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There is a doctor's in the small New Zealand of Tokoroa that no one wants. The job pays US$265,000 a year. There is no work, no weekend work, and house in the area are . The job is for just four days a week and has 12 weeks' holiday. The town's current doctor Alan Kenny is leaving. He has been looking for a replacement for two years but has had no . Four medical companies also failed to find a replacement. Dr Kenny thinks the is because the job is in the and wants to live and work in the city.

It is not New Zealand that has problems getting doctors to live in areas. It is a problem in other countries too. Last year, Dr Kenny cancelled a holiday because he could not find a doctor to replace him. Dr Kenny has been a doctor in Tokoroa for 30 years. He said he wouldn't swap his for city life. He is 61 and wants to retire. He needs to give his to a doctor. He told a that his job keeps him and that he loves his work. He said: "I would like to stay but I hit my against a wall trying to attract doctors."

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