15 Feb 2024

Rarotonga's head nurse calls on NZ govt to help with staff shortages

From , 6:01 am on 15 February 2024
Dr Shane Reti fronting media during tour of Rarotonga hospital as part of the Pacific Mission

Dr Shane Reti fronting media during tour of Rarotonga hospital as part of the Pacific Mission Photo: John Pulu

The head nurse at Rarotonga's hospital is calling on New Zealand to help meet its staffing shortages. 

New Zealand's Health Minister Dr Shane Reti visited Rarotonga's hospital during the Pacific Mission last week to find out how the country could offer further support.

RNZ Pacific's Eleisha Foon was there and spoke with Nga Manea, Cook Islands Chief Nurse Officer about their greatest needs.