Media Statement for immediate release

Thursday 22.06.06

Further Talks scheduled

Talks on the junior doctors’ dispute have ended for the day with an agreement to meet again next week.

The Lead Advocate for the country’s 21 DHBs, Dr Nigel Murray – Interim CEO of Southland District Health Board – says both parties have agreed not to go into any detail.

“We’ve had two days of talks this week – both parties have tabled ideas to move forward and we plan to meet again next Friday (30 June).”

ENDS