Health Minister criticises nurses' union after Christchurch strike was cancelled

Thursday 14 August 2025 · 4 outlets · 3 reports · updated Thu 14 Aug 2025, 6:28pm

In this story Health New Zealand, Simeon Brown

Health Minister Simeon Brown has accused the NZ Nurses Organisation of playing politics after a planned two-hour strike in Christchurch was called off 45 minutes before it was due to begin. Health New Zealand and the Minister are calling for both parties to return to negotiations.

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1. RNZThu 14 Aug 2025, 3:48pm

   Health Minister Simeon Brown slams striking health workers for 'playing politics' (opens in new tab)

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2. Otago Daily TimesThu 14 Aug 2025, 4:58pm

   'Playing politics': Health Minister slams striking health workers (opens in new tab)

3. NZ HeraldThu 14 Aug 2025, 6:28pm

   Health New Zealand criticises Nurses Organisation over abrupt strike notice withdrawal (opens in new tab)