March 2023
April 3, 2023
The Government says a recent pay increase for Te Whatu Ora nurses puts their base rates ‘on par’ with Australian colleagues. But Kiwi nurses in Australia and a leading economist disagree, saying the claim doesn’t stand up to scrutiny.
Read more... ‘Disingenuous’ – Kiwi nurses challenge claim pay rates now on par with Australia
January 2023
January 27, 2023
Desperate Whānau Āwhina Plunket members have voted to accept a three per cent lift in pay which they previously rejected, to stave off further financial hardship. They are now putting their hope in a pay parity top up which the Minister of Health has committed to.
Read more... ‘I feel like s…’ — vote for three per cent wage relief leaves sour taste
December 2022
December 23, 2022
As primary health care nurses grit their teeth to hold out for a better pay deal in the new year, a report commissioned by the interim health transition unit shows their employers are woefully underfunded.
Read more... Report shows funding gap of nine per cent for general practices
January 2023
December 23, 2022
World Cup Rugby winners, the Black Ferns, took time out from their public celebrations to champion the cause of nurses in Wellington this month.
Read more... Black Ferns take time out from celebrations to tautoko nurses
November 2022
November 28, 2022
NZNO aged care and iwi nurses are welcoming a $200 million annual cash injection which will bring pay parity with Te Whatu Ora nurses — but NZNO says practice nurses must be included.
Read more... Pay parity for aged care and iwi nurses ‘a step in the right direction’
November 2022
November 2, 2022
Negotiations over a pay deal for primary health care and Whānau Awhina Plunket nurses have stalled since the group went on strike last week, but Health Minister Andrew Little says he’s confident a solution will be found by Christmas.
Read more... Pay parity solution ‘well before’ end of year: Minister
October 2022
October 7, 2022
Primary health and Plunket members walked off the job, and onto the streets, to escalate their demand for pay parity with hospital colleagues.
August 2022
August 26, 2022
NZNO members are being encouraged to turn up for a ‘day of action’ being held around the country on Monday in support of pay parity for primary health care nurses.
Read more... Members urged to turn out for primary health care nurses
