[New Zealand] Protests: Peaceful protest

On 31 March 2025, members of Patients Voice Aotearoa, the Association of Salaried Medical Specialists, the New Zealand Nurses Organisation and E tu gathered to protest at the hospital in Palmerston North (Manawatu-Whanganui). They demanded that the government address chronic understaffing at Palmerston North Hospital to reduce worker burnout and restore suspended services.

Severity

LOW

Occurred

2025-03-31

Country

New Zealand

Event type

protest

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