Auckland anaesthetists, surgeons and other senior doctors have become temporary vaccinators as many find themselves with a little time to spare.
Thousands of elective surgeries have been deferred across Auckland's private and public hospitals.
About 30 Waitemata DHB doctors have volunteered their time to become front line vaccinators on their days off, or on days they might ordinarily be working.
Anaesthetist Julian Fuller told health correspondent Rowan Quinn how he's finding the switch.
