A 24-hour nurses’ strike is planned from 7am on Wednesday 9 August through to 7am on Thursday 10 August.
Our Hospitals and Emergency Departments will remain open throughout the strike. Anyone staying in hospital during this time will still receive the care and support they need, with the help of other clinical staff.
Please still attend any appointments you might have with us, unless we have contacted you to re-book.
All hospitals have contingency plans in place to ensure that essential and urgent care will be provided during the strike. This includes maternity care, intensive care, emergency department care, and ambulance services.
The strike will affect only public hospitals and community health services. Private hospitals, primary care clinics, pharmacies, and emergency services will operate as normal.
How to get medical help during the strike
For non-urgent medical advice or assistance - call Healthline on 0800 611 116, for free 24/7. You can also visit www.healthline.govt.nz for more information.
Talk to your pharmacist, or make an appointment with your GP for minor illnesses or injuries.
After-hours clinics are operating.
If you have a medical emergency, or sudden deterioration of your health, call 111 or go to your nearest emergency department immediately. Do not delay seeking help if you or someone else is in a serious or life-threatening condition. Please help by keeping our emergency departments for emergencies only. This helps us prioritise our available staff to care for people who are seriously unwell.
For updates
There is a chance the strike will be called off. The decision will be confirmed on Tuesday 8 August.
