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Good morning, it’s great to be here on a beautiful Wellington morning. I’d like to acknowledge Professor Alan Merry, Chair of the Health Quality & Safety Commission. I’d like to also thank the HQSC for hosting us all today.

As you’d expect it is a busy election year. With my Minister of Sport and Recreation hat on I’ve spent part of the Parliamentary recess at the World Masters Games – a pretty interesting and inspiring experience.

  • Jonathan Coleman
  • Health

Introduction

Thank you Dr Hein Stander for the introduction, it’s great to be here with you today. I’d like to acknowledge all the members of the ASMS.

General overview

Given recent international events, and that this is my final speech to ASMS before next year’s election, it’s appropriate to reflect on a few big picture observations.

We’ve seen some remarkable events and political turbulence around the world in recent months with Brexit in the UK and a divisive election in the US.

  • Jonathan Coleman
  • Health

Health Minister Jonathan Coleman says progress continues to be made to reduce the wait time for a colonoscopy, as DHBs prepare for the roll-out of the national bowel screening programme.

“Delivering better cancer services is a priority. Bowel cancer is the second most common cause of cancer death in New Zealand,” says Dr Coleman.

“The latest data shows 3,850 patients received a colonoscopy in August 2016 – that’s an increase of 45 per cent compared to 2,649 colonoscopies carried out in July 2013.

  • Jonathan Coleman
  • Health

Introduction

It’s a pleasure to be here to address the New Zealand Aged Care Association conference.

I’d like to acknowledge NZACA chair Simon O’Dowd, chief executive Simon Wallace, as well as the many members of the board of Association.

The theme of your conference ‘The pursuit of excellence, building on our strengths’ is timely. It’s an exciting time to be part of the aged care sector. I encourage you to take this opportunity to discuss and explore ways the sector can evolve to meet future demands.

  • Jonathan Coleman
  • Health

Introduction

It’s great to be here today to open the New Zealand College of Midwives 14th biennial national conference.

I’d like to acknowledge the New Zealand College of Midwives Auckland region for hosting the conference, as well as the keynote speakers.

Midwifery contribution

The birth of a child is the most important event in life for most Kiwis. There are close to 60,000 new births annually in New Zealand.

  • Jonathan Coleman
  • Health

Opening

Thanks Tim. It’s a pleasure to be here today.

I would like to acknowledge Dr Tim Malloy, the College’s President and Andrew Connolly from the Medical Council.

Your conference theme, Reflect, Renew, Replenish, is certainly timely given some of the significant developments in the wider health sector over the past year: the refresh of the Health Strategy, the Digital Health Work Programme 2020, the launch of the Pharmacy Action Plan, and new system performance measures.

  • Jonathan Coleman
  • Health

Introduction

It’s great to be here for the sixth New Zealand Healthcare Congress.

I’d like to thank you all for the work that you do, there’s some impressive stuff happening.

While health systems across the world are facing a range of challenges - an ageing population, tough fiscal times, and while we can do more for patients that creates an affordability issue in itself.

  • Jonathan Coleman
  • Health

Introduction

It’s great to be here today to open this Health Symposium.

This Symposium, Powering Up Our Future, focuses on building a people-powered, technology-enabled sector.

This is a key part of the updated New Zealand Health Strategy which I am launching today.

Government priority

Delivering better health services is a top priority for the Government. We’ve made health our number one funding priority.

  • Jonathan Coleman
  • Health

Introduction

It’s great to be here for Sport New Zealand’s annual sport and recreation conference.

I’d like to acknowledge Sir Paul Collins and Peter Miskimmin, and all of the other Chairs and CE’s here today. I’d also like to acknowledge the other speakers, including Lieutenant General Tim Keating who’ll be up next to talk about NZDF leadership.

  • Jonathan Coleman
  • Sport and Recreation

Introduction

Thanks Haemish. It’s a pleasure to be here today to be part of the Association’s 68th Annual Meeting. I’d like to acknowledge Association President Dr Marlene De Maio.

I’d also like to acknowledge the important contribution the Association makes in advancing the knowledge and practice of orthopaedics.

Clinical leadership

  • Jonathan Coleman
  • Health

Introduction

Thanks Sharon. It’s great to be here today at the National Rural Health Conference.

I’d like to thank the New Zealand Rural General Practice Network, the Rural Health Alliance Aotearoa New Zealand and the New Zealand Rural Hospital Network for organising this event.

The conference theme ‘Wai Ora – Healthy Environments’ focuses on providing quality primary healthcare services to rural communities.

  • Jonathan Coleman
  • Health

Thanks Ian. It’s a pleasure to join you this afternoon. I know you’re all busy people and it’s great you’ve set aside these two days for this forum.

Your meeting is very timely with the work on the updated New Zealand Health Strategy and the draft Pharmacy Action Plan.

I know this forum will help to build on previous discussions on how to deliver more integrated, innovative pharmacy services with the patient at the centre. 

Overview

  • Jonathan Coleman
  • Health

Introduction

Thanks Peter. It’s great to officially open Wellington Southern Community Laboratory.

I want to acknowledge the people here today who’ve played a big role: Virginia Hope, Derek Milne, Debbie Chin, Ashley Bloomfield, and Adri Isbister; Chai Chuah; Dr Bev O’Keefe; Wayne Guppy, Glenda Hughes; and Dr Margaret Wilsher. It’s also great to have Robert Cooke from Healthscope here today.

Integrated laboratory services

  • Jonathan Coleman
  • Health

Introduction

President Dr Hein Stander, members of the ASMS - thank you for inviting me here today to address your conference.

Clinical engagement

I’d like to take this opportunity to thank you all for your contribution to improving health outcomes for New Zealanders.

I know it’s not an easy job, and everyone works extremely hard.

I appreciate your engagement on the most important issues in our health system.

  • Jonathan Coleman
  • Health

Opening

Tena koutou, tena koutou, tena koutou katoa. Greetings, greetings, greetings to all and every one of you.

Madame Director-General, Heads of State, Prime Ministers, Honourable Ministers and distinguished guests, it’s a pleasure to be here in Paris.

This year’s conference celebrates a significant milestone – it is ten years since governments around the world agreed to apply the force of international law to addressing doping.

  • Jonathan Coleman
  • Sport and Recreation

Opening

Thank you for inviting me here today to open the 2015 Health Informatics New Zealand conference – the most important fixture on the health IT calendar.

It’s great to be in the South Island – the first time in 14 years the conference has been held here.

I’d like to acknowledge Liz Schoff, HiNZ chair, and David Meates, chief executive of Canterbury DHB.

  • Jonathan Coleman
  • Health

Introduction

Thank you for inviting me here today to open the annual College of Emergency Nurses Conference.

I’d like to acknowledge Libby Haskell, nurse practitioner and College chair, and Professor Michael Buist, Intensive Care Unit Director at Tasmania’s North West Regional Hospital who is the guest speaker today.

It’s great to be part of your conference. You have chosen a highly relevant and important theme in ‘Craft Care’ - exploring quality and safety in delivering emergency nursing care.

  • Jonathan Coleman
  • Health

Introduction

It’s great to be here to open the New Zealand Nurses Organisation’s conference.

Thanks to Memo Musa, Chief Executive and Kerri Nuku, Kaiwhakahaere. I’d also like to acknowledge incoming President Grant Brookes and thank outgoing President Marion Guy for her dedication and hard work over the past six years.

The theme of your conference – nursing shaping our healthcare – is very relevant to how we can work together to improve healthcare in New Zealand.

  • Jonathan Coleman
  • Health

Opening remarks

It’s a pleasure to be here in Canterbury. I’d like to thank the New Zealand Medical Association for inviting me today. I’d also like to acknowledge Lesley Clarke, CEO of the NZMA and Dr Kate Braddock, Chair of the GP Council of the NZMA.

Primary care

Primary care plays a crucial role in improving the health outcomes of New Zealanders and lifting performance across the health sector.

  • Jonathan Coleman
  • Health

Introduction

Thanks Alan. It’s a pleasure to be here today at the Perinatal and Maternal Mortality Review Committee’s conference ‘building capacity in the maternity sector’.

This is my first key opportunity speaking to members of the maternity sector. I would like to take this opportunity to thank you all for your commitment and dedication in providing important healthcare services to New Zealanders.

Health overview

  • Jonathan Coleman
  • Health

Opening

Thanks John. It’s great to be here today to speak at your second primary caresymposium.

I’d like to thank the Heart Foundation, PHO Alliance and the Health Promotion Agency for organising today’s event.

I know you’re all busy people, so it’s good to see so many of you here to share your ideas on good practice and innovation.

Primary care

Primary care plays a crucial role in improving the health outcomes of New Zealanders, and lifting performance across the health sector.

  • Jonathan Coleman
  • Health

Introduction

It’s great to be here to open the very first Faster Cancer Treatment Forum.

Thanks for taking the time to be here to share how we can further improve cancer services.

Cancer rates

Obviously cancer is a critical health issue for New Zealanders. It’s the country’s leading cause of death - cancer accounts for nearly a third of all deaths, and is a major cause of hospitalisation.

  • Jonathan Coleman
  • Health

Opening

It’s great to be here for Sport New Zealand’s annual sport and recreation conference – Connections.

I’d like to acknowledge Sir Paul Collins and Peter Miskimmin, and all of the other Chairs and CE’s here today. I’d also like to acknowledge the other speakers, including Dr Holly Thorpe who will be up next.

  • Jonathan Coleman
  • Sport and Recreation

Introduction

Thank you Clare. It’s great to be here today to open the 2015 Electives Forum. I’d like to acknowledge the other speakers addressing you today, including Andrew Connolly who will be up next.

The theme of this Forum “supporting quality, sustainability and innovation in electives” strongly aligns with my commitment to have more New Zealanders living pain free lives away from hospitals.

Priority area

  • Jonathan Coleman
  • Health