Nurses Society of New Zealand

Nurses Society of New Zealand Advocacy, representation and services to nurses. Professional nursing organisation and union. In its very early years, it underwent several name changes.

THE NURSES SOCIETY OF NEW ZEALAND / Te Kāhui Tapuhi o Aotearoa had its beginnings as a nurses’ action committee in the 1970s. The formation of the Society arose out of the widespread dissatisfaction of nurses with the service provided by existing organisations. Upon formation, the Society became immediately involved in the big issues of the period – staffing levels, nursing education reform and he

alth sector underfunding. In subsequent years, and to this day, the Society has delivered effective representation for nurses and provided a wide range of other services including advocacy, advice, professional and employment assistance. The Society provides all the services of a professional body, advocacy group and union, plus much more. A full range of workplace representation services are provided both directly by the Society and through its various arms including TE UNIANA o NSNZ (the union of NSNZ). All Nurses Society of New Zealand members are automatically members of TE UNIANA o NSNZ unless they request otherwise (which never happens). There are no extra fees for being a member of TE UNIANA o NSNZ; it is part of the Society. Only Society members are eligible for membership of TE UNIANA. The Society has a long history of successfully advocating more generally on a wide range of health and related issues. Full membership is open to registered nurses and enrolled nurses. Associate membership is available for nursing students and other categories of health professionals/workers at our discretion. Subscription rates (GST inclusive) for full membership:

* RNs/ENs working full time $299 pa or $26.00 by monthly AP;
* RNs/ENs working part time $235 pa or $21.50 by monthly AP;


The Society also has an associated international recruitment arm/placement service. That arm (NSNZ RECRUITMENT) undertakes international recruitment for all categories of health professionals, plus it provides career development and related services. It grew out of a programme operated to help new graduates get employment. It has placed huge numbers of new graduates into employment with selected hospitals across a number of countries. Like any organisation or service, the Society has evolved over time to match changing needs and circumstances. At times, the Society has had a very high media and public profile. In more recent times it has deliberately adopted a lower profile – as the focus has been in providing best-possible services to members and because the Society adapts to changing circumstances which may require different approaches / tactics. Agile, responsive and unfettered by ‘red tape’. Delivering expert advice, skilled representation, robust advocacy
and progressive policies. NURSES SOCIETY OF NEW ZEALAND / Te Kāhui Tapuhi o Aotearoa & Te Uniana o NSNZ Inc

director@nursessociety.org.nz

ONGOING SLAUGHTER DISGUISED AS HUMANITARIAN AID IN GAZA Over 130 leading and widely respected international aid organisa...
09/07/2025

ONGOING SLAUGHTER DISGUISED AS HUMANITARIAN AID IN GAZA

Over 130 leading and widely respected international aid organisations have made repeated calls for the grotesque Israeli military-controlled aid scheme (the so-called Gaza Humanitarian Foundation – an Israeli and US scheme) be replaced by existing UN-led humanitarian agencies.

The Israel government has consistently blocked the delivery of aid by the UN and other established, independent, dedicated aid agencies.

This so-called aid scheme set up by the Israeli government summons starving Palestinians into a death trap; with hundreds deliberately killed and thousands wounded by Israeli military forces and contractors.

Aid should never be militarised especially by an occupying army.

The NZ government should be robustly calling this out.

Budget 2025 is not great for the health sector. Indeed it is bad news. While the announced operating funding for Vote H...
23/05/2025

Budget 2025 is not great for the health sector. Indeed it is bad news.

While the announced operating funding for Vote Health of NZ$32.7 billion is a record amount, this is less than a 4.8% increase in overall funding for the sector.

Unfortunately, in real terms a 4.8% increase in Vote Health at best amounts to the status quo and a 4.4% increase for Te Whatu Ora is effectively a cut especially given their current deficit.

More details on our main website.

https://nursessociety.org.nz/news/2025-budget---bad-news-for-health

A shameful day. A shocking but not surprising move by government. Hitting those in female dominated occupations to save ...
06/05/2025

A shameful day. A shocking but not surprising move by government. Hitting those in female dominated occupations to save money.

Christopher Luxon said the upcoming Budget was not the motivation for rushing through the legislation.

POLICE STOP REFERRALS TO DESTINY CHURCH GROUP The Police have advised that they are no longer making referrals to the De...
11/04/2025

POLICE STOP REFERRALS TO DESTINY CHURCH GROUP

The Police have advised that they are no longer making referrals to the Destiny Church linked Man Up and Legacy Sisterhood groups. This is in response to an Official Information Act (OIA) request by the Nurses Society.

While the Police are no longer making referrals, they have done so in the past:

o In the 2023/24 Financial Year, Police made four referrals to Man Up and four to Legacy.

o In the 2024/25 Financial Year, they made nine referrals to Man Up and three to Legacy.

Presumably these referrals related to domestic violence cases as both Man Up and Legacy provide 'services' in that space.

Nurses Society director David Wills says Police indicated that referrals are not being made now because the groups are no longer deemed to be “wellness service providers”.

"Whatever the reason or reasons it is good that referrals were very limited in the past and more importantly are no longer being made."

Man Up and Legacy have been widely criticised for their anti-LGBTQIA+ activities, history of hate speech and disruptive protest activity.

https://nursessociety.org.nz/news/police-stop-referrals-to-destiny-church-group

“Together for Tiriti” poster in our Ponsonby office entrance
01/04/2025

“Together for Tiriti” poster in our Ponsonby office entrance

IMPACT OF CURRENT UNDERFUNDING & BUDGET CONTROLS ON HEALTH SERVICES A just completed survey by the Nurses Society shows ...
27/03/2025

IMPACT OF CURRENT UNDERFUNDING & BUDGET CONTROLS ON HEALTH SERVICES

A just completed survey by the Nurses Society shows current funding cuts and controls are having wide ranging adverse consequences.

The survey of Nurses Society members used a multi-item questionnaire.

A substantial majority of respondents (77%) reported adverse impacts on the health sector from recent funding cuts and/or budget controls, including:

o 70% reported higher stress
o 64% less access to services and/or reduced services
o 63% understaffing
o 57% treatment delays
o 53% lower quality service
o 22% various other adverse effects.

Respondents spanned a range of sectors such as Te Whatu Ora (39%), primary care (34%), private surgical facility (9%), urgent care (6%) and aged care (5%).

Additional details are on our main website.

https://nursessociety.org.nz/news/survey---adverse-impact-of-budget-cuts-controls

Raising speed limits is 100% wrong and is not evidence based. There is a direct relationship between speed and severity...
19/03/2025

Raising speed limits is 100% wrong and is not evidence based. There is a direct relationship between speed and severity of injury and mortality rates in road crashes.

Auckland schools are frustrated with speed limit reversals soon to hit their areas, and worry it will put children at risk.

Getting rid of Lester Levy the Te Whatu Ora Commissioner is very welcome. His appointment in the first place was a seri...
07/03/2025

Getting rid of Lester Levy the Te Whatu Ora Commissioner is very welcome. His appointment in the first place was a serious mistake. His tenure will be remembered for a disastrous focus on cuts and a ‘hiring freeze’.

Holly’s long and painful journey to her endometriosis diagnosis and treatment is all too common in Aotearoa New Zealand....
07/03/2025

Holly’s long and painful journey to her endometriosis diagnosis and treatment is all too common in Aotearoa New Zealand. March is endometriosis awareness month. This disease that often goes undiagnosed. More research is needed to better understand this issue that effects reproductive, physical and mental health. Read Holly’s story on Endometriosis New Zealand’s website.

Holly’s journey with endometriosis began when she got her first period at 11 years old. Like most girls, she expected some discomfort, but nothing

Timely reminder that health services need to give more attention to the serious impact of Long Covid. Current support ...
05/03/2025

Timely reminder that health services need to give more attention to the serious impact of Long Covid. Current support to those with Long Covid is inadequate.

Experts are urging the government to protect people from Long Covid, which they say could have already affected a quarter of a million New Zealanders.

Click here to read our petition to remove convicted child abuser John Middleditch's artwork from Dunedin Hospital.
28/02/2025

Click here to read our petition to remove convicted child abuser John Middleditch's artwork from Dunedin Hospital.

Remove the artwork by a child abuser from Dunedin Hospital

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THE NURSES SOCIETY OF NEW ZEALAND / Te Kāhui Tapuhi o Aotearoa had its beginnings as a nurses’ action committee in the 1970s. In its very early years, it underwent several name changes. The formation of the Society arose out of the widespread dissatisfaction of nurses with the service provided by existing organisations. Upon formation, the Society became immediately involved in the big issues of the period – staffing levels, nursing education reform and health sector underfunding. In subsequent years, and to this day, the Society has delivered effective representation for nurses and provided a wide range of other services including advocacy, advice, professional and employment assistance. The Society provides all the services of a professional body, advocacy group and union, plus much more. A full range of workplace representation services are provided both directly by the Society and through its various arms including TE UNIANA o NSNZ (the union of NSNZ). All Nurses Society of New Zealand members are automatically members of TE UNIANA o NSNZ unless they request otherwise (which never happens). There are no extra fees for being a member of TE UNIANA o NSNZ; it is part of the Society. Only Society members are eligible for membership of TE UNIANA. The Society has a long history of successfully advocating more generally on a wide range of health and related issues. Full membership is open to registered nurses and enrolled nurses. Associate membership is available for nursing students and other categories of health professionals/workers at our discretion. Subscription rates (GST inclusive) for full membership: * RNs/ENs working full time $299 pa or $26.00 by monthly AP; * RNs/ENs working part time $235 pa or $21.50 by monthly AP; The Society also has an associated international recruitment arm/placement service. That arm (NSNZ RECRUITMENT) undertakes international recruitment for all categories of health professionals, plus it provides career development and related services. It grew out of a programme operated to help new graduates get employment. It has placed huge numbers of new graduates into employment with selected hospitals across a number of countries. Like any organisation or service, the Society has evolved over time to match changing needs and circumstances. At times, the Society has had a very high media and public profile. In more recent times it has deliberately adopted a lower profile – as the focus has been in providing best-possible services to members and because the Society adapts to changing circumstances which may require different approaches / tactics. Agile, responsive and unfettered by ‘red tape’. Delivering expert advice, skilled representation, robust advocacy and progressive policies. NURSES SOCIETY OF NEW ZEALAND / Te Kāhui Tapuhi o Aotearoa & Te Uniana o NSNZ Inc director@nursessociety.org.nz