Commission urges commitment to Te Tiriti and human rights
Te Kāhui Tika Tangata, the Human Rights Commission responds to the Government's Budget 2024.
May
2024
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Apr
2024
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David Seymour looks at regulatory shake up, potentially cutting Women, Māori out of policy talks
NZ Herald. Most proposals have to be farmed out to population ministries like the Ministries for Women, Māori, and Pacific Peoples asking whether they think any policy changes will impact the people they are responsible for. Read more...
Apr
2024
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Changes to free flu vaccine eligibility are a missed opportunity to close NZ’s health equity gap
The Conversation. From this week, free influenza vaccination will be available to some New Zealanders (those over 65, with long-term conditions, pregnant or with specific mental health conditions), but Pharmac recently announced it will no longer be free for...
Key issues
HEALTH SERVICES AND SYSTEMS
Covering developments in the provision, funding and organisation of health care services.
EQUITY
Exploring the impacts of the health system on minorities within the population, notably including Māori, Pacifica, Asians and LGBTQI.
DRUGS, DEVICE AND DIAGNOSTICS
Covering prescription medicines and medical devices.
PUBLIC HEALTH
Focusing on efforts to promote health and prevent disease through social and economic interventions.
DIGITAL HEALTH
Exploring the potential digital transformation to provide a more connected and accessible health system.
TE TIRITI
Monitoring how the health reforms and the performance of the health sector uphold Te Tiriti obligations.