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27 Jul 2017
NZMA updates Smokefree 2025 statement
The New Zealand Medical Association has updated its position statement on Smokefree Aotearoa, originally developed in 2010. The new position statement calls for additional measures if New Zealand is to…
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10 Jul 2017
NZMA incensed by lack of Ministry consultation
The New Zealand Medical Association (NZMA) is incensed that the Ministry of Health is failing to consult in a meaningful way with general practice. Following a ‘primary care strategy’ meeting…
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01 May 2017
NZMA 2017 election results
Voting in the 2017 NZMA Elections closed last Wednesday. The successful candidates are: NZMA Board Chair | Dr Kate Baddock NZMA Board Deputy Chair | Prof Harvey White General Practitioner…
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31 Jan 2017
Notice of NZMA Elections 2017: call for nominations
*****Nominations are now closed. Voting will open on Wednesday 29 March. Details will follow in Vital Signs and via email.****** Notice of NZMA Elections 2017: Call for Nominations In accordance…
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24 Nov 2016
DiTC PGY1 rep election 2016
Voting is now over in the election for next year's DiTC PGY1 rep. Reuben Bennett has been elected to the position.
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16 May 2016
NZMA House Fundraising: Support our rebuild!
Fundraising efforts, including two raffles and an auction, for the rebuild of NZMA House were a highlight of Rotorua’s GP CME conference in June. The NZMA is delighted to be…
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12 May 2016
Buy a Brick campaign
A major project to rebuild NZMA House is finally underway. The NZMA has occupied the site at 26 The Terrace since 1926, and has been the owner and occupier of…
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10 Aug 2015
From the Chair
Are we still trustworthy? [published in NZMJDigest, Issue 52] As doctors—as a profession and as the NZMA—we are often asked our opinion on matters pertaining to the care of patients…
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29 Apr 2015
Notice of NZMA Annual General Meeting
Notice is given of the Annual General Meeting of the NZMA, to be held at James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor, 147 The Terrace, Wellington at 9:30am, Tuesday 19 May 2015.…
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29 Apr 2015
We will remember them
On 25 April 2015, NZMA Chair Dr Mark Peterson and AMA President Dr Brian Owler were guests of the Turkish Medical Association at an event to commemorate the centenary of…
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30 Mar 2015
Specialist Council candidates
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30 Mar 2015
Doctors-in-Training Council
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30 Mar 2015
Board candidates
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21 Mar 2015
1080 contamination threat guidelines updated
The Ministry of Health has updated the guidance material for the health sector on the contamination threat to infant formula: For GPs and urgent care medical specialists For secondary care…
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30 Jan 2015
Nominations open for NZMA elections 2015
In accordance with constitutional rules and by-laws for the New Zealand Medical Association, nominations are invited for the following positions: NZMA Board: Chair, Deputy Chair and three member positions General…
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31 Oct 2014
Vision 2020: Partnership for Care
The NZMA and the Pharmaceutical Society of New Zealand have developed a vision statement to offer a strategic direction for the way in which the professions can work together. Underpinning…
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24 Oct 2014
NZMA's briefing to the new Minister of Health
The NZMA has produced a briefing for the new Minister of Health, Hon Dr Jonathan Coleman, outlining the NZMA's role and key priorities.
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03 Oct 2014
Dr Peter Rice presentations available
Dr Peter Rice, Chair of SHAAP (Scottish Health Action on Alcohol Problems) recently visited New Zealand and presented a mini-symposium on evidence-based alcohol policy, alcohol screening and brief interventions in…
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19 Aug 2014
Policies to improve health
Good health is a major resource for social, economic and personal development and is an important dimension of quality of life. Sound health policies and systems are therefore fundamental to…
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01 Aug 2014
Healthy doctors good for patients
Doctors who work while sick pose risks for patients, other health professionals and themselves. Attitudes need to change to ensure this potentially harmful practice is avoided, says New Zealand Medical…