Hon David Clark
Minister of Health
26 July 2018
PĀNUI PĀPĀHO
MEDIA STATEMENT
Health Minister Dr David Clark says it is encouraging that the Nurses Organisation is recommending the latest District
Health Boards’ offer to its members.
“These negotiations have been long and testing. I am pleased both parties have reached an agreement on an offer to put
to NZNO members,” David Clark says.
“I congratulate both negotiating teams for their continued hard work to find common ground.
“This Government is committed to ensuring that DHBs deliver on all elements of any settlement – particularly with
regards to safe staffing levels.
“We know that trust has historically been an issue for nurses who do not feel that DHBs have always held up their end of
the bargain. As Health Minister I have been listening to these concerns and can assure the public I will require DHBs to
honour their commitments.
“I understand that the NZNO will ballot its members about the latest offer from next week. I encourage nurses to
consider this offer closely,” David Clark says.
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