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A new upgraded water treatment plant in the small Waitomo village of Benneydale was officially opened today by Associate Health Minister Damien O’Connor. 

Minister of Health David Cunliffe has welcomed a decision to move residents of the Belhaven Rest Home into a new home

Minister of Health David Cunliffe said clinicians must be free to make good proactive clinical decisions without hesitation during strike action.

The Minister of Health, David Cunliffe and the Minister for ACC Maryan Street described today’s Health Select Committee report on Ambulance Services as an important step forward.

The Minister of Health David Cunliffe has today announced a further investment of $390,000 into the primary health care sector aimed at almost 800 GP practices that charge very low fees.

A $1.6 million bonus has been paid to 432 midwives working in rural areas, Associate Health Ministers Damien O'Connor and Steve Chadwick announced today.

The Minister of Health David Cunliffe says that the Resident Doctors Commission announced today is an exciting new initiative for New Zealand’s junior doctors and a great opportunity for juni

July marks the sixth anniversary of Primary Health Organisations in New Zealand, and over four million New Zealanders are benefiting.

Minister of Health David Cunliffe has welcomed discussions about strengthening clinical networks in the lower North Island to enhance the delivery of services.

Minister of Health David Cunliffe and Associate Minister of Health Steve Chadwick today welcomed a review of maternity services in Wellington.

A new health support service for people historically exposed to dioxin from the former Ivon Watkins Dow factory in Paritutu, New Plymouth became available today. 

The Minister of Health, David Cunliffe said all emergency department patients with an urgent life-threatening condition are getting immediate treatment.

Associate Minister of Health Mita Ririnui announced the Governments plan to inject $12 Million into the Maori health and disability workforce at the Inaugural National Maori Workforce Developm

The abuse of older people in our society is completely unacceptable.

The new Public Health Bill, voted back to the house this week by the Health Select Committee, will future proof public health for generations to come, said the Minister of Health David Cunliffe tod

Minister of Health David Cunliffe said the Government is currently working through proposals to expand the number of health professionals who can prescribe medications at a cost of $3 to patients.<

Kia ora.

Thank you for your invitation to once again open your annual conference, it’s great to be here.

A new free interactive text message service to help smokers kick their habit has been welcomed by Associate Health Minister Damien O’Connor.

Associate Minister of Health Mita Ririnui officiated the celebration to announce the rebuilding of the Buckland Road Dental Clinic in South Auckland today.

“Maori have waited long enough and are now able to celebrate the ever growing presence and acceptance of rongoa Maori in 21^st century Aotearoa” says Associate Health Minister

The Minister of Health, Mr David Cunliffe has agreed to a joint venture between  the Lakes  District Health Board and Diagnostic