Point of Order: Buzz from the Beehive - 7/7/23

It’s hard to tell how much will be bled from taxpayers, but midwives and Pacifika nurses are among the winners from govt news

Good governmental news has flowed for health workers over the past 24 hours – or rather, some health workers. Midwives have secured a hefty pay rise and “targeted measures” have been announced to benefit Pacific health workers.

Stuart Smith: We Need to Open Up Immigration

Stuff asked the following question
We are missing almost a quarter of the midwives we need in the health system and it’s predicted to get worse.
What can be done to urgently get more midwives working and ensure the safety of mums.

Below is Stuart Smith’s response: