New ambulance service report w/ Deputy Secretary for Workers First Union Anita Rosentreter: June 16th, 2026

Worker First Union has recently released a report covering Aotearoa’s ambulance system, calling for urgent reform and public funding from the government. Various issues are outlined in the report including New Zealand’s aging population, a growing trans-Tasman wage gap bleeding the workforce, the collapse of charitable giving and a fuel crisis. First Union says if these problems are not addressed they risk getting significantly worse in years to come. The report suggests catching the ambulance up with the rest of New Zealand’s health service and making it fully publically funded for the betterment of those who rely on emergency health response and its workers. To talk about the failing Aotearoa ambulance system and how it can be fixed, producer Thomas talked to Deputy Secretary for Workers First Union Anita Rosentreter.