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Our Media & Submissions page is your central hub for press releases, industry reports, position papers, submissions, and articles that highlight the vital role of medical technology in New Zealand's healthcare landscape. Stay informed about our advocacy efforts, industry innovations, and contributions to a healthier New Zealand.

News Articles

A CEO’s lesson in the meaning of happiness: Less status and wealth, more purpose and simplicity

Cushla Smyth no longer believes in being “too nice” at the expense of performance and psychological safety when faced with workplace toxicity: “Strong culture requires courage.”

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Cabinet agrees Pharmac and Health NZ will share medical device procurement

Representatives from some of the biggest companies in Australasia’s health technology sector were on hand for this week’s Medical Technology Association of NZ (MTANZ) Conference in Auckland.

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Agency rift leaves procurement of medical devices in halfway house

After years trying to resolve whether Pharmac or the hospitals manage the billion-dollar-plus budget for medical devices ranging from bandages to MRI scanners, the Government seeks a compromise.

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Med tech sector confidence wanes amid uncertainty over agency roles

New Zealand’s medical technology companies have reported ongoing operational difficulties as the sector awaits clarity over which government agency will lead medical device regulation and management across the country.

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Pharmac v Health NZ: the dogfight over medical device procurement

The medical device sector is still awaiting clarity on who will be given responsibility for their procurement in public hospitals - Health New Zealand (HNZ) or Pharmac.

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NZ science shake-up aims to drive innovation and investment

Sweeping reforms to the science sector, including the creation of a dedicated foreign investment agency and restructuring key research institutions, aim to boost New Zealand's economy by encouraging investment and innovation in science and technology

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Government changes how New Zealand buys medical equipment

Representatives from some of the biggest companies in Australasia’s health technology sector were on hand for this week’s Medical Technology Association of NZ (MTANZ) Conference in Auckland.

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MTANZ Conference 2024 | New Zealand Doctor

Representatives from some of the biggest companies in Australasia’s health technology sector were on hand for this week’s Medical Technology Association of NZ (MTANZ) Conference in Auckland.

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Podcasts

How easy is it for medical device companies to do business in New Zealand?

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Should Health NZ or Pharmac be the entity responsible for procuring medical devices in NZ?

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Business Confidence Survey

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