer Treatments, Including Subcutaneous Injections, for Improved Patient Care
1 week ago | 80 viewsAssociate Health Minister David Seymour and Health Minister Simeon Brown welcome Pharmac's decision to fund access to five treatments, including for breast and lung cancer, starting from December 1, 2025. Pharmac's decisions include funding new subcutaneous options for existing IV medicines, two new medicines, and ongoing access to certain treatments. The move aims to make patients' lives easier, reduce strain on the health system, and provide better and faster access to cancer care in New Zealand, aligning with the government's focus on improving cancer management and ensuring better access to cancer medicines.
Tags: David Seymour Simeon Brown Pharmac cancer medicines treatments patients access Health Minister Associate Health MinisterTaranaki Cancer Centre: World-Class Care Closer to Home
1 week ago | 99 viewsThe Taranaki Cancer Centre, recently opened, provides world-class cancer care close to home for patients in the region, featuring a Linear Accelerator for radiation therapy. This technology allows for precise treatment targeting, improving outcomes and patient comfort. The facility also offers increased access to chemotherapy, enhancing medication availability and treatment scheduling, in addition to various amenities to support patients and families throughout their care journey.
Tags: Taranaki Cancer Centre Health Minister Simeon Brown Linear Accelerator radiation therapy chemotherapy cancer care modern facility healthcare infrastructure New ZealandersFast-track Approvals Amendment Bill Boosts Grocery Competition for Kiwi Shoppers
2 weeks ago | 143 viewsThe Government has introduced the Fast-track Approvals Amendment Bill to create a fast-track consent option for new supermarkets, aiming to improve grocery competition and provide better prices and choices for consumers. The Bill streamlines the approval process by allowing new supermarket developments to bypass standard resource consent processes and be referred to a fast-track expert panel for quicker decisions. The amendments aim to enhance the efficiency of the Fast-track Approvals Act, with technical changes to cut project application processing times and reduce processing and consideration times by an estimated six weeks or more.
Tags: Government Nicola Willis Economic Growth Minister Chris Bishop RMA Reform Shane Jones Regional Development Minister supermarket grocery competitionMinister Attends Graduation of 10 New Fishery Officers Ensuring Sustainable Fisheries
1 month ago | 147 viewsOceans and Fisheries Minister Shane Jones attended the graduation of 10 new Fishery Officers, emphasizing the importance of their work in ensuring fishers comply with regulations and protect fish stocks. The graduates unexpectedly encountered real poachers during a training exercise, highlighting the significance of their role in enforcing regulations. The Fishery Officers play a crucial role in maintaining sustainable fisheries, with over 11,000 Kiwis employed in the seafood sector and hundreds of thousands engaging in recreational fishing activities.
Tags: Shane Jones Fishery Officers New Zealand Fisheries Minister sustainability fish stocks poachers seafood sector fisheries management system KiwisNew Breast Screening Site Opens in Waikanae for Women on Kāpiti Coast
1 month ago | 176 viewsA new fixed breast screening site has opened in Waikanae on the Kāpiti Coast, providing women with easier access to mammograms closer to home. The purpose-built facility offers a more comfortable and spacious environment than the previous mobile unit, with upgraded equipment and IT systems. Health Minister Simeon Brown and Women’s Minister Nicola Grigg emphasize the importance of early detection through screening, especially during Breast Cancer Awareness Month, highlighting the effectiveness of mammograms in improving survival rates for women with breast cancer.
Tags: Simeon Brown Nicola Grigg Breast screening Kāpiti Coast Women Health Minister Women’s Minister Mammograms Breast cancer Screening.New Zealand Expands Free Breast Screening to Women Aged 70-74: Improving Early Detection and Saving Lives
1 month ago | 175 viewsThe nationwide breast screening age extension is progressing, with women aged 70 and 74 now eligible for free screening, marking the first step in a four-year rollout to include women aged 71 to 73 in subsequent years. The initiative aims to provide around 130,000 more women with screening every two years, allowing for early detection of breast cancer and improved survival rates. The extension, part of the Government's 100-Day Plan, is supported by increased staffing, upgraded equipment, and a new digital platform to enhance accessibility and efficiency in breast screening services.
Tags: Simeon Brown Nicola Grigg Health Minister Women’s Minister Breast cancer New Zealand Mammograms Health New Zealand Screening Early detectionSolicitor-General Una Jagose to Step Down After 10 Years of Service: Attorney-General Collins Expresses Gratitude
1 month ago | 203 viewsAttorney-General Judith Collins announced Solicitor-General Una Jagose KC will resign in February after 10 years, praising her service. Jagose, who took office in 2016 after a distinguished 35-year public service career, received recognition for her efforts. The Solicitor-General serves as the Junior Law Officer of the Crown and Chief Executive of the Crown Law Office, with the Public Service Commission overseeing the selection of a successor.
Tags: Judith Collins Una Jagose KC Public Service Commission Crown Law Office Junior Law Officer appointment process lawyer leader public service.Empowering New Zealanders: Cyber Smart Week Recap & Future Initiatives
1 month ago | 183 viewsCyber Smart Week, organized by the National Cyber Security Centre, aims to raise awareness about cyber security threats in New Zealand, highlighting the gap between perception and action. The initiative includes tools like How Exposed Am I? to help individuals assess and improve their online security practices. Additionally, the government's efforts, including the All of Government Digital Portfolio, focus on enhancing cybersecurity standards and efficiency across public sector agencies to build a more secure digital environment for all New Zealanders.
Tags: CyberCX Cyber Smart Week New Zealanders National Cyber Security Centre International Cyber Security Awareness Month New Zealand GCDO Digital Portfolio Public Cloud Data Centre Certification MarketplaceNew Zealand to Lower Bowel Screening Age to 58, Saving Lives and Preventing Cancer
1 month ago | 206 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
1 month ago | 215 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 month ago | 206 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
1 month ago | 220 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 month ago | 306 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 months ago | 284 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 months ago | 247 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 practitioners