A nurses’ strike is planned for Wednesday 9 August

A 24-hour nurses’ strike is planned for Wednesday, 9 August, starting at 7am and finishing at 7am, Thursday 10 August.

There is a chance the strike will be called off. The decision will be confirmed on Tuesday, 8 August

Please keep an eye on the Te Whatu Ora website or social media for up to date information.

TeWhatuOra.govt.nz/nurses-strike-2023

Facebook.com/TeWhatuOra

If the strike goes ahead, services will continue to operate with the help of other clinical staff. Please help by keeping our emergency departments for emergencies only.

The strike will only effect public hospitals and community health services.

All other healthcare services are available for non-urgent care, medical advice or assistance.

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If you have a medical emergency, or sudden decline in your health, call 111 or go to your nearest emergency department immediately.

Anyone staying in hospital during the strike will still receive the care and support they need.

All hospitals have plans in place to ensure that essential and urgent care will be provided. This includes life-preserving services, maternity care, intensive care, emergency departments, and ambulance services.

Thank you for your understanding.

Talk to a pharmacist, for minor illnesses or injuries, or make an appointment to see your local GP.

For non-urgent medical advice or assistance, call Healthline on 0800 611 116 for free 24/7. Talk to a pharmacist, for minor illnesses or injuries, or make an appointment to see your local GP.

• After-hours

•After-hours clinics are operating.