Te Whatu Ora has received notice of strike action by members of the NZNO (New Zealand Nurses Organisation) union. This means nurses, midwives and healthcare assistants who are union members and employed by Te Whatu Ora will be undertaking a full withdrawal of labour, from 11am to 7pm on Tuesday 3 December. The strike involves these staff at all hospitals across Aotearoa New Zealand.
Please continue to refer new patients in accordance with current referral pathways.
Some patients may contact you for advice. If you need further information from Te Whatu Ora teams, please call 027 576 7008 for clarification or advice.
Te Whatu Ora remain focused on continuing negotiations to avoid this planned strike.
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