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.
Support for older people in Wellington and Hutt Valley
Local services providing care for older people in Wellington and Hutt Valley. These include Needs Assessment and Service Coordination (NASC) agencies, Meals on Wheels and nursing.
Needs Assessment and Service Coordination (NASC) agencies
The Needs Assessment Service assesses the needs of people who struggle with daily activities because of age, a health condition or disability. The goal of the needs assessment is to help people maximise their independence.
Shuttle services operate between Wellington and Kenepuru hospitals. Patients, their caregivers and visitors can use this shuttle van service to travel between Kenepuru and Wellington hospitals free of charge.
You need to book a seat on this service, preferably at least 1 hour before travel.