Talk to your MP/ Election Candidate

Here are some useful considerations when talking to your MP/ election candidate.

  • Be clear.
  • Tell them you want to discuss the need for long term sustainable funding for hospice and palliative care so everyone in New Zealand has access to quality care no matter who you are or where you live.
  • Make the request via phone or email

Information on contacting and addressing current politicians in Aotearoa New Zealand can be found on the NZ Parliament website.

When you visit

Respect their time – they are busy!
Give them just a few essential messages. e.g:

  • Our society is ageing. It is predicted the number of people needing palliative care will increase by over 50% in the next 20 years.
  • Hospice NZ is calling on the next Government to:
    • Progress implementation of the new National Model for Integrated Adult Palliative Care;
    • Invest in the palliative care workforce, including pay parity
    • Ensure children and young people can access the palliative care they need; and
    • Make equitable access to palliative care a national health priority.

Ask them for their views on hospice and palliative care and whether they support making Dying Well a national Health Priority.

Thank them.

After the meeting, write a thank you note/email and include any links you think will be useful.