Planned NZNO nurses’ strike
Further strike action is planned by NZNO members from 10 to 19 December, with 4-hour strikes at different districts on different days, from 1 to 5pm. Our hospitals and healthcare services will continue to provide acute and emergency care throughout the strike with the help of other clinical staff.
International Day of Radiology - Dr Aroha
Today is the International Day of Radiology, celebrating the role of our exceptional Radiology staff. Dr Aroha Si’ilata, a consultant radiologist, says she has always enjoyed working at Middlemore Hospital, especially in the Radiology department.
Hope to look forward to better vision
For 28-year-old Tura Vaka-Akatika, seeing his children's faces and smiles again was his reason for embarking on his journey of weight loss and why he never lost hope.
Our Allied Health, Scientific and Technical (AHST) Awards winners
The Allied Health, Scientific and Technical (AHST) Awards were held on 14 October to recognise and celebrate the teams and staff who work for these services. The wonderful afternoon of celebration was well attended by winners, their managers, and colleagues who came to support and celebrate with them.
Our past designed for our future to enjoy
We are proud to announce that the Kidz First Tau Mauri Multisensory Room, designed to provide a calming and relaxing environment for tamaariki, whaanau and staff, was officially opened and blessed on 11 September.
Industrial action by APEX members
Ongoing industrial action is planned by some of our MRI and Nuclear Medicine Technologists until 6am, Thursday 26 September. Contingency plans are in place. Visit Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora for more information.
Stand by me - The power of support groups
After being diagnosed and treated for bowel cancer in 2019, Rex Buckley then found himself up against a lesser-known autoimmune disease - Guillame – Barre Syndrome (GBS). GBS is when the body's immune system attacks the nerves. It can cause weakness, numbness or paralysis.
Celebrate Tongan Language Week - Clare's journey
Clare Mafi is the Advanced Social Work Clinician for Community Midwifery Service committed to serving her community. Proud to be Tongan, Clare is from Fo'ui, where her father hails from, a village located on the Western side of the main island of Tongatapu.
Changing jobs saved my life - Melanie’s story
In 2023, Melanie Fruean changed roles - moving from our Bowel Screen team to join the Breast Screen team – it was a decision she says helped save her life. Melanie was diagnosed with stage three breast cancer in late 2023, after doing her first-ever mammogram.
