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Māori tauira receive almost half of 2026 Southern Cross Nursing ScholarshipsTuesday , 5 May 2026
Funded by the Southern Cross Health Trust, 56 nursing scholarships are available in total this year. The programme forms part of the Trust’s $1 million investment to support tauira through study and clinical placements.
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Southern Cross Most Trusted Brand across multiple insurance categories 2026 Reader’s Digest Trusted Brand AwardsMonday , 4 May 2026
Southern Cross insurance businesses have once again been recognised in the 2026 Reader’s Digest Trusted Brands awards, securing wins across Health Insurance, Life Insurance and Travel Insurance, and receiving Highly Commended recognition in Pet Insurance.
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Southern Cross calls for a national conversation – empowering New Zealanders to claim back their healthy yearsMonday , 4 May 2026
Southern Cross Health Insurance has launched the inaugural Feel Good Index, an annual survey of how New Zealanders are feeling about their current and future health.
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Southern Cross Health Society appoints Michael Saunders as Chief Financial OfficerMonday , 30 March 2026
Southern Cross Health Society today announced that after nearly 10 years in the role, Chief Executive Officer Nick Astwick will step down on 30 September 2026, following the Society’s annual reporting to members.
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Southern Cross Health Society CEO to step down after 10 years of service to the membershipThursday , 12 February 2026
Southern Cross Health Society today announced that after nearly 10 years in the role, Chief Executive Officer Nick Astwick will step down on 30 September 2026, following the Society’s annual reporting to members.
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