26 Oct 2022 | 07:58 AM UTC
New Zealand: Unionized nurses to hold nationwide four-hour strike Oct. 27; rallies planned
Unionized nurses to strike in New Zealand 10:00-14:00 Oct. 27. Protests planned nationwide. Localized transport disruptions possible.
Event
Nurses affiliated with the New Zealand Nurses Organization plan to strike for four hours Oct. 27 to demand pay parity with other members of the healthcare sector. Hundreds of nurses are likely to participate in the action, affecting nursing services at general practice offices, Healthcare NZ, NZ Care, and Plunket locations. However, the impact will vary by location.
Striking nurses plan to hold rallies across the country during the strike, with most events taking place 11:30-13:00. The largest protests are likely in the following locations:
Auckland: Nurses plan to gather at Victoria Park and Hayman Park 12:00-13:00.
Christchurch: Nurses to rally at the Bridge of Remembrance 11:30-13:00.
Wellington: Protest planned at Midland Park near Waring Taylor and Johnston streets, 11:30-13:00.
Security personnel will probably monitor sizeable gatherings, but the demonstrations will likely proceed peacefully.
Advice
Confirm medical appointments as a precaution. Plan for service delays at affected locations; if possible, contact facilities in advance for information about wait times, which could vary. Exercise caution near any protests. Allow additional travel time near large rallies.
