Archive for: Health

Industry News 4/4 (Building Strategies)

Any provider involved in the construction industry should have key managers read the new publication on skills needs for that sector (and the research plan, if you...

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Industry News 5/3

There are some licensing changes in plumbing and electrical work, plus industry surveys in flooring and decorating. There may be unmet demand for graduates in the...

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Labour’s Tertiary Education Policy 2

This enormous post reviews relevant Labour Party policies beyond their tertiary education policy reviewed in mid-October. We apologise for the late notice, but we...

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United Future Tertiary Education Policies

United Future has many policies relevant to tertiary education, but it has not highlighted education amongst its top four issues for this election, nor did it include...

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Parliament Report 22/6

This Parliament Report covers the period ending 18 June 2011. Some questioning by Labour exposed that a big Budget proposal for high-value manufacturing research...

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Industry News 3/6

For new subscribers (and we have a few this week), this occasional post draws together industry-related news that may impact on tertiary education offerings. Construction...

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Industry News 22/3

This note reviews some recent industry-related news. Health Worker Registration Board Changes Health Workforce New Zealand has apparently drafted a plan to merge...

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Parliament Report 7/2

This Parliament Report covers the period from 21 December 2010 to 4 February 2011 – this series has been on hold while Parliament has been on vacation. Relevance:...

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Industry News 18/1

This industry news round-up picks up on various items from December – there are big issues in aviation and health. Aviation Review The Transport Accident...

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Industry News 24/11

Plumbing Problems Plumbing was in the news on 12 November and the following days when the ex-CE of the Plumbers, Gasfitters and Drainlayers Board was giving evidence...

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(Corrected) Funding Determinations: Equity, Medical Trainees, Ako Aotearoa & EU-NZ

The TEC has released the Equity, Medical Trainee, Ako Aotearoa and EU-NZ Joint Mobility Project funding determinations for 2011-12. Equity grants have increased,...

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Industry News 27/10

CTU Economic Strategy The Council of Trade Unions has released an Alternative Economic Strategy. Innovation and skills are covered on pp.15-17. They propose a more...

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Parliament Report 12/10

This Parliament Report covers the week ending 8 October. There was a minor change to health and disability ethics committee appeal processes. Relevance: Low relevance...

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Parliament Report 30/8

This Parliament Report covers the week ending 27 August. It was a quiet week, with questions in preparation for a Mana by-election, and nursing changes. Relevance:...

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Industry News 3/8

Aviation Skills The ATTTO is consulting upon an Aviation Strategic Training Plan and Map of Provision. The project is being managed by Wellington consultancies...

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Industry News 28/6

Financial Adviser Training A week is a long time in politics – last week we reported on insurance and mortgage brokers being exempted from being an authorised...

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Industry News 14/5

Nurses Tony Ryall, Health Minister, spoke to the NZ Nurses Organisation (their union) this week about increasing nurse-led services, with Health Workforce NZ trialling...

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