Health New Zealand has ordered an immediate hiring freeze on all non-frontline roles to manage budget overspending. Chief Executive Margie Apa communicated this directive in an email, emphasizing that the freeze will not impact patient-facing or community-facing positions. The decision aims to ensure financial efficiency while maintaining essential clinical services and patient safety.
NZ housing market flat as buyers stay away
Summarised by Centrist New Zealand house prices remained steady in June, according to the Real
