Health minister calls for binding arbitration to end doctors' dispute
Thursday 4 September 2025 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated In this story Simeon Brown, Association of Salaried Medical Specialists
Health Minister Simeon Brown has urged Health New Zealand and the Association of Salaried Medical Specialists to enter binding arbitration. The move aims to resolve a long-running contract dispute as nurses continue to strike across the country.
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