The health workforce has been mostly positive about the Government's six-point plan to increase its staffing numbers.
But there is scant information on how long it will take to roll out or when it begins.
Te Whatu Ora data shows a need to recruit or train another 1600 health professionals a year to maintain current staffing levels relative to population growth.
Māori Health Authority chief clinical officer allied health Carlton Irving spoke to Corin Dann.