Nurses and midwives strike for second day over pay and staffing
Thursday 4 September 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated In this story Health New Zealand, Simeon Brown, New Zealand Nurses Organisation
More than 36,000 nurses, midwives and health care assistants are striking for a second consecutive day. The Nurses Organisation members are demanding better pay and increased staffing levels. The industrial action is expected to disrupt over 13,000 surgeries and appointments.
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