Belief a controversial Health New Zealand decision on cancer drug funding - will shorten lives.

Pharmac's giving free access to Keytruda for five types of cancer, but funding doesn't kick in for two months.

Health NZ has scrapped a proposal to provide it the medication for people in need until then.

Patient Voice Aotearoa's Malcolm Mulholland says he is gobsmacked.

He told Heather du Plessis-Allan it's the cruellest decision he's seen Health NZ make, and will mean patients lives are cut short.

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Belief a controversial Health New Zealand decision on cancer drug funding - will shorten lives.
Pharmac's giving free access to Keytruda for five types of cancer, but funding doesn't kick in for two months.
Health NZ has scrapped a proposal to provide it the medication for people in need until then.
Patient Voice Aotearoa's Malcolm Mulholland says he is gobsmacked.
He told Heather du Plessis-Allan it's the cruellest decision he's seen Health NZ make, and will mean patients lives are cut short.
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With a straight down the middle approach, Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive on Newstalk ZB delivers the very latest news and views to New Zealanders as they wrap up their day.

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Malcolm Mulholland: Patient Voice Aotearoa on Health NZ blocking early access to cancer drug Keytruda

Act's leader's standing by his controversial Treaty Principles Bill, under criticism from Sir John Key.

At National's conference in the weekend, the former Prime Minister said the temperature should be turned down on race relations.

He suggested the Bill isn't workable, because the principles of Te Tiriti change over time.

David Seymour told Heather du Plessis-Allan problems need open discussion.

He says the Bill is about what the founding document really means, and will find out how to make New Zealand a place for all.

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Act's leader's standing by his controversial Treaty Principles Bill, under criticism from Sir John Key.
At National's conference in the weekend, the former Prime Minister said the temperature should be turned down on race relations.
He suggested the Bill isn't workable, because the principles of Te Tiriti change over time.
David Seymour told Heather du Plessis-Allan problems need open discussion.
He says the Bill is about what the founding document really means, and will find out how to make New Zealand a place for all.
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David Seymour: ACT Leader responds to Sir John Key's criticism of Treaty Principles Bill

The Government has come down in favour of dairy companies - opting out of an international infant formula proposal.

Rules designed by Food Standards Australia and New Zealand restrict labelling - and only let pharmacies and healthcare providers sell specialist formula.

Industry giant Danone threatened to withdraw from New Zealand if it went through - taking away 441 jobs.

Food Safety Minister Andrew Hoggard told Heather Du Plessis-Allan they want New Zealand products to remain competitive.

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The Government has come down in favour of dairy companies - opting out of an international infant formula proposal.
Rules designed by Food Standards Australia and New Zealand restrict labelling - and only let pharmacies and healthcare providers sell specialist formula.
Industry giant Danone threatened to withdraw from New Zealand if it went through - taking away 441 jobs.
Food Safety Minister Andrew Hoggard told Heather Du Plessis-Allan they want New Zealand products to remain competitive.
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Andrew Hoggard: Food Safety Minister on govt opting out of changes to infant formula rules

On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Friday, 2 August 2024, Lead Coordination Minister Judith Collins talks about the Government concluding their formal response into the March 15 Royal Commission.

A trauma surgeon is warning the Government ahead of their speed limit increases - saying it could lead to further deaths and injuries.

Former Olympian Barbara Kendall discusses our chances for gold in tonight's sailing races.

Plus, the Sports Huddle debates their hero of the Olympics so far...

Get the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast every weekday evening on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts.

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On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Friday, 2 August 2024, Lead Coordination Minister Judith Collins <a href="/{localLink:umb://document/930df3b4c1c64bf3a24c497b16c05fbc}" title="Judith Collins: Christchurch Mosque Attack Inquiry Lead Coordination Minister says hate speech law recommendation would breach right to free speech">talks about the Government concluding their formal response into the March 15 Royal Commission.</a>
A trauma surgeon <a href="/{localLink:umb://document/e8e07736e4da4b0c949774bf230c17a7}" title="Dr Chris Wakeman: Trauma surgeon on warnings speed limit increases will lead to more deaths, injuries and traffic">is warning the Government ahead of their speed limit increases - saying it could lead to further deaths and injuries.</a>
Former Olympian Barbara Kendall <a href="/{localLink:umb://document/acb40485909f4070ab404a6493d1f396}" title="Barbara Kendall: Former Olympic sailor on medal chances in sailing action in Paris">discusses our chances for gold in tonight's sailing races.</a> 
Plus, the Sports Huddle <a href="/{localLink:umb://document/4595440f8bc746e6a2cafe1a5fb347ec}" title="Sports Huddle: Olympic heroes, Athletics, Rob Penney">debates their hero of the Olympics so far...</a> 
Get the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast every weekday evening on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. 
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Malcolm Mulholland: Patient Voice Aotearoa on Health NZ blocking early access to cancer drug Keytruda

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