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Major Auckland Strike: 11,500 Health Workers Demand Fair Pay

10/2/2025

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Over 11,500 Auckland allied health workers plan a strike on October 23, 2025.
The strike overlaps with a walkout by tens of thousands of primary school teachers.
The Public Service Association (PSA) reported overwhelming support due to unsatisfactory offers from Health New Zealand (HNZ).
National secretary Fleur Fitzsimons says HNZ must address recruitment delays and provide fair pay.

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Story summary

Over 11,500 Auckland allied health workers plan a strike on October 23, 2025.
The strike overlaps with a walkout by tens of thousands of primary school teachers.
The Public Service Association (PSA) reported overwhelming support due to unsatisfactory offers from Health New Zealand (HNZ).
National secretary Fleur Fitzsimons says HNZ must address recruitment delays and provide fair pay.