Total health worker strike numbers rise to 16,700

Tuesday 11 November 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Tue 11 Nov 2025, 7:23am

In this story Public Service Association, Fleur Fitzsimons

The Public Service Association says an additional 5,200 health workers will join a strike scheduled for 28 November. This brings the total number of participants to approximately 16,700. The group includes mental health and public health nurses alongside various specialist and policy workers.

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1. RNZTue 11 Nov 2025, 5:00am

   November health strike grows to 16,700 (opens in new tab)

2. Otago Daily TimesTue 11 Nov 2025, 7:23am

   Thousands more health workers to join strike (opens in new tab)