Empowering New Zealand Nurses for Excellence in Healthcare

In August 2025, we asked for feedback on a proposal to decline 19 applications. We’re grateful for the feedback we received in response to our consultation. For each of the applications that we received feedback on, we have summarised the theme of feedback we received and our response. Today we’re sharing our decision to keep two applications open and decline 17 applications. Decision to decline inactive applications for the funding of some medicines We understand this outcome may not be...

Pharmac is changing the funded brands of influenza, meningococcal ACWY and pneumococcal vaccines from 2027. Access to funded influenza vaccination will widen to include all children aged 6 months up to their fifth birthday (6-59 months inclusive) from 1 April 2027. Pharmac has also widened access to a vaccine to help prevent people who have already had a serious pneumococcal infection from getting it again. These decisions follow consultation on a proposal arising from the 2025 Request for...

Issue 52 - 2026

Eastmed Doctors| Registered Nurse | Part-time 0.6 FTE --- Are you a Registered Nurse looking for a role where you can make a real difference, work alongside a supportive team, and enjoy being part of a friendly, community-focused practice? We’re looking for a Registered Nurse to join our close-knit team in St Heliers. This is a part-time position, 3 days per week (0.6 FTE), with genuine potential for growth. As your role develops, there may be opportunities to increase your regular hours,...

Are you a registered Nurse Practitioner? Do you have current clinical expertise and a completed master's degree in a relevant field? Can you support programme quality, accreditation requirements, and regulatory alignment? Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the role Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington is currently recruiting for a Clinical Practice Adviser, Nurse Practitioner to join Te Puna Hauora - School of Health. This role is a permanent, part-time position located on the...

We are seeking Nurse Practitioners for contract roles in Napier and Hastings, providing weekly rounds at aged residential care facilities. Make a difference to the lives of older adults while enjoying everything sunny Hawkes Bay has to offer - beautiful beaches, Art Deco charm, renowned wineries, and a relaxed lifestyle. Based in Hawkes Bay? We'd love to hear from you. We also have NP opportunities available in other locations within NZ, so please get in touch to explore what's...

Please click on the below link for more information and to apply for the position of Chief Nurse - Te Toka Tumai / Auckland Chief Nurse - Te Toka Tumai / Auckland (ADHB24909)

Our latest CPD options for you: Making sense of continuous glucose monitoring data in diabetes care WEBINAR 1 September, 7.30pm. Tom Wilkinson presents evidence based CGM insights for type 2 diabetes, supporting clinical decision-making. Register here Sex, desire and function: Assessment, management and referral WEBINAR 22 September, 7.30pm. Jo Robertson on common sexual concerns presenting in primary care, the role of sex therapy, and when referral is indicated. Register here ...

Issue 348 - 24 August 2026 Welcome to the fortnightly Health Improvement and Innovation Digest. The Digest has links to key evidence of interest, with access to new content arranged by topic. You can forward this newsletter to others who may be interested in receiving it. They can register and subscribe here. You can also access other recent issues of the digest here. If you have any queries, please email us at library@health.govt.nz. Article Access For articles that aren't open access,...

Below is the latest information on Pharmac consultations, notifications, and supply issues for Primary Care Prescribers for week 21 August 2026. It includes information on: Discontinuations New updates Resolved Supply Issues Discontinuations Discontinuation: Sodium valproate (Epilim) 100mg crushable tablets The supplier Sanofi has notified Pharmac of the discontinuation of sodium valproate (Epilim brand) 100mg crushable tablets. This is a global discontinuation. Sanofi expects that stock...

Queenstown Medical Centre has been part of the local community for more than 50 years. We’re proud of the trusted relationships we’ve built, within our team, with our patients, and across our wider community. With three practices located in Queenstown, Frankton, and Jacks Point, we offer a full range of primary care services, with urgent care provided from our Queenstown site. The Role We’re looking for an experienced NP who’s passionate about delivering high-quality, equitable, and...

The Misuse of Drugs (Medicinal Cannabis) Regulations 2019 (the Regulations) set the minimum quality standard that medicinal cannabis products and ingredients must meet before they can be supplied in New Zealand. Importers, manufacturers, and suppliers must apply for assessment and provide evidence to the Medicinal Cannabis Agency to verify that their products meet the minimum quality standard. Aurora Sirius has been verified as meeting the minimum quality standard. Aurora Whisper has been...

In a cohort of over 521,000 adults treated for acute sinusitis, amoxicillin and amoxicillin‑clavulanate showed no meaningful difference in treatment failure1. Adverse events were uncommon overall, but amoxicillin‑clavulanate carried higher risks of secondary infections. Patients receiving amoxicillin‑clavulanate had higher rates of yeast infections (1.1% vs 0.8%; RR 1.40) and a double rate of C difficile infection (0.04% vs 0.02%; RR 2.14), representing small absolute but clinically relevant...

The Pharmac website is experiencing an intermittent issue with not displaying published pages, either on an index page (like medicine notices) or through site search. The pages are published. You can find them by clicking the links in this email or using an external search engine, such as google, to search the chemical name and “pharmac nz”. We are working to resolve this issue. Calcitriol (0.25 mcg and 0.5 mcg caps): Brand change A tender has been awarded to Devatis to supply calcitriol...

Dear Members Last week, Nursing Council Chair Sharon Brownie advised that Catherine Byrne has resigned as Chief Executive and Registrar of the Nursing Council after eight years in the role. Deputy Registrars Nick Davis and Clare Prendergast, and Education Manager Annette Huntington, have also resigned. These unexpected announcements follow a significant increase in ministerial appointments to the Council, while the HPCA Amendment Bill has not yet been passed. While this level of...

We are writing to update you on two issues. Discontinuations Dexcom G6 Continuous Glucose Monitor (CGM) Supply Issue Dapsone tab 25mg 1.Discontinuation - Dexcom G6 Continuous Glucose Monitor (CGM) The supplier of the Dexcom G6 continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) device has notified Pharmac that they will cease supplying it to New Zealand from 1 December 2026. While stock may remain available within the supply chain for a period after this date, Pharmac intends to delist (no longer fund)...

About Evolution Healthcare Evolution Healthcare is a leading provider of innovative, high-quality private healthcare across New Zealand. With a team of over 1,700 and growing, our group operates five hospitals alongside a range of specialist health and wellbeing services. When you join Evolution Healthcare, you’ll be supported to succeed in a safe, friendly, inclusive, and values-driven environment. We invest in our people, facilities, and technologies to continuously improve care for the...

Ngā kōrero mō te tūranga - About the role We're looking for an experienced Nurse Practitioner or General Practitioner with an ADHD special interest to lead ADHD assessments and support pathways for University of Waikato students. Working as part of our multidisciplinary Student Health Services team, you'll undertake comprehensive assessments, gather information from students, clinicians and whānau, provide diagnosis where appropriate, and develop shared care plans that support both wellbeing...

Below is the latest information on Pharmac consultations, notifications, and supply issues for Primary Care Prescribers for week 14 August 2026. It includes information on: New updates Resolved Supply Issues New updates: Supply Issue Reminder: Trusteel Infusion Sets There is a global supply constraint affecting TruSteel infusion sets (used with Tandem insulin pumps) due to issues at a component supplier. It affects all four funded TruSteel infusion set products. Pharmac also funds Autosoft...