Labour Health spokesperson accuses government of breaking election promise.

Labour Health spokesperson Ayesha Verrall accuses the government of breaking an election promise with cuts to frontline hospital staff, including a nationwide hiring freeze for doctors and nurses. The decision comes despite Minister of Health Shane Reti previously campaigning on a health workforce crisis in NZ. Te Whatu Ora managers have been told to review and potentially cut vacant positions.

April 19, 2024
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