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This morning I have formally tendered my resignation as Minister of Health, which was accepted by the Prime Minister.

Serving as Minister of Health has been an absolute privilege – particularly through these extraordinary last few months.

  • Hon Dr David Clark
  • Health

The Government is prioritising its latest investment in PPE for frontline health workers, including staff at managed isolation and quarantine facilities, Health Minister David Clark says.

  • Hon Dr David Clark
  • Health

The Government is delivering on election commitments and a key recommendation of He Ara Oranga: Report of the Government Inquiry into Mental Health and Addiction with the establishment of a permanent independent Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission, Health Minister Dr David Clark says.

  • Hon Dr David Clark
  • Health

Health Minister Dr David Clark welcomes the appointment of Morag McDowell to the role of Health and Disability Commissioner and the appointment of the inaugural Paramedic Council.

  • Hon Dr David Clark
  • Health

Hon Dr David Clark Ministerial Diary May 2020

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  • Hon Dr David Clark

Nominations open today for the 2020 Minister of Health Volunteer Awards and Health Minister Dr David Clark is asking New Zealanders to ensure volunteers get the recognition they deserve.

  • Hon Dr David Clark
  • Health

West Coasters will soon have better access to modern integrated high quality health services at the new Te Nikau, Grey Hospital and Health Centre, Health Minister Dr David Clark says.

  • Hon Dr David Clark
  • Health

The Government is stepping up New Zealand’s COVID-19 testing system at the border as more New Zealanders arrive from overseas.

  • Hon Dr David Clark
  • Health

Health Minister Dr David Clark says he has required the Director General of Health to suspend compassionate exemptions from managed isolation, in order to ensure the system is working as intended.

  • Hon Dr David Clark
  • Health

Kei te whakapau kaha te Kāwanatanga ki te whakatūnga o tētahi hōtaka tūroa e pā ana ki te whakahoutanga o te Pūnaha o te Hauora me te Hunga Whaikaha o Aotearoa hei painga mō ngā tāngata katoa.

  • Hon Dr David Clark
  • Health

The Government is committing to a long-term programme of reform to build a stronger New Zealand Health and Disability System that delivers for all.

  • Hon Dr David Clark
  • Health

The Government is providing more support for testing labs, pharmacies, our midwives, hospices and call centres who all stepped up to provide essential health services during the COVID-19 outbreak Health Minister Dr David Clark says.

  • Hon Dr David Clark
  • Health

The Government is investing in new and improved facilities at Manukau Health Park to give South Aucklanders better access to high quality health care.

  • Rt Hon Jacinda Ardern
  • Hon Dr David Clark
  • Prime Minister
  • Health

The Government now has the first ever clear and comprehensive picture of the state of New Zealand’s hospital buildings and other assets to help ensure future investment decisions deliver the best health outcomes for New Zealanders.

  • Hon Dr David Clark
  • Health

Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters, Research, Science and Innovation Minister Megan Woods, and Health Minister David Clark today announced a COVID-19 vaccine strategy, which will enable New Zealand scientists to contribute to global research efforts and explore the potential of vaccine manufacturing capability in New Zealand.

  • Rt Hon Winston Peters
  • Hon Dr Megan Woods
  • Hon Dr David Clark
  • Foreign Affairs
  • Health
  • Research, Science and Innovation

Hon Dr David Clark Ministerial Diary April 2020

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  • Hon Dr David Clark

The Government has emphasised the significant risk of COVID-19 spreading at funerals and tangihanga as it expands the number of people allowed to attend at COVID-19 Alert Level 2.

  • Hon Dr David Clark
  • Health

Budget 2020 delivers the biggest ever increase in funding for District Health Boards, as well as additional funding to deliver approximately 153,000 more surgeries and procedures, radiology scans and specialist appointments to help clear the COVID-19 backlog. 

  • Hon Grant Robertson
  • Hon Dr David Clark
  • Finance
  • Health

Three initiatives to support the health and disability workforce through accommodation, mental health support and access to specialist clinical advice on COVID-19 were announced on International Nurses Day today by Health Minister David Clark.

  • Hon Dr David Clark
  • Health

Budget 2020 will ensure New Zealanders continue to get the medicines they need, despite global pressure on supply chains, Health Minister David Clark says.

  • Hon Dr David Clark
  • Health

Work to progress recommendations from Dr Ayesha Verrall’s audit of New Zealand’s COVID-19 contact tracing processes is well underway which means the service will be well placed to handle any extra demand, should it be needed.

  • Hon Dr David Clark
  • Health

Organisations supporting vulnerable groups have received a boost to provide additional mental health and wellbeing support with Health Minister David Clark today announcing $3.5 million in funding.

  • Hon Dr David Clark
  • Health

A rapid stocktake of the distribution of Personal Protective Equipment to community providers has confirmed DHB processes for handling and filling orders are appropriate.

  • Hon Dr David Clark
  • Health

Minister of Health Dr David Clark has announced a Contact Tracing Assurance Committee (CTAC) to further strengthen oversight around a crucial piece of New Zealand's response to COVID-19. 

  • Hon Dr David Clark
  • Health