Earlier this year, Te Whatu Ora estimated that the health system was 4800 nurses short, despite a 23 percent jump in employment.

Nurses have been voting for strike action all year- amid frustration with the agency for not addressing concerns around safer staffing practices, nurse-to-patient ratios and health and safety.

NZNO members are putting Te Whatu Ora on notice in order to increase funding to the health sector and fix the nursing shortage. 

Lower Hutt nurse and NZNO delegate Nathan Clarke says  Hutt Hospital's Emergency Department is under 'incredible pressure' in current conditions. 

"The wards are under incredible pressure, and it's really indicative of the issues that not only our hospital, but all the hospitals across the country are facing."

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Earlier this year, Te Whatu Ora estimated that the health system was 4800 nurses short, despite a 23 percent jump in employment.
Nurses have been voting for strike action all year- amid frustration with the agency for not addressing concerns around safer staffing practices, nurse-to-patient ratios and health and safety. 
NZNO members are putting Te Whatu Ora on notice in order to increase funding to the health sector and fix the nursing shortage. 
Lower Hutt nurse and NZNO delegate Nathan Clarke says Hutt Hospital's Emergency Department is under 'incredible pressure' in current conditions. 
"The wards are under incredible pressure, and it's really indicative of the issues that not only our hospital, but all the hospitals across the country are facing."
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Nathan Clarke: NZNO delegate on the organisation urging Te Whatu Ora to boost healthcare funding and address the nursing shortage

'Mixed emotions': Lydia Ko claims gold at the Paris Olympics, qualifies for LPGA Hall of Fame 

Lydia Ko has won gold in the women's golf competition at Le Golf National, simultaneously securing entry into the LPGA's Hall of Fame.

The Kiwi's fired a one-under par 71 - sinking a birdie on the 18th - to finish at 10-under overall for a two-shot win. 

She describes feeling 'emotional' as she sunk her final shot. 

"All emotions kinda came on me - it's not just the emotions from the day or the event, but everything that has happened."

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<h2>'Mixed emotions': Lydia Ko claims gold at the Paris Olympics, qualifies for LPGA Hall of Fame&nbsp;</h2>
Lydia Ko has won gold in the women's golf competition at Le Golf National, simultaneously securing entry into the LPGA's Hall of Fame.
The Kiwi's fired a one-under par 71 - sinking a birdie on the 18th - to finish at 10-under overall for a two-shot win.&nbsp;
She describes feeling 'emotional' as she sunk her final shot.&nbsp;
"All emotions kinda came on me - it's not just the emotions from the day or the event, but everything that has happened."
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Best of 2024: Lydia Ko on the Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin

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One transport planner is looking into the feasibility of a fixed link between New Zealand's two islands.

KiwiRail are officially cancelling an overseas contract for building more mega-ferries, after the Government declined to foot the bill.

Nicolas Reid, the Principal Public Transport Planner for MRCagney, says there are other options available to cross the Cook Strait.

"There's options around the existing ferries and expanding those ferries, and also moving to a fixed link such as a bridge or a tunnel."

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One transport planner is looking into the feasibility of a fixed link between New Zealand's two islands.
KiwiRail are officially cancelling an overseas contract for building more mega-ferries, after the Government declined to foot the bill.
Nicolas Reid, the Principal Public Transport Planner for MRCagney, says there are other options available to cross the Cook Strait.
"There's options around the existing ferries and expanding those ferries, and also moving to a fixed link such as a bridge or a tunnel."
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Best of 2024: Transport planner details the feasibility of new Cook Strait links

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In the first episode of Great Chats with Francesca Rudkin, Canadian music superstar Rick Astley talks his life, the dangers of fame and the memoir he released this year. 

Then we hear from Celebrity Treasure Island and ZM host Bree Tomasel about her upbringing and coming to the New Zealand radio market as an Australian. 

And TV show The Bear is one of the most critically acclaimed shows of recent years. Francesca caught up one of the show's stars, Matty Matheson.  

Great Chats with Francesca Rudkin brings you the best interviews from Newstalk ZB's The Sunday Session. 

Listen on iHeartRadio or wherever you get your podcasts. 

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In the first episode of Great Chats with Francesca Rudkin, Canadian music superstar <a href="https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/the-sunday-session/audio/rick-astley-famed-uk-singer-talks-about-the-dangers-and-boredom-that-come-with-stardom/">Rick Astley</a> talks his life, the dangers of fame and the memoir he released this year.&nbsp;
Then we hear from Celebrity Treasure Island and ZM host <a href="https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/the-sunday-session/audio/bree-tomasel-zm-host-unpacks-media-career-and-personal-struggles-in-new-memoir/">Bree Tomasel</a> about her upbringing and coming to the New Zealand radio market as an Australian.&nbsp;
And TV show The Bear is one of the most critically acclaimed shows of recent years. Francesca caught up one of the show's stars, <a href="https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/the-sunday-session/audio/matty-matheson-celebrity-chef-and-actor-talks-new-role-in-the-bear-and-new-cookbook/">Matty Matheson</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Great Chats with Francesca Rudkin brings you the best interviews from Newstalk ZB's&nbsp;The Sunday Session.&nbsp;
Listen on iHeartRadio or wherever you get your podcasts.&nbsp;
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Episode 1: Rick Astley, Bree Tomasel and Matty Matheson

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/7784f840-c291-422a-924b-ad9000bbad71/clips/20da5d82-b30b-48c0-a91b-b24e0149d303/transcript

Nathan Clarke: NZNO delegate on the organisation urging Te Whatu Ora to boost healthcare funding and address the nursing shortage

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