ASMS senior doctors’ 48-hour strike planned for 23 and 24 September 2025
Senior doctors and dentists at Health NZ public hospitals and health services plan to strike for 48 hours on Tuesday 23 September and Wednesday 24 September.
Emergency departments will be open for emergencies only.
GPs, after-hours and urgent care clinics, and other community health providers are not affected by the strikes and will continue to operate as normal.
For medical advice or attention, please call Healthline at 0800 611 116, visit your GP, or go to your local Accident and Medical Clinic. For serious injuries or health concerns, go to a hospital Emergency Department or call 111.
If you or your whānau are admitted to the hospital and have immediate concerns about your treatment or care, please speak directly to those providing your care or the manager of that area. If you feel uncomfortable talking to them or are not satisfied with their response, you can share your concerns with us by contacting our consumer feedback team using the below form.
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If you have an immediate concern about your treatment or care, please speak directly to those providing your care or to the manager of that area. If you feel uncomfortable talking to these people or aren’t satisfied with their response, you can share your concerns with us using the above form.