Wellington psychiatrist to work 56 hours despite two-day strike

Wednesday 24 September 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Wed 24 Sep 2025, 5:35pm

In this story Nicola Willis, Association of Salaried Medical Specialists

Psychiatrist Jeremy McMinn will work a 56-hour week despite participating in a 48-hour strike by the Association of Salaried Medical Specialists. McMinn stated the situation is dire and he will work a 48-hour stretch to cover for three missing doctors.

How they headlined it

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1. RNZWed 24 Sep 2025, 5:25pm

   Psychiatrist says he will clock 56 hours this week, despite striking for two days (opens in new tab)

2. Otago Daily TimesWed 24 Sep 2025, 5:35pm

   'It's just dire': Striking psychiatrist will still work a 56-hour week (opens in new tab)