Notice of intended strike action by New Zealand Nurses Organisation (NZNO)

Nurses, midwives and healthcare assistants (HCAs) who belong to the New Zealand Nurses Organisation (NZNO) union are planning to strike on Tuesday 3 December, from 11am to 7pm.

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. 

Ko au ko tōku whānau, ko tōku whānau ko au

Nothing about me, without me and my family

Te Whatu Ora Whanganui (formerly Whanganui District Health Board) in partnership with healthcare providers including Iwi healthcare providers, offer healthcare services throughout our district. 

We cover a large area that include residents of Whanganui, Rangitikei Territorial Authority areas and the Ruapehu Territorial Authority area wards of Waimarino and Waiouru – known as South Ruapehu.

The vision for our region is He Hāpori Ora Thriving Communities.  This outlines our commitment to achieving equity, particularly for Māori, in working with our partners in care across our community.  Our vision aims to enable individuals, whānau and communities to be healthy at home.

Collectively, we will work together to build resilient communities, empowering whānau and individuals to determine their own wellbeing.

*Data based on Ministry of Health and Census 2018 data sources.