Cecilia Robinson
New Zealandhealthcare professionalFemale7.5Global Dominance: 0.00%Cecilia Robinson is a healthcare advocate who emphasizes the importance of equitable access to medications, particularly for marginalized communities. She is known for her work in addressing the challenges faced by Māori and Pasifika peoples in accessing funded medicines. In a recent news article, she highlighted the need for extending prescription periods to reduce unnecessary medical appointments, thereby allowing healthcare providers to focus on patients with urgent needs.
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Cecilia Robinson discusses the importance of candidates behind party leaders in the upcoming election.
Election 2026: Why the candidates behind the party leaders matter this election - Cecilia RobinsonNew Zealand· 2026-08-08
Cecilia Robinson emphasizes the importance of engaging with both smartphones and social media.
It doesn’t have to be smartphones or social media; we should do both – Cecilia RobinsonNew Zealand· 2026-07-25Cecilia Robinson is the author of the article discussing health funding reform in New Zealand.
Health funding overhaul shows quiet shift in primary care reform - Cecilia RobinsonNew Zealand· 2026-06-27
Cecilia Robinson confirmed that the iwi is set to gain at least one board seat.
Who owns NZ GPs: The private equity giants, Kiwi corporates and the doctorsNew Zealand· 2026-06-26
Cecilia Robinson, chief executive of Tend Health, says online care offers a way for people to be seen who otherwise might not engage with health services.
GPs divided on AI and online care as patients pick in-person visitsNew Zealand· 2026-05-29
Cecilia Robinson discusses the signals shaping New Zealand's future in the context of the 2026 Budget.
Budget 2026: The three quiet signals shaping New Zealand’s future - Cecilia RobinsonNew Zealand· 2026-05-29
Cecilia Robinson discusses the impact of student-led conferences on parents' understanding of their children's education.
School report reset finally gives parents clearer answers – Cecilia RobinsonNew Zealand· 2026-02-06Cecilia Robinson is the co-CEO of Tend Health, providing insight into the management of medical records.
ManageMyHealth cyber breach exposes wider failures in medical records system - Cecilia RobinsonNew Zealand· 2026-01-25Herald columnist Cecilia Robinson argues that parents need the state to step in regarding social media access.
National’s under-16 social media ban plan clashes with digital reality - David HarveyNew Zealand· 2025-12-10
Cecilia Robinson, co-chairwoman of B416, expressed expectations for social norming with the new Australian legislation.
Australia’s under-16 social media ban starts today – how does it work? A Q&ANew Zealand· 2025-12-09
Cecilia Robinson is co-chair of B416 and has been actively advocating for social media restrictions to protect young people.
Social media ban: B416’s advocacy efforts to Prime Minister Christopher Luxon, Anna Mowbray disappointment amid legislation revealNew Zealand· 2025-11-29
Cecilia Robinson discusses how to empower leaders within organizations.
How Cecilia Robinson spots real leaders – Ask Me Anything with Paula BennettNew Zealand· 2025-11-11
Cecilia Robinson discusses the implications of free GP visits in New Zealand's healthcare system.
Free GP visits: Good intentions, fragile foundations – Cecilia RobinsonNew Zealand· 2025-11-01
Cecilia Robinson discusses the transformation in education and health in New Zealand.
Signs of Spring: The education and health transformation changing everything – Cecilia RobinsonNew Zealand· 2025-10-18
Cecilia Robinson is involved in discussions about child safety in relation to AI technologies.
AI deepfakes and companion apps: How NZ can lead the world on child safety – Cecilia RobinsonNew Zealand· 2025-10-03
Cecilia Robinson discusses the importance of digital-first care in New Zealand's health system.
Why digital-first care is New Zealand’s best chance to fix health system - Cecilia RobinsonNew Zealand· 2025-09-20
Cecilia Robinson discusses the importance of NCEA reform for equitable education in New Zealand.
Why NCEA reform matters for every child – Cecilia RobinsonNew Zealand· 2025-09-06Cecilia Robinson finds happiness in balancing her demanding career with raising her three kids.
The Great New Zealand Road Trip: Best of the Nine QuestionsNew Zealand· 2025-08-30
Cecilia Robinson is an entrepreneur who emphasizes the importance of family and business in her life.
The Great New Zealand Road Trip - Nine Questions with entrepreneur Cecilia RobinsonNew Zealand· 2025-08-28
Cecilia Robinson is a founder and co-chief executive of digi-physical primary care provider Tend Health.
Missed opportunities in cervical cancer prevention - Cecilia RobinsonNew Zealand· 2025-08-10Cecilia Robinson co-founded the B416 Campaign advocating for social media regulations.
Society Insider: Anna, Nick, Mat Mowbray’s inner circle – meet the people closest to NZ’s richest familyNew Zealand· 2025-07-30
Cecilia Robinson advocates for shifting Pharmac from being a gatekeeper of cost to an enabler of health.
Pharmac must shift from being a gatekeeper of cost to an enabler of health – Cecilia RobinsonNew Zealand· 2025-07-25
Cecilia Robinson co-founded the B416 campaign advocating for a minimum age of 16 to access social media in New Zealand.
Society Insider: Marc Ellis to open wellness studio; Trelise Cooper’s $10m apartment off the market; Andy Higgs new executive director roleNew Zealand· 2025-07-23
Cecilia Robinson called on The Warehouse to own their mistake and apologize for the advertisement.
The Warehouse apologises after criticism of gender stereotyping in advertNew Zealand· 2025-07-02
Cecilia Robinson discusses the implications of Australia's age assurance trial for online safety in New Zealand.
Australia’s age assurance trial shows path for NZ online safety – Cecilia RobinsonNew Zealand· 2025-06-29Cecilia Robinson said the company was 'proud to be trusted to take a more direct role in shaping the future of healthcare'.
Tend becomes its own primary health organisation, calls for system shake-upNew Zealand· 2025-05-30
Cecilia Robinson said the company was 'proud to be trusted to take a more direct role in shaping the future of healthcare'.
Tend becomes its own primary health organisation, calls for system shake-upNew Zealand· 2025-05-30Cecilia Robinson speaks out strongly in favour of an under-16 ban.
Survey reveals nuances of support for under 16 social media ban; lawyer shares his ‘AI horror story’ – Tech InsiderNew Zealand· 2025-05-21
Cecilia Robinson discusses the importance of financial literacy education for children.
The financial literacy education curriculum change parents have been waiting for - Cecilia RobinsonNew Zealand· 2025-05-11
Cecilia Robinson is the co-founder and chair of the parent-led lobby group B416 advocating for social media restrictions for under-16s.
B416: The high-profile group backing a social media ban for under-16sNew Zealand· 2025-05-08
