Celebration of Female Leadership
Helius Therapeutics is taking time to reflect on Suffrage Day. On 19 September 1893, New Zealand became the first nation in the world to…
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Helius Signs Agreement with AUT
New Zealand’s largest licenced medicinal cannabis company, Helius Therapeutics, has signed an agreement with Auckland University of Technology (AUT). It will see Helius working with AUT academics and doctoral…
NZNO Welcomes Safe Staffing Review
The New Zealand Nurses Organisation (NZNO) welcomes the Nursing Safe Staffing Review, and specifically the effectiveness of the implementation of ‘Care Capacity Demand Management…
#Wearpurple Support World Alzheimers Day
Plan to pick purple on September 21st in support of World Alzheimers Day. Help raise awareness of dementia by donning your best purple threads…
Brain health – Behind the science
This webinar courtesy of Alzheimers NZ will tell you everything you need to know about ways to help keep our brains healthy. The human…
Opinion | Languishing is the Middle Child of Mental Health
We caught up with Lizzi Whaley, CEO of Spaceworks to hear her thoughts on lockdown. I have noticed that the quality of presence on…
Dementia NZ Launches Campaign
Dementia NZ is launching a major campaign to raise $1million to help the estimated 70,000 Kiwis currently living with dementia. “The donations from the…
NZNO Takes Legal Action over Visitor Policy
The New Zealand Nurses Organisation (NZNO) has taken legal action through the Employment Relations Authority after Auckland District Health Board (ADHB) refused to meet…
Pilot Programme Offering Mental Health Support
“When it comes to mental health, our statistics in New Zealand are truly awful. Too many Kiwis are struggling and often don’t know where…
Auckland’s Border Control Needs Tightening
A public health expert has welcomed New Zealand’s reinforced level 2 but argues ‘high risk’ venues like bars and restaurants should remain closed for…
Heathcare Professionals Encouraged to Attend Cannabis Summit
With the availability of highly desired local medicinal cannabis products fast approaching, healthcare professionals are being encouraged to attend MedCan 2021. The call comes…
Lockdown Antics to Alleviate Feelings of Isolation
Not being able to spend time with family and friends is the hardest part of lockdown for everyone, particularly the elderly. Many of New…