Malcolm Mulholland
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 19 November
Nicola Willis and Tangi Utikere joined Morning Report this morning for the Weekly Political Panel; Green Party co-leader Chlöe Swarbrick says recent changes to the Zero Carbon Act and emissions… Audio
Petition calls for government to do more in healthcare sector
A patient advocate has suggested many Kiwis would be willing to pay more tax, if it can be ring fenced to only be spent on health. Malcolm Mulholland spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Potential Pharmac trim to list of medicines awaiting funding
There are over 120 drugs currently being considered, a number of them are listed multiple times for different treatments. Audio
Who decides when flags should fly at half mast?
Last week we were hit with the news Former Prime Minister Jim Bolger had died aged 90. The eagle eyed amongst you probably noticed that this was accompanied by the New Zealand flag moving to half mast… Audio
'Liar of the worst kind' - Patient advocate says Luxon's failed cancer patients
The Prime Minister has said he is "delivering" on National's election promise not to forget blood cancer patients despite some telling Checkpoint they feel forgotten. Checkpoint has spoken to a number… Audio
Pharmac announces consumer and patient working group
Drug buying agency Pharmac is bringing patients and consumers to the table. Chair of the new group Dr Malcolm Mulholland spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Patient Voice Aotearoa on 10-year contracts for private hospitals to perform elective surgeries
The Health Minister has directed Health New Zealand to give private hospitals 10-year contracts to perform elective surgeries. Patient Voice Aotearoa chairperson Malcolm Mulholland spoke to Ingrid… Audio
Big fee variation at AK White Cross urgent care clinics
Ke-Xin Li takes a look at the range of prices and wait times across Auckland's after hours clinics Audio
Big fee variation at AK White Cross urgent care clinics
Ke-Xin Li takes a look at the range of prices and wait times across Auckland's after hours clinics Audio
Controversial Pharmac CEO Sarah Fitt resigns
The controversial Pharmac CEO Sarah Fitt has resigned - the third health agency boss to go in as many weeks. She had a turbulent time at the top of the country's drug funding agency - with accusations… Audio
West Coast hospital came close to closing due to shortages says health campaigner
A health campaigner says West Coast's biggest hospital came close to having to shut its emergency department this weekend because of staff shortages. Patient Voice Aotearoa's Malcolm Mulholland spoke… Audio
Health system in crisis declaration being signed across NZ
A road test of how people feel about New Zealand's health system is about to get underway. Patient Voice Aotearoa chairman Malcolm Mulholland is driving around the country urging people to sign a… Audio
Patient advocate on govt's letter to Pharmac
The goverment has sent a letter of expectations to the drug-buying agency, urging it to prioritise cancer drugs and immunisation - and to be more transparent. Earlier in the programme, we spoke to… Audio
Cabinet ministers expected to decide on boosting Pharmac funding
Cabinet ministers are expected to decide today whether to significantly boost Pharmac's funding. RNZ understands ministers will canvass a range of proposals and figures, with at least one of those… Audio
Cancer advocates gutted by lack of funding of 13 drugs
Patient Voice Aotearoa's Malcolm Mulholland responds to the Government's lack of funding for cancer treatments Audio
Pharmac urged to extend funding beyond cancer treatment
Calls are growing for the government drug buying agency to extend its blanket funding of children's medications beyond cancer treatment.
Under the current system, any medicine for paediatric cancer… Video, Audio
Malcolm Mulholland: 'future-proofing' Māori All Blacks
Despite its proud history, its contribution to the international game, and the respect of other proud rugby nations, questions are still raised about a rugby team dedicated to Maori only. And further… Audio
Report finds Pharmac not acting equitably
A report into the drug buying agency Pharmac has found it has likely contributed to inequitable health outcomes for Māori, Pasifika, and people with rare disorders.
The Health Minister says it'll now… Video, Audio
Pharmac cites global demand for delay in Covid antivirals
There are claims that Covid patients have been left waiting for antiviral treatments because Pharmac has been too slow signing a supply contract.
But in a statement to Local Deocracy reporting, the… Video, Audio
Personal biographical portraits of remarkable New Zealanders
Lynn Freeman is joined by Elspeth Sandys and Malcolm Mulholland to talk about the two New Zealanders they've chosen to write very personal essays about for a new book called Nine Lives. Audio
