Photo: RNZThe Public Service Association says a security breach at privately run ManageMyHealth highlights the risk of cutting IT experts in public health. It said the government had "blundered" when they cut off the jobs of many IT experts "safeguarding the public health system". Health Minister Simeon Brown previously said government agencies were working with ManageMyHealth to fully understand the scope of the breach and to protect the privacy of patients. "This is a concerning breach of patient data and Health NZ is working closely with ManageMyHealth to ensure it is being appropriately addressed. "At this stage, there is no evidence any Health NZ systems, including My Health Account, have been compromised as ManageMyHealth has separate systems."

Source: Otago Daily Times January 03, 2026 09:53 UTC