Keiller MacDuff

Christchurch

Senior Reporter at Stuff.co.nz

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KiwiRail legally bound to compensate passengers affected by cancellations in 2023

1 week ago | radionz.co.nz | Keiller MacDuff

A KiwiRail spokesperson has apologised to customers after the company refused to compensate after a series of ferry breakdowns two years ago, and admitted it got it wrong. Tens of thousands of people could be in line for compensation from KiwiRail, after a Commerce Commission investigation found it misled customers and may have breached the Consumer Guarantees Act in the aftermath of 2023's catastrophic ferry cancellations.
KiwiRail legally bound to compensate passengers affected by cancellations in 2023

1 week ago | rnz.co.nz | Keiller MacDuff

Tens of thousands of people could be in line for compensation from KiwiRail, after a Commerce Commission investigation found it misled customers and may have breached the Consumer Guarantees Act in the aftermath of 2023's catastrophic ferry cancellations.
Health NZ proposes job cuts, risking millions in fraud recovery

2 weeks ago | nzherald.co.nz | Keiller MacDuff

Home / New Zealand / PoliticsHealth NZ proposes cutting 23 jobs from a team that audits and accredits healthcare providers. The Public Service Association warns this could lead to increased fraud and higher accreditation fees. Former chairman Rob Campbell called the proposal “disgraceful” and “extremely risky”. By Keiller MacDuff of RNZHealth NZ is proposing slashing jobs from a team that brings in millions of dollars a year for the Government.
Health NZ Proposes To Axe Jobs From High-Earning Team

2 weeks ago | indianweekender.co.nz | Keiller MacDuff

Health NZ is proposing slashing jobs from a team that brings in millions of dollars a year for the government. The team also audits and accredits hospitals, rest homes, residential disability and other community providers to ensure they meet safety standards.
Call for more to be done to stop mass death of migrating eels in Canterbury

2 weeks ago | rnz.co.nz | Keiller MacDuff

The Department of Conservation is calling for more to be done to prevent the mass death of thousands of migrating eels at Te Waihora Lake Ellesmere. Eels estimated to weigh a total of one tonne died at Taumutu last Thursday during a failed heke (migration) from the lake, which is one of the country's most polluted with no natural outlet to the sea, to the Pacific Ocean to breed.
HealthNZ response to Nelson Hospital woes just window dressing - union

3 weeks ago | rnz.co.nz | Keiller MacDuff

HealthNZ's chief clinical officer has revealed the agency was only aware of one of the cases of patients becoming sicker - and in one case, dying - following delays in being seen at Nelson Hospital before senior medical staff went to the media. Richard Sullivan said HealthNZ's recently released Quality and Safety review pointed to "issues of access into our health system, issues into primary care and surgery, issues with FSA (first specialist assessment)" across the country.
Doctors, patients call for widened access to shingles vaccine

4 weeks ago | rnz.co.nz | Keiller MacDuff

Doctors and patients are calling for more funding to broaden the eligibility criteria for the free shingles vaccine to stop people suffering from extraordinarily painful and debilitating symptoms. Shingrix was funded for people aged 65 but if they missed getting vaccinated in the 12 months after their birthday they would need to pay anywhere from $400 to $900 for the two shots required. University of Auckland associate professor Helen Petousis-Harris said the situation was absurd.
Government accused of misleading over $78m Christchurch project

1 month ago | rnz.co.nz | Keiller MacDuff

A Christchurch MP has accused the government of misleading the public over almost $80 million set aside for public transport improvements in the city, but the Transport Minister says there is "nothing to see here". A Christchurch city councillor, who has long fought for information over the decision, also said the process has lacked transparency.
Tougher Official Information Act penalties needed, Chief Ombudsman says

1 month ago | rnz.co.nz | Keiller MacDuff

The departing Chief Ombudsman says its time to consider tougher penalties for government departments that break the rules laid out in the Official Information Act. Peter Boshier has released a list of concerns about the Official Information Act before his departure at the end of the month. He told Morning Report the Act was still fit for purpose, but it was the attitude of agencies that needs to change. "The real issues are not with the law.
Green MP calls for release of prison hunger striker Dean Wickliffe

1 month ago | rnz.co.nz | Keiller MacDuff

A Green MP is calling on the Minister of Corrections to release hunger striker Dean Wickliffe, who he fears may die in prison. Wickliffe, 77, who served a life sentence for manslaughter, was recalled to prison after being found sleeping in his car, a breach of his parole conditions to reside at his approved address.