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Building 6 Feb 2025
Costly Building Work Christchurch City Council Insisted On Isn't Necessary Says MBIE

A decision made by the Ministry of Building Innovation and Employment (MBIE), means costly building work Christchurch City Council insisted on, is not necessary.

David Townshend

901 views

Politics 30 Jan 2025
Ali Jones To Contest Innes Council Seat In Christchurch Local Body Elections

CHRISTCHURCH — Former City Councillor (2013-2016) and current Community Board member, Ali Jones, has confirmed she will contest the Innes ward seat on the Christchurch City Council.

Ali Jones

849 views

Business 22 Jan 2025
More Innovation, Competition Urgently Needed in NZ Insurance Market

“We’re not having the right conversation about insurance.” That from Christchurch based insurance claims preparer, Dean Lester, who says following the LA fires and recent comments in the media about insurers pulling out of some areas in Aotearoa, a much bigger conversation is needed.

Dean Lester

1,275 views

Community 20 Jan 2025
20 Trees Live to See Another Day After Positive Community Meeting

CHRISTCHURCH — Work to remove 20 large trees in two Mairehau streets has been postponed after community and elected member feedback.

Signs painted by the community attached to trees earmarked to be removed

858 views

Community 17 Dec 2024
Feeding the Foodbanks - Kairos Launches Fundraiser For Christmas and New Year

CANTERBURY — When the bills come in and money is even tighter, the need for food bank support soars.

Stuart Ennor

620 views

Government 11 Dec 2024
Wheels to Wings Cycleway Decision – "Sanity has prevailed"

CHRISTCHURCH — A controversial cycleway has been paused after a close council decision yesterday.

451 views

Education 10 Dec 2024
New Christchurch Charter School Announces Principal

CHRISTCHURCH — Christchurch North College has appointed a principal.

Justin Fields

247 views

News 9 Dec 2024
Lawyer Calls on Government to Shut Down Gloriavale Immediately

The lawyer heading the legal team representing Gloriavale leavers says the Government needs to act now to protect the victims of the leaders running the religious community.

203 views

Community 4 Dec 2024
Insanity of Cranford Street Decision

CHRISTCHURCH — The Christchurch City Council has voted to make a bus lane on Cranford Street, permanent.

Ali Jones

854 views

News 27 Nov 2024
Complaint to Ombudsman – New EQC/NHC On Sold Programme "Unfair and Biased"

CANTERBURY — A complaint has today been laid with the Ombudsman regarding the recent changes to the EQC/NHC On Sold Programme (OSP) announced earlier this month by the Associate Finance Minister, David Seymour.

Ali Jones

602 views

Council 27 Nov 2024
Nonsensical Decision from Auckland City Council Creating Misery and Stress For Couple

AUCKLAND —   Stephanie and Brendon Deacon live in Huapai, if you could call it “living”.

The Deacon Family

521 views

News 21 Nov 2024
Employment Court Releases Decision on Who Employed Gloriavale Men

The Employment Court has released its decision on who was the employer of Gloriavale members who filed a case in September 2021 (HOSEA COURAGE, DANIEL PILGRIM AND LEVI COURAGE v THE ATTORNEY-GENERAL SUED ON BEHALF OF THE MINISTRY OF BUSINESS, INNOVATION AND EMPLOYMENT, LABOUR INSPECTORATE [2024] NZEmpC 222).

245 views

Transport 14 Nov 2024
Missed Opportunity To Achieve A Positive Outcome for Community

CHRISTCHURCH — A Papanui Innes Central Community Board meeting today has seen a recommendation made to the City Council to make the bus lane on Cranford Street, permanent.

632 submissions, the majority wanting a clearway on Cranford Street

736 views

News 13 Nov 2024
Court Decision "Very Helpful" For Canterbury Earthquake Claimants

CANTERBURY — A High Court decision has provided clarity around what insurance claims advocates, who are paid a percentage fee, can claim, when it comes to the Natural Hazards Commission’s On Sold Programme (OSP).

614 views

News 4 Nov 2024
NHC On Sold Programme Announcement Shows Lack of Understanding

An announcement from Associate Finance Minister David Seymour shows a misunderstanding of the issues claimants are managing in the NHC On Sold programme.

Earthquake damaged foundation

458 views

Entertainment 26 Sep 2024
Villains and Vagabonds Return to Christchurch SPOILER ALERT: They all die!

CHRISTCHURCH — After a hugely successful world tour of the South Island, UNSUNG HEROES is returning to Christchurch in mid-October for four shows at Ferrymead Heritage Park.

L to R Peter Elliott_Cameron Bennett_Sonia Wilson_Chris Priestley and Nigel Gavin

2,978 views

News 1 Aug 2024
Midwives vs Attorney General Starts In Wellington High Court On Monday

 A group action against the Government will start in the High Court in Wellington on Monday August 5th.

College of Midwives

477 views

News 31 Jul 2024
Water Cremation Aotearoa and Bell, Lamb and Trotter Announce Partnership

One of the country's oldest and most respected funeral service providers is partnering with one of the newest innovators in New Zealand.

508 views

News 25 Jul 2024
Gloriavale Leavers Back in Court in Christchurch Today (Thurs 25 July)

At 9.30am today Thursday July 25, a number of issues are back before the Employment Court in Christchurch.

Gloriavale plaintiffs and legal team on the steps of the Employment Court after July 2023 decision

718 views

Environment 11 Jul 2024
Encouraging Announcement from Government on Climate Change

The announcement yesterday by Climate Change Minister, Simon Watts, is being described as “encouraging” and “positive” by Water Cremation Aotearoa but needs resourcing and the Government to “walk the talk”.

Debbie Richards, Water Cremation Aotearoa

1,443 views

Music 8 Jul 2024
Boston-Based Kiwi Takes Top Prize at Christchurch Vocal Competitions

CHRISTCHURCH — Rising opera star, Olivia Pike, has taken away $5000 and first place in the 2024 Christchurch Vocal Competitions at The Piano.

LtoR First Olivia Pike_Second equal Sarah Mileham and Emma McClean_Third Scott Bezett

3,094 views

News 30 May 2024
College of Midwives Hopeful Health Money Announced in Budget Includes Maternity

Tax cuts for “the squeezed middle” will help some families as they struggle with the cost-of-living crisis, and the College of Midwives says they are hopeful that the $17b announced for health will include money for maternity services.

NZCOM Midwifery Advisor, Violet Clapham

626 views

News 16 May 2024
New Zealand's Top Performing KiwiSaver Provider Donates $243K to KidsCan

The country’s ethical performing KiwiSaver provider has donated just over $243,000 to KidsCan.

Sandra Clark, Always Ethical (AE) CEO

669 views

Environment 3 May 2024
Midwives: Part Of A Vital Climate Solution - International Day of the Midwife Is This Sunday

Midwives may not be the first profession you think of when it comes to climate change but in a climate crisis they are an essential part of the emergency healthcare response.

College Chief Executive, Alison Eddy

587 views

News 28 Apr 2024
Peter Ellis Civic Crèche Podcast Wins Gold in New York

A podcast from Monsoon Pictures International and first broadcast on Radio New Zealand (RNZ) late last year, has won a coveted Gold Medal at the New York Festivals Radio Awards.

818 views

News 26 Mar 2024
Leading NZ lawyer challenges the "Voyeurs of New Zealand" as Gloriavale is back in the public eye once again

The following can be attributed to Dennis Gates, lawyer and member of the legal team fighting for the people of Gloriavale.

1,126 views

News 22 Mar 2024
Proposed Changes to Insurance Law Can't Come Soon Enough

The drawing of MP Duncan Webb’s private member’s bill from the ballot this week is a positive start for consumers says former Christchurch City Councillor, Ali Jones.

722 views

News 6 Mar 2024
EQC Massaging Figures and Closing Claims to Produce 'Preferred' Statistics

Information received today via an Official Information Act request shows recent information provided by EQCs Chief Executive is incorrect.

9.1 in the report from NZCRS Director, Darren Wright

1,440 views

News 14 Feb 2024
EQC inviting verbal submissions that are not verbal submissions

It's been a week since the announcement from EQC that the organisation is undertaking consultation regarding a new claims dispute resolution service and today Ali Jones finally managed to connect with an EQC person on the phone to ask more about the verbal submission process.

433 views

News 10 Feb 2024
EQCs proposed new resolution service - "consultation" only online

Following the announcement yesterday from EQC that the organisation is going to undertake consultation regarding a new claims dispute resolution service, many more questions need answers.

446 views

Health 7 Feb 2024
New GP Practice to Join Selwyn Health Hub in Rolleston

CANTERBURY — Selwyn District Council and Te Whatu Ora – Health New Zealand are delighted to announce that Phoenix Healthcare has been confirmed as the preferred General Practice provider for the Toka Hāpai Selwyn Health Hub in Rolleston.

Chenoa Walker: Phoenix Healthcare National Health Manager

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News 15 Dec 2023
Employment Court Decision Paves Way Forward For Gloriavale Six

The Employment Court has this morning released the decision on who was the employer of six former Gloriavale women (Serentity Pilgrim, Anna Courage, Rose Standtrue, Crystal Loyal, Pearl Valor and Virginia Courage).

Gloriavale plaintiffs and legal team on the steps of the Employment Court after July 2023 decision

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Legal 15 Dec 2023
Biggest class action NZ has ever seen - Early Christmas present for EQC land claimants

The door has been opened for what could be one of the largest class actions New Zealand has ever seen.

1,046 views

Legal 8 Dec 2023
Gloriavale Appeal Dismissed

 An appeal to the Court of Appeal by the leaders of Gloriavale has been largely dismissed in a decision released today.

Gloriavale babies

730 views

Health 7 Dec 2023
Midwifery Acknowledged as Part of the "Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity"

The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has today added Midwifery to their list of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.

College Chief Executive, Alison Eddy

599 views

Health 5 Dec 2023
The Federation Announces a New Board

The country’s leading primary and community health body, The Federation of Primary Health (FPHANZ), is looking forward to working with its new board members.

Chair of the Federation, Steve Chadwick

494 views

Health 30 Nov 2023
Yes Minister – The Federation is looking forward to working with you

The country’s leading primary and community health body, The Federation of Primary Health (FPHANZ), is looking forward to working with the incoming Minster of Health.

Chair of the Federation, Steve Chadwick

600 views

Health 3 Nov 2023
New Co-Presidents Announced at Midwifery Conference in Christchurch

CHRISTCHURCH — This year for the first time, the New Zealand College of Midwives has implemented a co-president model and this morning (3rd November), the two new co-presidents, Debbie Fisher and Bea Leatham, were introduced to the audience. The outgoing president is Nicole Pihema.

939 views

Health 31 Oct 2023
Midwives Meet for Conference in Christchurch

CHRISTCHURCH — More than 500 midwives will attend the biennial national conference in Christchurch starting on Thursday.

College Chief Executive, Alison Eddy

597 views

Health 16 Oct 2023
Midwives and Mothers Look Forward to New Government Backing Maternity

WAIKATO — With a commitment to maternity and midwifery from National in the lead up to the election, midwives in Huntly and Waihī about to lose their birthing units, are looking forward to hearing from the new Government in the coming weeks.

Midwife Elyse Lichtwark and Birthcare Huntly staff member Melissa Griffin with Mallik and Max.

1,113 views

Health 6 Oct 2023
Waihī Midwives and Mums Demand Service Stays

WAIHI — (NOTE: The dismantling of the unit has started today. It was communicated that the unit would remain operational until Oct 20.

Waihi midwife, Belinda Beetham

1,613 views

News 5 Oct 2023
Petition Calls For "Vital" Huntly Birthing Unit To Stay Open

HUNTLY — “An absolute necessity”, “a place we feel safe” and “a vital service”.

Midwife Elyse Lichtwark and Birthcare Huntly staff member Melissa Griffin with Mallik and Max.

1,391 views

Health 29 Sep 2023
Another Maternity Facility To Go – We Say No, No No......

WAIKATO — Midwives from the Waikato have launched a campaign to save their *primary birthing facility.

959 views

Theatre 28 Sep 2023
Villains and Vagabonds Hit Christchurch

CHRISTCHURCH — A travelling troupe of a colourful cast of characters has arrived in the Garden City today.

1,063 views

Health 15 Sep 2023
Statement from MERAS, the midwives' union, which has received an offer of a proposed final pay equity settlement from Te Whatu Ora

The following can be attributed to Caroline Conroy, MERAS Co-Leader (Midwifery): MERAS, the midwives’ union, has received an offer of a proposed final pay equity settlement from Te Whatu Ora in relation to the Midwifery pay equity claim.

Caroline Conroy - MERAS

749 views

Health 14 Sep 2023
Midwifery workforce has greatest critical shortage so where's the specific detail for us?

  The New Zealand College of Midwives is pleased to see some commitment to growing the midwifery workforce in Labour's health announcement yesterday.

College Chief Executive, Alison Eddy

675 views

Health 28 Aug 2023
Maternity System in Aotearoa New Zealand Revered in Japan

CHRISTCHURCH —   A group of Japanese student midwives and their tutors from Tenshi Graduate College of Midwifery arrived in Christchurch today for a week-long New Zealand visit.

945 views

Government 12 Jul 2023
A Blow for Commonsense and Safety

CHRISTCHURCH — The decision by the Waipapa Papanui Innes Central Community Board to recommend to city councillors that the Park Terrace roading changes be retained for five years is hugely disappointing.

1,112 views

Health 6 Jul 2023
Employed midwives vote in favour of interim pay equity deal

On the back of Tuesdays confirmation of the critical midwifery shortage, 97% of midwives employed by Te Whatu Ora have voted in support of an interim pay equity deal.

1,208 views

Health 4 Jul 2023
Te Whatu Ora Workforce Announcement – "Midwives and Midwifery Still Invisible"

The College of Midwives says the plan announced today designed to address health workforce shortages is overall positive and significant.

991 views

Health 18 May 2023
Budget 2023: A Good Start to Addressing Primary and Community Health Challenges

The country’s leading primary health body says this year’s budget is a “good start” to addressing the serious issues currently affecting the health system.

Steve Chadwick, Chair FPHANZ

674 views

Health 18 May 2023
Budget 2023: College of Midwives Says "Let's Keep Moving Forward"

  The College of Midwives says the increase across the health budget (pre-committed at Budget 2022 within the multi-year budget) is a welcome change for community midwives, who have never had the certainty of regular cost of living adjustments to their pay.

College Chief Executive, Alison Eddy

628 views

Health 4 May 2023
5 May - International Day of the Midwife: Hail the Heroines!

May 5th is International Day of the Midwife (IDM) and this year the College of Midwives is turning the spotlight on the thousands of New Zealand midwives who just get on and do their jobs in extreme situations.

Napier midwife, Julie Kinloch, preparing for a recent extreme weather event

688 views

Health 24 Apr 2023
St George's Maternity Service Closing In Christchurch - "A Sad Day"

CHRISTCHURCH — "A sad day." That's how Jill Ovens, the co-leader of MERAS (the Midwives' Union) is describing the news today that St George's Hospital maternity service is closing.

St George's CEO Blair Roxborough receives the 31,000 signature petition in 2022

708 views

Health 29 Mar 2023
Urgent Call For Primary Health To Play Much Bigger Role in NZ Health Plan

The Executive Director of the country’s leading primary health and community care organisation, the Federation of Primary Health Aotearoa NZ (FPHANZ), says a meeting with the head of Te Whatu Ora, Margie Apa, on Friday comes at a critical time in the current health reforms.

Angela Francis, Executive Director of FPHANZ

769 views

Government 13 Mar 2023
Call To Review Voting System in Christchurch in Wake of By-Elections

CHRISTCHURCH — Is First Past The Post (FPP) serving us well in Christchurch and Banks Peninsula? That’s the question newly elected Innes Community Board member Ali Jones is asking after another by election has been signalled.

Ali Jones - Innes Representative on the Waipapa Papanui/Innes/Central Community Board

653 views

News 6 Mar 2023
The College of Midwives Celebrates Proposed Aotearoa Women's Health Strategy on International Women's Day

On International Women's Day (March 8th), The College of Midwives is celebrating the government's commitment to women's health with the strategy which is currently under development.

Alison Eddy, Chief Executive, NZ College of Midwives

546 views

Health 5 Mar 2023
Employed Midwives Furious About Ongoing Delays in Addressing Pay Equity Issue

Midwives employed by Te Whatu Ora in the country’s hospitals are fed up that they are not being listened to and they are planning actions to make their voices roar, MERAS, the Midwives’ union, says.

2,684 views

News 10 Feb 2023
Gloriavale "Servitude" Case Re-Starts in Employment Court On Monday "We're here to finish a job."

“We’re here to finish a job.” That from Barrister Brian Henry who is leading the legal team in the case against Gloriavale, representing six former residents of the West Coast community (the Plaintiff’s).

Women working in the Gloriavale kitchen

1,177 views

Business 30 Jan 2023
Insurance Claimant Advocate Disappointed at Lack of Advice For Those Affected By Weather In the North

The former chair of the Claimants Reference Group - CRG (which worked for several years with EQC on behalf of people affected by disaster / events), says people currently dealing with the damaging weather, should be better supported with advice about what to do, insurance-wise.

480 views

Community 30 Jan 2023
Insurance Claimant Advocate Disappointed at Lack of Useful Advice For Those Affected By Weather In the North

The former chair of the Claimants Reference Group - CRG (which worked for several years with EQC on behalf of people affected by disaster / events), says people currently dealing with the damaging weather, should be better supported with advice about what to do, insurance-wise.

787 views

Health 12 Dec 2022
College of Midwives "Pleased" With Govt Announcement But Sounds A Warning

The following can be attributed to College of Midwives Chief Executive, Alison Eddy: The College is extremely pleased by the Government’s announcement this afternoon which will see overseas midwives be able to access the fast-track to residency.

Mum with her new baby and supported by her midwife

983 views

Health 12 Dec 2022
Midwives' Union Says Investment in New Zealand Midwives Absolutely Critical

Statement from the Midwives’ Union MERAS.

Caroline Conroy - MERAS Co-leader

1,054 views

Tourism 17 Nov 2022
Canterbury Tourism Operator Extends Season Because of Strong Demand

CANTERBURY — A mid-Canterbury tourism operator has extended operating hours to meet demand.

1,161 views

Employment 19 Oct 2022
50 Years Since Equal Pay Act - Midwives Still Waiting For Pay Equity

In Aotearoa in October 1972, poet JK Baxter died, Donny Osmond had the #1 hit with Puppy Love, Norman Kirk was about to be elected as Prime Minister, and the Equal Pay Act came into being.

Details of the event at Parliament tomorrow (Thursday)

950 views

Community 5 Oct 2022
Emotional Meeting Demands That Residents Voices Are Heard

CHRISTCHURCH — An "emotional" community meeting this evening has underscored the importance of strong advocacy around the council table for communities.

Renee Walker, candidate for the Riccarton council seat

3,446 views

Politics 4 Oct 2022
The Independent Women Standing For Christchurch Call For Voters Not to Let Apathy Win

CHRISTCHURCH — Six independent local body candidates are appealing to those wanting independent representation around the city council table, to “get out and vote now”.

LtoR: Renee Walker, Libby Ornsby, Kim Money, Alexandra Davids and Ali Jones (Victoria Henstock is absent)

2,797 views

Health 30 Sep 2022
Te Whatu Ora Throws The Baby Out With The Bath Water

Te Whatu Ora Health NZ announced today that not only are they stopping the controversial Winter incentive payments, but any other payments for additional work or shifts over and above contractual entitlements will also cease from today.  In July, Te Whatu Ora implemented incentive payments to meet the predicted surge of Covid-19 and Winter illnesses such as Influenza.

Jill Ovens, co-leader MERAS

974 views

Health 25 Sep 2022
Christchurch Residents Say Mental Health Top Priority

CHRISTCHURCH — Recent surveys show that 89% of Christchurch residents believe mental health is an important or very important issue.

Renee Walker, candidate for the Riccarton council seat

1,065 views

Politics 18 Sep 2022
The Women Standing For Christchurch Commemorate Suffrage Day

CHRISTCHURCH — Six local body candidates are encouraging women to vote in this year’s local body elections.

1,254 views

News 13 Sep 2022
More must be done at council level for Edgeware Businesses

The Peter Timbs flooding issue has clearly not been top of anyone’s agenda, especially our elected members on council.

David Timbs cleaning up after floodwater breached his shop in July for the third time that month.

898 views

Legal 13 Sep 2022
High Court Approves EQC On-Sold Class Action

CANTERBURY —   The way may soon be clear for “On-Sold” homeowners to access a cash payment from EQC without the stringent conditions previously in place.

Lawyer Grant Shand

1,430 views

Health 12 Sep 2022
Key Primary Health Players Feel Excluded in Development of Commissioning Framework

The country’s leading primary and community health membership organisation says time is running out for the group responsible for developing a Commissioning Operating Model for Te Whatu Ora, to engage with key players in the primary health sector.

1,175 views

Politics 2 Sep 2022
Innes Council Candidate Calls Draft Transport Plan "uninspiring and flawed"

CHRISTCHURCH — "It might be a draft plan but we should be starting as we mean to go on." That from Ali Jones who is running in the Innes ward, one of the city areas that has been heavily impacted by an increase in traffic volumes over the last couple of years.

Ali Jones

965 views

Community 24 Aug 2022
Christchurch Charity Drive For Flooding Victims in Nelson/Marlborough Region

CHRISTCHURCH — A Christchurch based charity is launching an appeal to help Kiwis affected by the flooding and landslips at the top of the South Island.

1,823 views

Education 16 Aug 2022
Mayoral Welcome For International Students Returning to Christchurch After Borders Open

CHRISTCHURCH — The first large group of international students back in Canterbury since the borders closed more than two years ago will be welcomed at Ara on Wednesday 17 August.

Nessa Kulwattanayayothin Speaks at AGHS's Cultural Assembly Term 3, 2022

1,234 views

Politics 11 Aug 2022
Local Businessman Decides Not To Run For Council: Endorses Ali Jones for Council Seat

CHRISTCHURCH — David Timbs from Peter Timbs Meats In Christchurch's Edgeware Village has decided not to run in this year's local body election.

David Timbs cleaning up after floodwater breached his shop in July for the third time that month.

1,171 views

Health 1 Aug 2022
Workforce announcement a "good start" but a lot more to do – and fast

The country’s leading primary and community health membership organisation, the Federation of Primary Health, is pleased with the Government’s announcement today but stresses more must be done as quickly as possible to address workforce issues.

Professor Jenny Carryer

1,012 views

Politics 13 Jul 2022
Christchurch Council Candidates Catch Up With Former City Councillor and TOP Party Leader

CHRISTCHURCH — The 'women standing up for Christchurch' caught up with former city councillor and now Opportunities Party leader, Raf Manji, in ChCh today.

LtoR Renee Walker_Victoria Henstock_Ali Jones-back_Kim Money_Raf Manji and Alexandra Davids

1,316 views

News 11 Jul 2022
Central Christchurch Shop Hit By Thieves For Third Time in Six Weeks

Waikura Linwood-Central-Heathcote Community Board Chair, Alexandra Davids, is calling on the Christchurch City Council to advocate better for its residents and business owners at a central government level.

Security footage of last weeks break in

711 views

Politics 6 Jul 2022
"Great news" Say Women Stepping Up For Christchurch

CHRISTCHURCH — “The best news I‘ve heard in quite a while!” That from Innes Community Board Member, Ali Jones, who is running for council in the Innes ward in the upcoming local body elections.

Ali Jones, Renée Walker, Victoria Henstock, Kim Money, Alexandra Davids and Libby Ornsby: ChCh councillor candidates, local body elections 2022

1,312 views

Health 30 Jun 2022
Federation of Primary Health Cautiously Optimistic on The Eve of Reforms

Tomorrow will see the introduction of the most significant changes to the New Zealand health system in decades.

Angela Francis, Executive Director of FPHANZ

890 views

News 29 Jun 2022
Positive 'quake brain' research but a word of caution from insurance claimant advocate

CANTERBURY — “Good news for most.” That from former city councillor and insurance claimant advocate, Ali Jones, following the release of a new study that has shown no evidence of brain function problems caused by exposure to earthquake trauma - known as ‘quake brain’ - eight years after the Canterbury earthquakes.

Ali Jones

823 views

Health 27 Jun 2022
Covid Booster and Flu Vaccinations A Positive Move But A Challenging Time Ahead

The Federation of Primary Health Aotearoa (FPHANZ) says making flu shots available to more New Zealanders and the second Covid booster roll out are positive moves however is sounding a word of caution.

765 views

Health 20 Jun 2022
Midwives Welcome Increase In Paid Parental Leave Payments

Midwives are celebrating the $40 a week increase in Paid Parental leave entitlements from 1 July as they see daily, new parents struggling to meet rising costs.

Jill Ovens, co-leader MERAS

982 views

Business 15 Jun 2022
Quality Not Quantity As Busy Ski Season Highlights Staffing Need

MT HUTT — Peter and Susanne Wood who run Ski Time in Methven (Mt Hutt Ski Village), have had to reduce their operating hours and room availability just as the busy ski season is about get under way.

Snow at Ski Time in September 2021

747 views

Health 6 Jun 2022
"Massive Health Recruitment Drive Across The Tasman Is Concerning" Says NZ College of Midwives

The following can be attributed to Alison Eddy, Chief Executve of the New Zealand College of Midwives: It is even more important now, that Aotearoa New Zealand pulls all the levers available to it to address maternity staffing issues, and as the College has been saying for several years, there are levers to pull.

Middlemore Hospital Birthing Suite Midwives

807 views

Health 31 May 2022
​St George's Decision A Temporary Relief For Women, Babies and Midwives

The decision not to close the last non-hospital (primary) birthing facility in Christchurch until at least mid-next year is a “temporary relief” for women and midwives.

912 views

Health 19 May 2022
Federation of Primary Health Says Today's Budget "Shows Commitment from Government"

A strong step forward in addressing health inequities for Māori is one of the key positives in today’s budget according to the Chair of New Zealand’s peak body for Primary Care, Federation of Primary Health Aotearoa NZ (FPHANZ).

Chair of the Federation, Steve Chadwick

688 views

News 19 May 2022
Positive Climate Change Budget Announcements – Now Let's Get on With It

It's much better for the environment, uses a lot less land and with the government's financial commitment to addressing climate change, one organisation is looking forward to being able to access funding to make it happen.

Debbie Richards, spokesperson for Water Cremation Aotearoa

1,087 views

Fundraiser 9 May 2022
Ukranian Honorary Consul To Visit Christchurch For Speaking Engagements

CHRISTCHURCH — A group of Christchurch women have banded together to help raise funds for the Ukrainian people.

702 views

Health 8 Apr 2022
Petition to Save St George's Maternity Service Being Presented On Wednesday

CHRISTCHURCH — A petition with more than 30,000 signatures will be presented to the St George’s CEO next Wednesday 13th April.

697 views

Health 28 Mar 2022
College of Midwives Supports Midwives Petition 100%

CHRISTCHURCH — The petition launched on Friday by Rata Midwives to save Christchurch’s only remaining primary maternity service, has the full backing of the College of Midwives.

Ante natal visit with community based midwife

734 views