Southern Cross Healthcare appoints Renate Swart as Chief Financial Officer
Aug 2026
Southern Cross Healthcare has appointed Renate Swart as CFO, recognising her strong leadership, strategic insight and financial expertise as Interim CFO.
Pause Breathe Smile reaches 200,000 tamariki
Aug 2026
The Pause Breathe Smile mind health programme has reached 200,000 tamariki participants, aged 5 to 12, and helped them build emotional awareness, resilience and positive relationships.
Chief Digital Officer, Mark Phillips, named finalist for New Zealand CIO of the Year
Jul 2026
Mark’s recognition as a finalist reflects the collective effort of our people and teams driving digital transformation across Southern Cross Healthcare.
Southern Cross Healthcare appoints Chief Medical Officer
May 2026
Respected surgeon and clinical leader, Associate Professor Arend Merrie has been appointed as Chief Medical Officer, strengthening strategic clinical leadership and clinical governance.
GenderTick and Responsible remuneration
May 2026
Discover how Southern Cross Healthcare is leading the way in gender equality, inclusion, and pay equity.
Māori tauira receive almost half of 2026 Southern Cross Nursing Scholarships
Apr 2026
Now in it’s second year, 23 of the Southern Cross 2026 Nursing Scholarships have been awarded to Māori students.
Celebrating our people on World Sterilisation Day
Apr 2026
We’re shining a light on our Sterile Services staff whose impact is felt in every procedure across the Southern Cross network.
New invention cleans up greenhouse gases
Dec 2025
A world-first sustainability innovation is taking shape at Southern Cross Auckland Surgical Centre.
North Harbour Redevelopment
Dec 2025
Southern Cross North Harbour Hospital is planning a major redevelopment to support Auckland’s expected population growth.