The Pae Ora (Healthy Futures) Bill w/ Kerri Nuku: October 22, 2021

Ilena spoke to Kerri Nuku, the kaiwhakahaere for the New Zealand Nurses Organisation, about the Pae Ora (Healthy Futures) Bill. The legislation was introduced into parliament by Health Minister Andrew Little on Wednesday. 

The Bill, which is expected to pass next year, amalgamate the 20 District Health Boards across New Zealand into a singular ‘Health New Zealand’ organisation, which will work in partnership with a Māori Health Authority. 

Kerri spoke about the benefits of the bill, as well as the concerns that the NZNO have for nurses and patients.