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Welcome to the official site of the New Zealand College of Midwives, the professional organisation for midwives.
The College is governed by a National Board comprising a number of nominated and elected representatives from throughout New Zealand. Representatives include rural midwives, urban midwives, educators, students, consumers, Māori midwives and birthing women.
Latest News & Events
The National Cervical Screening Programme (NCSP) has relaunched its awareness campaign
8th September, 2020
In November 2019 the National Cervical Screening Programme (NCSP) will be changed the recommended starting age for cervical screening from 20 to 25 years. They have now relaunced their campaign to raise awareness of the…
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Webinar: Emancipating Midwifery, reflecting on 30 years of midwifery autonomy
8th September, 2020
Legislation that led to the birth of New Zealand’s women-centered midwifery-led maternity system, was introduced with the passing of Nurses Amendment Act on 22nd August 1990. It was arguably one of the most significant milestones…
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Embracing diversity – growing stronger together
We are excited to welcome you to Christchurch/Ōtautahi, for our 16th Biennial National Conference to be held at Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre.
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As a member of the College you have the opportunity to contribute to all the representations the College makes to government, health organisations, consumer groups and the public.
The College encourages and values individual member input very highly. You can also take an active role in supporting your local and regional midwifery community including joining with consumers and their organisations to support initiatives that enhance the lives of mothers and babies.
The Find your Midwife website, created by the New Zealand College of Midwives to help women to find a midwife they can work with best.
The MMPO was established by the New Zealand College of Midwives in 1997 to provide its LMC (Lead Maternity Carer) midwives with a supportive practice management and quality practice system, enabling high quality continuity of care for women throughout New Zealand.
MERAS has been established as a dedicated and focused union for employed midwives with support from the New Zealand College of Midwives. A national District Health Board (DHB) midwifery collective employment agreement for employed midwives has been negotiated and is now in operation for MERAS members at DHB’s.
The Ministry have released the surveys below regarding the proposed changes to Section 88.
The College is preparing a summary document for members about the changes. A survey will follow to guide our Submission on behalf of members. We will be be circulating this in the coming weeks and will hold member webinars as a further opportunity for members to feedback their views. Dates to be advised.Do you care about maternity services in Aotearoa, New Zealand? He aha ō whakaaro? We want to hear what you think! We’ve proposed changes to legislation to increase the flexibility of maternity services to better meet the needs of wāhine (women) and their whānau. Kōrero mai, have your say at www.health.govt.nz/publication/primary-maternity-services-notice-review-2021
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Timeline Photos#Midwives MUST be included in conversations about birth and maternal health. Hear more from three indigenous midwives on 9/22 at 3:30 EDT with Wilson Center UNFPA & #ICM about indigenous midwifery.
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4 days ago
Would this be at 0730 23rd September in NZ please?
The College is proud to announce that President, Nicole Pihema will be sharing her knowledge of Maori Midwifery in NZ as a panellist on the International webcast ‘Indigenous Midwifery’.
Ka mau te wehi Nicole.
5 days ago
Cherisse Buzzacott Leona McGrath Renae Grogan thought you might be interested in this
Celebrating Māori Language Week = Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori 2020
A very important part of a Midwives day.....Kawhe!
Here is a tool you can use to order your next coffee in Te Reo Māori.
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Celebrating Māori Language Week = Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori 2020
Whānau Ora- Healthy Families
7 days ago
Celebrating Māori Language Week = Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori 2020
Here are a few phrases that are included in the next issue of Midwife Aotearoa which will be arriving in your mailboxes later this week.
Kaitiakitanga - Guardianship
Hauora Māori - Maori health, holistic health and wellbeing.
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