Martin Taylor
NZ Aged Care Association says funding still falls short
The Aged Care Association says increased Government spending in the sector is not enough, and won't even keep up with inflation. The Government has made a pre-budget announcement, saying it will… Audio
Do rest homes need more rigorous auditing?
Barbara Stewart, senior citizens and health spokesperson for New Zealand First; Martin Taylor, chief executive of the NZ Aged Care Association; and Jo Goodhew, Associate Health Minister. Audio
Latest on road closures in the Bay of Plenty
The worst of the bad weather seems to be easing for much of the country, but flooding is keeping some roads closed in the North Island. Audio
Opposition inquiry into the aged care sector
With Martin Taylor - Aged Care Association Chief Executive, Rob Haultain - NZ Nurses Organisation industrial advisor and Ruth Dyson - Labour's health spokesperson. Audio
Aged Care Assn says closure decision was too hasty
Chief executive of the Aged Care Association, Martin Taylor, discusses the case. Audio
NZ Aged Care Association: Did DHB jump the gun?
The Rose A Lea rest home in Palmerston North has been closed down after a complaint about a 103 year old woman being tied to a bed. The New Zealand Aged Care Association says the home previously had a… Audio
Residents may have to leave resthomes for blood tests
Aged residential care providers are labelling as nonsense a move that could see resthome residents having to leave the facility to have blood tests done in the community. Audio
Minister:"Would be big call to cap legal aid"
An extensive review being carried out by Dame Margaret Bazley has identified the problems and suggests one possible way of containing costs would be to cap the budget. Audio
92-year-old gets flesh eating bacteria at resthome
The case is not an indication of a wider problem according to an industry spokesperson. Audio
Writers block - E-Books
Martin Taylor heads what's called the Digital Publishing Forum. digitalpublishing.org.nz Audio
Electoral Commission Advice
Mr Taylor says trying to get guidance from from the Electoral Commission is a frustrating process. Audio
Elderly Residential Care Crisis
With the first of the baby boom generation approaching their seventies, NZ is facing a residential care crisis. Audio
Abuse of Elderly Residents in Rest Homes
Is the Ministry of Health doing enough to ensure residents are not being abused? Audio
Health Officials Conduct Full Check on Questionable Rest Homes
This follows yesterday's termination of the government contract with Auckland rest home Belhaven. Audio
Taping Of an Elderly Womans Mouth Starts Investigation
Martin Taylor, the chief executive of Healthcare Providers NZ says there are important details that are still to come to light. Audio