Survey finds most health workers believe cuts are damaging services

NZ HeraldRNZOtago Daily TimesMonday 3 March 2025 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated

In this story Health New Zealand, Public Service Association, Margie Apa

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A Public Service Association survey of 1,300 health workers found that over 80 per cent believe recent cuts and restructuring have damaged service delivery. The findings contradict government claims that hiring restrictions and job cuts would not affect front-line patient care.

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First reported by NZ Herald, Mon 3 Mar 2025, 5:00am · 3 reports from 3 outlets over 3 hours
  1. NZ HeraldNZ Herald

    Nurses, social workers working as receptionists as ‘back office’ public sector cuts bite (opens in new tab)

  2. RNZRNZ

    Most health care workers think cuts are damaging services - survey (opens in new tab)

  3. Otago Daily TimesOtago Daily Times

    Healthcare workers fear cuts damaging services (opens in new tab)