Te Whatu Ora has received notice of further strike action by members of the NZNO (New Zealand Nurses Organisation) union.
This means nurses, healthcare assistants and some midwives who are union members and employed by Te Whatu Ora:
Please continue to refer new patients in accordance with current referral pathways.
Te Whatu Ora remain focused on continuing negotiations to avoid this planned strike.
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