PM Jacinda Ardern describes the government's meeting with the Public Service Association as constructive, referring to last week's wage freeze announcement as a pay guidance. Video / Mark MitchellPM Jacinda Ardern describes the government's meeting with the Public Service Association as constructive, referring to last week's wage freeze announcement as a pay guidance. Video / Mark MitchellTens of thousands of nurses from across the country are set to walk off the job for eight hours next month - "absolutely furious" at the Government's three year pay rise freeze. The New Zealand Nurses Organisation (NZNO) union have confirmed 30,000 district health board nurses voted to strike on June 9. Nearly 30,000 nurses from across the country are due to strike in June.

Source: New Zealand Herald May 14, 2021 01:02 UTC