Nurses, midwives and healthcare assistants (HCAs) who belong to the New Zealand Nurses Organisation (NZNO) union are planning to strike on Tuesday 17 December, from 1pm to 5pm.
Our hospitals and healthcare services will continue to provide acute and emergency care throughout the strike with the help of other clinical staff.
Anyone staying in hospital during this time will still receive the care and support they need.
Please help by keeping our emergency departments for emergencies only.
Do not delay seeking help if you or someone else is in a serious or life-threatening condition.
We will continue to provide all our emergency services. If you have a medical emergency, or a sudden decline of your health, do not delay seeking help. Call 111 or go to your nearest emergency department immediately.
Unfortunately, some appointments will need to be rescheduled. If you have an appointment booked for Tuesday 3 December and have not been contacted directly to have your appointment rescheduled, please come to your appointment as normal.
Our nurses, midwives and healthcare assistants (HCAs) are a highly valued part of our workforce and are committed to caring for our patients. We respect their right to take industrial action and know the decision to strike is a very difficult one.
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