Ian Powell
Waikato DHB's $20 million shortfall
Waikato DHB is one of the country's largest, and may need to cull jobs to cut costs. We hear from Ewan Wilson, member of the Waikato DHB and Hamilton City Councillor, and Ian Powell, executive… Audio
Waitemata DHB's controversial new model of care
Waitemata DHB, one of the country's largest, has come under fire for its controversial new model of care. After paying some surgeons up to $10,000 a day to work at its Waitakere hospital, the DHB is… Audio
Senior doctors say strike action is harming patients
Senior doctors are backing up claims made by the District Health Boards that strike action by radiographers and lab workers is harming patients. The Executive Director of the Association of Salaried… Audio
Deal reached today between senior doctors and health boards
There's been a deal reached today between senior doctors and district health boards. Audio
Head of Capital and Coast DHB resigns
The chief executive of Wellington's district health board says he is leaving because he doesn't know how the DHB can be any more efficient without starting to cut services. Audio
Bonding proves worth in retaining health professionals
The Government says a scheme to keep newly graduated doctors, nurses and midwives in hard-to-staff areas is more than proving its worth. Audio
Association of Medical Specialists plead for better pay
The Association of Salaried Medical Specialists says the medical workforce is on the verge of collapse, unless the government can provide more funding to retain New Zealand specialists. Audio
New crown agency determined to find more doctors
In the wake of a dismal international ranking, the Health Minister says the Government is already moving to increase the number of medical specialists. Health Workforce New Zealand and Association of… Audio
Senior doctors say they want a pay increase
Senior doctors are adamant they expect a pay rise regardless of the strong warning to the state sector to expect nothing over the next 12 months. Audio
Doctors' union fears private hospital move
Senior doctors say moves to allow the private sector to play a greater role in the public health system could exacerbate already chronic staffing dilemmas. Audio
Senior Doctors Criticise Junior Doctors Strike Action
Senior doctors are not happy with the way their junior colleagues are conducting their industrial action. Audio
Doctors Row With DHB's
The doctor's union, Ian Powell and DHB's negotiator, David Meates, discuss the issue. Audio
Threatened Doctors Strike - Part 2
The Executive Director of the Association of Salaried Medical Specialists is Ian Powell comments. Audio
Urgent Action Wanted to Deal With Unsafe Hospitals
Medical professionals want urgent changes made after hospitals are called unsafe. Audio