Supplied Content Wellington, August 1, 2018 Health Minister Dr David Clark has announced that former Vice-Chancellor of Massey University and senior Cabinet minister Steve Maharey has been appointed as chair of Pharmac. Mr Maharey takes over as chair from today from Stuart McLauchlan whose term as chair expired yesterday. His appointment is for a three year term and was confirmed…
Read MoreShortland Street episode upsets Disability Rights Commission Supplied Content Wednesday, August 1, 2018 Disability Rights Commissioner Paula Tesoriero has said that the current storyline on New Zealand drama ‘Shortland Street’ emphasises the need for balanced information about Down syndrome. She issued the following Statement: It is concerning that the initial suggestion raised by a person playing a medical professional on…
Read MoreSupplied Content Wellington, August 1, 2108 Three experts have been appointed to an Independent Panel to examine the changes made to the family justice system in 2014 by the previous National Government, Justice Minister Andrew Little announced today. He issued the following Statement: The Panel will consist of former Chief Human Rights Commissioner Rosslyn Noonan, and family law experts, La…
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