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NZ Nursing Workforce Shifts Globally | Auckland News
Nurses trained overseas are flooding into New Zealand’s health system, now making up 39% of the workforce — a jump from 30% just three years ago. While local nursing numbers have dipped slightly, officials admit the data is incomplete. The New Zealand Nurses Organisation warns this shift, driven by nurses from India, Asia, and the Philippines, threatens patient safety due to language barriers and stems from long-term planning failures. The Associate Health Minister acknowledges the global talent race but vows to grow local nursing while still welcoming international recruits for a sustainable…
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