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Doctors Strike 30 May 2024

29 May 2024

From 7:00am Thursday 30th May some junior doctors employed by Health New Zealand are going on strike for 49 hours.

From 7:00am Thursday 30th May some junior doctors employed by Health New Zealand are going on strike for 49 hours.

All Emergency Departments will remain open, and hospital inpatients will continue to receive safe care. But please only visit an emergency department if you require urgent care. Otherwise please visit your GP, pharmacist, or an after-hours service, or call Healthline for free advice on 0800 611 116.

Unless we have contacted you, please attend any outpatient appointment or surgery you have scheduled for the 30th and 31st May.