Nurses go on nationwide strike for better pay and staffing
Wednesday 30 July 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated In this story Health New Zealand, New Zealand Nurses Organisation, New Zealand Professional Firefighters Union, Dale Bramley
Nurses across New Zealand have commenced a 24-hour strike to demand improved pay and increased staffing levels. Health New Zealand has advised that emergency departments should be reserved for emergencies only during the industrial action.
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