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Hon Jo Goodhew

23 May, 2013

Rural Women NZ conference dinner

It is my pleasure to be here today to celebrate your achievements as enterprising women, and as entrepreneurs and business owners.

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22 May, 2013

First DHB signs pledge to improve patient safety

Tairawhiti District Health’s decision to become the first district health board in New Zealand to sign a certificate pledging support for the new national patient safety campaign has been welcomed by Associate Health Minister Jo Goodhew.

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20 May, 2013

Funding to increase digital literacy and connection

The Government will continue supporting Computer Clubhouse, a free after-school learning environment giving young people access to technology, Community and Voluntary Sector Minister Jo Goodhew says.

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17 May, 2013

New national patient safety campaign launched

A new national patient safety campaign aimed at saving lives and reducing harm is being launched today by Associate Health Minister Jo Goodhew.

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15 May, 2013

Speech: Farmsafe Industry Leaders Forum

Good morning everyone. Thank you Charlie for inviting me to speak to you today.

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15 May, 2013

Launch of national patient safety campaign

Thank you David for the warm welcome. It is an honour to launch the new national patient safety campaign – Open for better care – which will save lives and reduce harm.

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15 May, 2013

New controls on dangerous laser pointers

Hand-held lasers strong enough to be a hazard to aircraft will be subject to new import, sale and supply controls under Health and Customs legislation, Associate Health Minister Jo Goodhew announced today.

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13 May, 2013

Ministers welcome 'Yeah Nah' campaign

Associate Health Ministers Jo Goodhew and Peter Dunne are welcoming the Health Promotion Agency’s (HPA) new campaign aimed at supporting New Zealanders who want to ‘Ease up on the drink’.

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9 May, 2013

Fundraising Institute of NZ conference

Let me begin by thanking the Fundraising Institute of New Zealand for inviting me to open your conference.

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8 May, 2013

Encouraging progress in community-led development

Community and Voluntary Sector Minister Jo Goodhew said today she was encouraged by the way communities have embraced a new approach to community development.

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6 May, 2013

King did nothing to stop rheumatic fever

Annette King is the last person who should bluster about National’s investment in rheumatic fever, says Associate Health Minister Jo Goodhew.

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2 May, 2013

World Hand Hygiene Day: Clean hands save lives

Associate Health Minister Jo Goodhew says World Hand Hygiene Day on 5 May is an important reminder of the vital role hand hygiene plays in preventing harm to patients.

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30 April, 2013

Falls prevention in action at North Shore Hospital

Associate Health Minister Jo Goodhew is visiting Ward 2 at North Shore Hospital today to see a number of falls prevention initiatives in action.

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30 April, 2013

Research on women in the electricity supply industry published

Women’s Affairs Minister Jo Goodhew today launched new research from the Electricity Supply Industry Training Organisation (ESITO) on how to attract and retain more women in their industry.

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30 April, 2013

Launch of the research report Ultimit Benefit: Women Trainees in the Electricity Supply Industry

I acknowledge the nine women who embarked on this journey and the five women who have completed their tickets – what a journey and what an achievement.

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30 April, 2013

Budget 2013: $70 million extra for aged care and dementia

Aged care and dementia services will benefit from an extra $70 million over the next four years, Health Minister Tony Ryall and Associate Health Minister Jo Goodhew say.

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30 April, 2013

Speech: Waitemata DHB CEO Lecture Series

E aku Rangatira, tēnā koutou katoa. Ka nui te honore ki te mihi ki a koutou.

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29 April, 2013

Digital technology means better screening services

Digital mammography technology is increasing efficiency in breast screening services, which enables more women to be screened, Associate Health Minister Jo Goodhew announced today.

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26 April, 2013

Canterbury women encouraged to consider all career opportunities

Women’s Affairs Minister Jo Goodhew is encouraging women in Canterbury to think laterally as they consider the career opportunities the region’s rebuild will provide.

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26 April, 2013

More than a million Kiwis immunised against the flu

Just over one million New Zealanders have had a flu vaccination so far this year – 250,000 more than the same time last year and 350,000 more than in 2009.

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24 April, 2013

New Plymouth Positive Ageing Forum

Thank you for inviting me here today to be part of your Positive Ageing Forum.

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23 April, 2013

New Zealand joins Equal Futures Partnership

Women’s Affairs Minister Jo Goodhew today announced that New Zealand has joined a United States-led international initiative called the Equal Futures Partnership.

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22 April, 2013

Whooping cough immunisation urged

Associate Health Minister Jo Goodhew is using Immunisation Week (22 to 28 April) to urge parents to get their children immunised on time.

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18 April, 2013

2011/12 NZ Health Survey regional data released

Data which provides information from large district health boards from the 2011/12 New Zealand Health Survey is being released today, says Associate Health Minister Jo Goodhew.

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18 April, 2013

Govt supports development of dairy women leaders

Associate Minister for Primary Industries Jo Goodhew has announced that the Dairy Women’s Network has been approved for a Sustainable Farming Fund grant of $180,000 over three years.

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18 April, 2013

Govt funding to help support eucalypt forestry

Associate Minister for Primary Industries Jo Goodhew has announced that two projects focusing on eucalypts have been approved for Sustainable Farming Fund grants.

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17 April, 2013

Ministers express sympathy at sad loss of Dr Peter Foley

Health Minister Tony Ryall and Associate Health Minister Jo Goodhew wish to express their sympathy to the family of Napier GP Dr Peter Foley.

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16 April, 2013

Five-step plan to reduce falls among patients

A new plan focusing on preventing patient falls has been welcomed by Associate Health Minister Jo Goodhew during the month-long April Falls promotion.

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16 April, 2013

Speech: Age Concern New Zealand Conference 2013

I am pleased to be here today to share in your conversations about connections and connectedness.

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11 April, 2013

Project reduces infections in Hawke’s Bay Hospital

Associate Health Minister Jo Goodhew has congratulated Hawke’s Bay District Health Board for its participation in a quality and safety project that has reduced bloodstream infections in hospitals.

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