BUSINESSES CONCERNS AHEAD OF ELECTION 2020
This year’s election is very different from previous ones because of COVID-19. New Zealand has avoided the full force of the coronavirus because of…
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COVID-19 Pandemic Impact on Nurse Welfare
Dr Matt Roskruge discusses his research into the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and lockdown on nurses in Aotearoa New Zealand. He is co-director…
Move On Wednesday to Level 2 for Auckland
The rest of the country will be moving down to Alert Level 1 at 11.59pm tonight, with Auckland moving to Alert Level 2 at…
Mental Health Awareness Week
On Monday September 21, Mental Health Awareness Week (MHAW) will begin and will reflect the challenges Kiwis have faced together in 2020. This year’s…
Join the Conversation or Be Left Behind
Attitudes to aged care are changing with COVID-19, particularly in Australia, where there is a heated debate around senior care during the pandemic. Australian…
DEATH TAX OR SOLUTION TO AGED CARE FUNDING?
The ballooning cost of aged care in Australia has drawn commentary from former prime minister Paul Keating. Keating believes that costs should be met by…
Auckland Transport Discount During Alert Level 2
Auckland Transport has decided to discount its public transport fares by 30% for travel at off-peak times to encourage more people to travel during the day and night…
Independent Review into New Zealand’s ARC Facilities
The Ministry of Health has released its Action Plan to address the recommendations made in the Independent Review of COVID-19 Clusters in Aged Residential…
The Dark Destroyer Coming to a Village Just Like Yours
Believe it or Not, Quiz Events are New Zealand’s largest provider of all things trivia, notably weekly pub quizzes, and corporate and charity events….
Technology can Provide an Early Warning of COVID-19 in Aged Care Facilities – So Why Isn’t Everyone Using It?
Constant monitoring can provide early warning about the symptoms and stress of COVID-19 yet it’s still being seen as a “nice to have” in…
COVID-19 Contact Tracker Booklet
The Ministry of Health has announced the launch of a free, physical contact tracker booklet for those who do not have access to a…
Concern Around Premium Rooms
To provide more transparency over the controversial charges for premium rooms, aged care facilities will soon have to publish their charges. As costs for…