The Health Minister says he's dissatisfied by bargaining between workers and Health New Zealand. 

About 36,000 nurses, midwives and health care assistants have walked off the job until 7pm today. 

The Nurses Organisation says Health NZ has indicated its bargaining parameters are restricted to one percent of total employee costs. 

Health Minister Shane Reti says the workers are still strongly valued.

"I'm a little disappointed that we're out in strike action so early in the bargaining and negotiating stage - but I would commend both parties to please get back to that bargaining table."

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The Health Minister says he's dissatisfied by bargaining between workers and Health New Zealand.&nbsp;
About 36,000 nurses, midwives and health care assistants have walked off the job until 7pm today.&nbsp;
The Nurses Organisation says Health NZ has indicated its bargaining parameters are restricted to one percent of total employee costs.&nbsp;
Health Minister Shane Reti says the workers are still strongly valued.
"I'm a little disappointed that we're out in strike action so early in the bargaining and negotiating stage - but I would commend both parties to please get back to that bargaining table."
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With a straight down the middle approach, Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive on Newstalk ZB delivers the very latest news and views to New Zealanders as they wrap up their day.

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Shane Reti: Health Minister responds to thousands of nurses, midwives and healthcare workers going on strike

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Former US president Barack Obama has revealed Queen Elizabeth II didn't approve of the Brexit referendum.

The new book, The Queen and Her Presidents: The Hidden Hand That Shaped History, revealed that the late monarch questioned why a major political decision would be left to a public vote.

UK correspondent Enda Brady says the Queen also voiced concerns with Donald Trump's presidency.

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Former US president Barack Obama has revealed Queen Elizabeth II didn't approve of the Brexit referendum.
The new book, The Queen and Her Presidents: The Hidden Hand That Shaped History, revealed that the late monarch questioned why a major political decision would be left to a public vote.
UK correspondent Enda Brady says the Queen also voiced concerns with Donald Trump's presidency.
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Enda Brady: UK correspondent on Queen Elizabeth II voicing disapproval with Brexit referendum

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The ongoing Middle East conflict has seen Australia business confidence hit lows not seen since the Covid-19 pandemic.

The US has today moved to blockade the Strait of Hormuz, and the supply shock is likely to hit households hard, according to experts.

HSBC chief economist Paul Bloxham explained further.

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The ongoing Middle East conflict has seen Australia business confidence hit lows not seen since the Covid-19 pandemic.
The US has today moved to blockade the Strait of Hormuz, and the supply shock is likely to hit households hard, according to experts.
HSBC chief economist Paul Bloxham explained further.
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Paul Bloxham: HSBC chief economist on Australian business confidence dropping to Covid-era low

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Tonight on The Huddle, Tim Wilson from the Maxim Institute and Tō Waha Media's Carmen Parahi joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! 

More people are planning to boycott road user charges as the Middle East conflict continues and fuel prices go up. Do we think this will become a serious movement? 

There's warning an OCR hike could come as soon as next month, with the Strait of Hormuz blockade generating concerns. How worried should we be? 

After 30 years, the Crusaders will be ditching the matchday horses ahead of the big stadium move. How gutting is this? What could replace the horses?

Trump's feud with Pope Leo continues - whose side are we on?

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Tonight on The Huddle, Tim Wilson from the Maxim Institute and Tō Waha Media's Carmen Parahi joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more!&nbsp;
More people are planning to boycott road user charges as the Middle East conflict continues and fuel prices go up. Do we think this will become a serious movement?&nbsp;
There's warning an OCR hike could come as soon as next month, with the Strait of Hormuz blockade generating concerns. How worried should we be?&nbsp;
After 30 years, the Crusaders will be ditching the matchday horses ahead of the big stadium move. How gutting is this? What could replace the horses?
Trump's feud with Pope Leo continues - whose side are we on?
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The Huddle: What could the Crusaders replace the horses with?

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Shane Reti: Health Minister responds to thousands of nurses, midwives and healthcare workers going on strike

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