Is the new health funding boost sufficient? w/ NZNO chief executive Paul Goulter: 18th March, 2026

The government has announced a $25 million funding boost for the health sector, with 378 new roles. The government says the boost will support our health system to manage during the winter illness period. 

Health unions have said that while they’re grateful for the funding, more is necessary to address the core issues within the health sector. The New Zealand Nurses Organisation pointed to existing understaffing across the country, and noted that, while a good step, this solution does not come close to fully solving the problem. 

To discuss the state of nursing and if the funding boost will help, News Director Castor spoke to Chief Executive of the New Zealand Nurses Organisation, Paul Goulter.