Ian Powell

2 weeks ago | asiapacificreport.nz | Ian Powell

COMMENTARY: By Ian PowellThe 1981 Springbok Tour was one of the most controversial events in Aotearoa New Zealand’s history. For 56 days, between July and September, more than 150,000 people took part in more than 200 demonstrations in 28 centres. It was the largest protest in the country’s history. It caused social ruptures within communities and families across the country.

Dec 18, 2024 | nzherald.co.nz | Ian Powell

The MPs were angry over a controversial bill and performed the haka as a protest. The proposed law would reinterpret an 184-year treaty with the Māori people. New Zealand’s youngest MP Hana-Rawhiti Maipi-Clarke began the traditional ceremonial chant and also ripped up a copy of the bill. Parliament was briefly suspended as people in the gallery joined in, and the shouting drowned out others in the room.

Dec 17, 2023 | newsroom.co.nz | Ian Powell

Opinion: A characteristic of universal health systems like Aotearoa New Zealand’s is the demarcation between primary and secondary care. Primary care (general practices) includes the first diagnosis of, for example, acute illnesses, injuries or screenings. These diagnoses become the main reason for a patient's visit or inpatient admission to a hospital (secondary care) where more specialised diagnosis and treatment, if appropriate, is undertaken. Already have an account?

Nov 14, 2023 | nzdoctor.co.nz | Ian Powell

+Undoctored The glue that Primary Health Organisations provide primary care Ian Powell is a former executive director of the Association of Salaried Medical Specialists. He is now a health commentator based on the Kapiti Coast. This opinion piece has been republished from his blog Otaihanga Second Opinion The fortnightly publication New Zealand Doctor Rata Aotearoa is a must read for anyone interested in the state of primary care in Aotearoa New Zealand.

Nov 7, 2023 | nzdoctor.co.nz | Ian Powell

+Undoctored No pressure Dr Reti but starting on the right foot is critical Ian Powell is a former executive director of the Association of Salaried Medical Specialists. He is now a health commentator based on the Kapiti Coast. This opinion piece has been republished from his blog Otaihanga Second Opinion With the final election count now confirmed it is clear that Aotearoa New Zealand will soon be governed by a National-ACT-NZ First coalition.