Some health workers at Health NZ public hospitals and services are planning to strike on Thursday 23 October to 7am on Friday 24 October. Emergency departments will be open for emergencies only. Strikes planned for 23 to 24 October 2025external link
Christchurch
Christchurch Hospital
Emergency Department
Children’s hospital
Tertiary birthing unit
Other hospitals and health centres
13
Hospitals
Christchurch
Burwood Hospital
Referral only
No Emergency Department
Ashburton
Ashburton Hospital
Accident and medical (After hours)
Primary birthing unit
Aged Care
No Emergency Department
Chatham Islands
Chatham Islands Health Centre
GP clinic
No Emergency Department
Oxford
Oxford Community Facility
Aged Care
Referral only
No Emergency Department
Leeston
Ellesmere Community Facility
Aged Care
Referral only
No Emergency Department
Christchurch
Christchurch Outpatients
Referral only
No Emergency Department
Waikari
Waikari Community Facility
Aged Care
Referral only
No Emergency Department
Christchurch
Christchurch Women's Hospital
Tertiary birthing unit
No Emergency Department
Selwyn District
Darfield Community Facility
Aged Care
No Emergency Department
Christchurch
Hillmorton Hospital
Mental health services
No Emergency Department
Rangiora
Rangiora Health Hub — Canterbury
Primary birthing unit
No Emergency Department
Ashburton
Tūārangi Home (older persons care)
Aged Care
No Emergency Department
Kaikōura
Kaikōura Health
GP clinic
Aged Care
Primary birthing unit
No Emergency Department