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Nurses Threaten Strike Over Safety and Pay Concerns

7/4/2025

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  • The New Zealand Nurses Organisation (NZNO) is raising alarms as Health NZ's latest contract offer drops a crucial safe staffing commitment, putting patient safety at risk. With negotiations at a standstill and a meager 3% pay increase proposed over two years, nurses are considering strike action to demand better staffing and wages.