Some health workers say they want the priority to be the workforce rather than the budget.

The Health New Zealand board has been sacked and replaced with a commissioner - Lester Levy.

Health Minister Dr Shane Reti says the agency is overspending by $130 million a month.

Resident Doctors' Association National Secretary Deborah Powell told Ryan Bridge it is underfunded.

She says the money they get is always in catch-up mode, and they need to get into an investment phase.

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Some health workers say they want the priority to be the workforce rather than the budget. 
The Health New Zealand board has been sacked and replaced with a commissioner - Lester Levy. 
Health Minister Dr Shane Reti says the agency is overspending by $130 million a month. 
Resident Doctors' Association National Secretary Deborah Powell told Ryan Bridge it is underfunded. 
She says the money they get is always in catch-up mode, and they need to get into an investment phase. 
LISTEN ABOVE

A fresh and intelligent start to your day - catch the very latest international and domestic news developments, sport, entertainment and business on Early Edition with Ryan Bridge, on Newstalk ZB.

A fresh and intelligent start to your day - catch the very latest international and domestic news developments, sport, entertainment and business on Early Edition with Ryan Bridge, on Newstalk ZB.

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