Media

Welcome to the media section of District Health Boards New Zealand.

All media queries should be directed to Senior Communications Advisor Sharon Cuzens,

ph 04-381-5150 or 027-530-7042, or email Sharon.

Resident Medical Officer (RMO) negotiations

DHB updates on RMO bargaining, including information on the workforce and DHBs' objectives for training, remuneration and flexibility. 

 

DHB suspension decision not taken lightly - 24 August 2010

The decision by some district health boards to suspend striking employees is not being taken lightly, says DHB spokesperson Karen Roach.

“These employees have been taking industrial action since July. The action has been designed to cause inconvenience to patients and other health workers and this is not sustainable,” says Karen Roach. “It’s disappointing that these employers expect their colleagues to carry them while they do less work, for the same pay.”

DHBs disappointed by escalation in industrial action - 23 August 2010

District Health Boards are disappointed Medical Radiation Technologists (MRTs) have escalated their campaign of industrial action with a notice of total withdrawal of labour, which comes after some DHBs have told the union they intend to suspend workers taking industrial action, including go-slows and limited withdrawal of labour.

Collated information on DHB and DHBNZ CEO credit card and expenses spending- 5 August 2010
This summarised information is for the two-year period to 30 June 2010. Any media queries about specific DHBs should be directed to the communications teams at those DHBs.

Return to Practice Website Dedicated to New Zealand Nurses - 13 July 2010 release

DHBs disappointed by union stance - 16 June 2010 release

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