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Service providers are being sought to support New Zealand’s first Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD) Court pilot, Justice Minister Judith Collins and Associate Health Minister Peter Dunne announced today.
Mr Dunne said the Ministry of Health has issued a Request for Proposal for drug and alcohol treatment organisations to provide a range of specialist services for offenders – including drug and alcohol screening, community-based treatment and drug testing services.
Ms Collins said the pilot court will have the capacity to deal with around 100 defendants a year.
- Peter Dunne
- Judith Collins
- Justice
- Health
One of New Zealand’s most senior clinical leaders, surgeon Mr Ian Civil, has been appointed Network Clinical Leader of a new Major Trauma National Clinical Network.
The new network is a joint initiative between ACC and the Ministry of Health. It aims to ensure that the very best level of care is provided consistently across New Zealand to severely injured people.
- Tony Ryall
- Judith Collins
- Health
- ACC