Child poverty, social determinants of health, and the limits of balance sheet thinking
Child poverty in New Zealand is not inevitable — but it is driving rising health system demand and exposing the limits of balance sheet-driven policy.
healthcare
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TOP Calls for Action on Nursing Workforce Crisis in NZ
Thousands of nurses are leaving NZ — TOP says it’s time for real action on pay and working conditions.
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TOP Announces $1.5 Billion ‘Teal Deal’ for Young New Zealanders
TOP’s $1.5B Teal Deal aims to give young Kiwis a fair start — with healthcare, transport and a savings boost.
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The Negotiated Pay Equity Settlement for Care Workers – beware the fish-hooks amidst the hyperbole
It’s been touted as the most “historic pay rise” in history. But the actual mechanics of the deal; the “fine print”; and other undisclosed facts may raise questions as how much of a “historic pay rise” the deal actually is.
