The College of Nurses says a pay increase is well overdue.

Te Whatu Ora is asking the Employment Relations Authority for interim orders to fix pay equity rates for nurses.

It would increase pay for most by more than 14 percent, putting Kiwis on par or better with Australian nurses.

Executive Director Kate Weston told Roman Travers it's a shame it's taken so long.

She says nurses were the backbone of the health system during the pandemic.

The Government has also immediate residency opportunities for nurses, specialist doctors and midwives.

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The College of Nurses says a pay increase is well overdue.
Te Whatu Ora is asking the Employment Relations Authority for interim orders to fix pay equity rates for nurses.
It would increase pay for most by more than 14 percent, putting Kiwis on par or better with Australian nurses.
Executive Director Kate Weston told Roman Travers it's a shame it's taken so long.
She says nurses were the backbone of the health system during the pandemic.
The Government has also immediate residency opportunities for nurses, specialist doctors and midwives.
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