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Anna Adams Appointed New Solicitor-General and Chief Executive of Crown Law Office
11 Mar 2026 | 6 months ago | 974 viewsAnna Adams has been appointed Solicitor-General and Chief Executive of the Crown Law Office, bringing 28 years of extensive public law experience and strong private-sector leadership. She has acted as lead counsel in over 100 significant cases and held senior roles at Meredith Connell and PHARMAC. Her appointment, effective from 11 May 2026 for five years, is praised for her judgment, integrity, and ability to provide strong leadership in this key constitutional role.
Tags: Anna Adams Judith Collins Crown Law Office Bankside Chambers Meredith Connell PHARMAC Yale Law SchoolThree New District Court Judges Appointed for Kaikohe, Manukau, and Napier
05 Mar 2026 | 6 months ago | 974 viewsAttorney-General Judith Collins announced the appointment of three new District Court Judges—Rohan Cochrane, Lynn Hughes, and Derek Whitehead—who will assume their roles in March at Napier, Manukau, and Kaikohe Courts respectively. Each appointee brings extensive legal experience in family and criminal law, with significant involvement in child advocacy, legal aid, and professional committees. Their diverse backgrounds and community engagement highlight their qualifications to serve in the judiciary and support the legal system across New Zealand.
Tags: Judith Collins Rohan Cochrane Lynn Hughes Derek Whitehead Family Law Specialists Ltd New Zealand Law Society Public Defence Service Legal Aid Performance Review Committee Te Hau Awhiowhio Otangarei Trust Board Sentinel ChambersNew Zealand Innovation Showcase 2026: Strengthening Ties with Brazil and Latin America
05 Mar 2026 | 6 months ago | 988 viewsThe speech highlights New Zealand’s commitment to strengthening diplomatic, economic, and cultural ties with Brazil and Latin America, emphasizing shared values such as democracy, multilateralism, and environmental stewardship. It underscores opportunities for collaboration in innovation, trade, climate resilience, security, and education, showcasing successful partnerships in technology, agriculture, and film. The speaker calls for enhanced cooperation to address global challenges like transnational crime and geopolitical instability, while fostering people-to-people links to deepen mutual understanding and prosperity.
Tags: Elias Carmel Sepuloni Nicole McKee Damien O’Connor Tim van de Molen Pelé David Schurmann President Lula President Milei President OrsiNew Zealand Proposes Funding Letermovir to Prevent Infection After Stem Cell Transplants
04 Mar 2026 | 6 months ago | 905 viewsAssociate Health Minister David Seymour and Health Minister Simeon Brown support Pharmac’s proposal to fund letermovir from May 2026 to prevent serious CMV infections in stem cell transplant patients and those with severe immunosuppression. This initiative aims to improve patient outcomes by reducing complications, hospital stays, and healthcare system pressure, aligning with the Government’s commitment to expanding stem cell transplant capacity and enhancing cancer treatment access. Pharmac is currently seeking public feedback on the proposal, inviting input from affected patients, families, health professionals, and advocacy groups.
Tags: David Seymour Simeon Brown Pharmac letermovir stem cell transplant New Zealand CMV infection cancer treatment healthcare system Faster Cancer TreatmentNew Collective Agreements Boost Salaries and Support for NZ Public Health Nurses
01 Mar 2026 | 6 months ago | 1044 viewsHealth Minister Simeon Brown has welcomed the ratification of new collective agreements for approximately 3,500 Public Health and Mental Health Nurses in New Zealand, which include salary increases, lump sum payments, and enhanced professional development allowances. The agreements also commit to recruiting over 550 additional nursing positions to strengthen frontline services. This follows recent approvals of agreements for other health sector workers, highlighting collaborative efforts to ensure staff support and quality care for New Zealanders.
Tags: Simeon Brown Health Minister Public Service Association Public Health Nurses Mental Health Nurses Health New Zealand Nurse Practitioners APEX pharmacy APEX psychologists APEX dietitiansHealth Minister Welcomes New Pay Deal for 12,300 Health NZ Workers
24 Feb 2026 | 6 months ago | 1017 viewsHealth Minister Simeon Brown has welcomed the ratification of a new collective agreement for approximately 12,300 Allied, Public Health, Scientific, and Technical workers represented by the Public Service Association. The agreement includes a 2.5% pay increase in the first year, a 2% increase in the second year, a $500 lump sum payment, a new pay scale for Sterile Sciences Technicians, and a $400,000 professional development fund. This settlement follows recent approvals for other health sector agreements, highlighting ongoing progress in workforce negotiations.
Tags: Simeon Brown Health Minister Allied Health Public Health Scientific Technicians Public Service Association Health New Zealand APEX Pharmacy APEX Psychologists Sterile Sciences TechniciansPharmac Proposes Widened Access to Immunotherapy for Advanced Melanoma Patients
24 Feb 2026 | 6 months ago | 908 viewsAssociate Health Minister David Seymour and Health Minister Simeon Brown support Pharmac’s proposal to expand access to immunotherapy medicines nivolumab and ipilimumab for people with stage 3B to stage 4 melanoma starting May 2026, aiming to improve treatment outcomes and reduce cancer recurrence. These medicines, used together before surgery, can enhance immune response, potentially reduce the need for further treatment, and save health resources by decreasing infusion hours and hospital visits. The government emphasizes faster access to effective cancer care, backed by significant investment in new medicines, while Pharmac seeks public and clinical feedback on the proposal before finalizing the decision.
Tags: David Seymour Simeon Brown Pharmac nivolumab ipilimumab melanoma New Zealand cancer treatment immunotherapy Melanoma New ZealandNew Ministry for Cities, Environment, Regions and Transport Set to Launch in 2026
19 Feb 2026 | 6 months ago | 1063 viewsThe Government has introduced legislation to create the Ministry for Cities, Environment, Regions and Transport (MCERT), consolidating housing, transport, urban development, and environmental functions into one agency. This involves disestablishing the Ministry for the Environment and transferring its statutory responsibilities to MCERT, which will provide integrated advice to address economic and environmental challenges. MCERT is scheduled to be established by April 2026 and operational by July 2026, with a chief executive appointment forthcoming.
Tags: Chris Bishop Penny Simmonds Ministry for Cities Environment Regions and Transport MCERT Ministry for the Environment Ministry of Housing and Urban Development Ministry of Transport Department of Internal Affairs Environment Act RMA ReformPharmac Proposes Funding New Combination Therapies for CLL Blood Cancer in NZ
17 Feb 2026 | 6 months ago | 993 viewsAssociate Health Minister David Seymour and Health Minister Simeon Brown support Pharmac’s proposal to fund two new combination therapies—venetoclax with ibrutinib, and venetoclax with obinutuzumab—as first-line treatments for chronic lymphocytic leukaemia (CLL) starting May 2026. These treatments aim to improve patient outcomes by enabling longer remission, reducing the need for chemotherapy, and offering more convenient pill-based options, including availability in private clinics to minimize patient disruption. The Government’s broader commitment includes investing $604 million to fund new blood cancer medicines, expanding stem cell transplant services, and enhancing cancer care access and timeliness across New Zealand.
Tags: David Seymour Simeon Brown Pharmac venetoclax ibrutinib obinutuzumab chronic lymphocytic leukaemia blood cancer New Zealand Government cancer treatmentNew Collective Agreement Boosts Support and Stability for NZ Pharmacists
17 Feb 2026 | 6 months ago | 961 viewsHealth Minister Simeon Brown has welcomed the ratification of a new collective agreement for about 300 pharmacists employed by Health New Zealand, following a vote by APEX members. The agreement recognizes pharmacists' valuable work, offers workforce stability, and includes uplifts to professional membership contributions and other improvements. This initiative aims to build a more stable and supported pharmacy workforce to ensure timely, quality care for New Zealanders.
Tags: Simeon Brown Health Minister Health New Zealand pharmacists Association of Professionals & Executive Employees APEX collective agreement pharmacy workforce New Zealand professional membership contributionsNew Collective Agreement Boosts Support and Stability for NZ Pharmacists
17 Feb 2026 | 6 months ago | 937 viewsHealth Minister Simeon Brown has welcomed the ratification of a new collective agreement for pharmacists employed by Health New Zealand, benefiting approximately 300 pharmacists nationwide. The agreement recognizes their valuable work, provides greater workforce stability, and supports their essential role in health service delivery. It also includes uplifts to professional membership contributions and other improvements, aiming to build a more stable and supported pharmacy workforce.
Tags: Simeon Brown Health Minister Health New Zealand pharmacists Association of Professionals & Executive Employees APEX collective agreement pharmacy workforce New Zealand professional membership contributionsEden Park to Host More Major Events with New Government Planning Rule Changes
15 Feb 2026 | 6 months ago | 1099 viewsThe New Zealand Government is reforming outdated planning rules to enable Eden Park, Auckland’s largest stadium, to host more and diverse major events, boosting local and national economic growth. Changes include increasing permitted concerts from 12 to 32 annually, allowing longer event durations, removing restrictions on night sports games, and enabling various community and cultural events without resource consent. These reforms, expected by April 2026, leverage new powers under the Resource Management Act to modernize Eden Park’s operations, supporting job creation, tourism, and Auckland’s status as a world-class destination.
Tags: Chris Bishop Louise Upston Simeon Brown Eden Park Auckland New Zealand Resource Management Act RMA Reform major events government planningKiwi Tradies Gain Easier Access to Thousands of Australian Plumbing Products
10 Feb 2026 | 7 months ago | 995 viewsNew Zealand’s Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) has expanded recognition of thousands of Australian WaterMark-certified plumbing and drainage products, simplifying their use by Kiwi tradies and homeowners. This change, enabled by the Overseas Building Products Amendment Bill, reduces red tape by allowing Building Consent Authorities to accept these products as compliant without individual assessments, improving supply chain resilience and lowering costs. MBIE plans to continue reviewing overseas products, enhancing access to essential building materials like plasterboard, cladding, windows, and doors to support housing affordability and construction efficiency.
Tags: Chris Penk Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment MBIE WaterMark Building Act Overseas Building Products Amendment Bill Building Consent Authorities New Zealand Australia tradiesWorld Cancer Day: Advancing Faster, Fairer Cancer Care Across New Zealand
03 Feb 2026 | 7 months ago | 1071 viewsHealth Minister Simeon Brown highlights World Cancer Day as an opportunity to recognize advancements in New Zealand’s cancer care, emphasizing patient-centered decisions and improved access to modern treatments. Over the past two years, the government has implemented initiatives such as funding new cancer medicines, expanding screening programs, lowering bowel screening age, and investing in infrastructure and workforce to enhance early detection and treatment. These efforts aim to reduce wait times, bring care closer to home, and ensure equitable, high-quality cancer care nationwide.
Tags: Simeon Brown World Cancer Day New Zealand Taranaki Cancer Centre Pharmac breast screening bowel screening Faster Cancer Treatment Cervical Cancer Elimination Strategy Cancer Action PlanWorld Cancer Day: Advancing Faster, Fairer Cancer Care Across New Zealand
03 Feb 2026 | 7 months ago | 1038 viewsHealth Minister Simeon Brown highlights World Cancer Day as an opportunity to recognize progress in New Zealand’s cancer care, emphasizing patient-centered improvements such as earlier detection, faster treatment access, and modern therapies. Key initiatives include funding new cancer medicines, expanding screening programs, establishing faster treatment targets, investing in infrastructure and workforce, and developing a Cervical Cancer Elimination Strategy. These efforts aim to reduce wait times, enhance treatment accessibility, and provide equitable, high-quality care nationwide.
Tags: Simeon Brown World Cancer Day New Zealand Taranaki Cancer Centre Pharmac breast screening bowel screening Faster Cancer Treatment Cervical Cancer Elimination Strategy Cancer Action Plan