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We provide and promote quality standards for New Zealand Midwives. Our role is a midwifery voice for midwives and women.
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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.
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Media statement: Fast track to residency
13th December, 2022
Media Release 12 December 2022 The following can be attributed to College of Midwives Chief Executive, Alison Eddy: The College is extremely pleased by the Government’s announcement this afternoon which will see overseas midwives be…
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Invitation to virtual huis: Kahu Taurima, maternity and early years
9th December, 2022
We are circulating this invitation on behalf of Te Whatu Ora and Te Aka Wahi Ora who are hosting three webinars regarding the Kahu Taurima work, which is focused on maternity and early years services…
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New Zealand College of Midwives Biennial National Conference
We are excited to welcome you to Ōtautahi Christchurch for the New Zealand College of Midwives Biennial National Conference Thursday 2 to Saturday 4 November 2023. Click the link for more information.
Conference 2023Our services
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, a dedicated union for midwives, now represents over 90% of midwives employed in hospitals and maternity units. MERAS has a DHB/MERAS MECA and CEAs with several non-DHB maternity units. MERAS is affiliated to the College of Midwives and provides a strong voice for employed midwives.
Devastating news about unprecedented flooding in Auckland overnight. Our thoughts are with our Auckland members and their whanau, and all communities across Auckland as you navigate the aftermath of such a significant event.
Auckland midwives are no doubt working with colleagues to ensure maternity services can continue during this difficult time, in spite of travel dificulties due to flooding or slips, and the immediate need to deal with impacts of flooding on their own homes or whanau.
LMC midwives who have needed to rely on colleauges to ensure caseloads are covered or those who may need some time off to sort out damage to property can contact the MMPO locum service on Monday to arrange retrospective or prposective emergency locum cover. mmpo.org.nz/resources/locum-services/
MMPO - Rural midwives - Locum Services
MMPO offers a range of locum services. The page details the Rural Locum Service, our new Urban Emergency Locum Service and provides information about ...2 days ago
ICM have announced the theme for this year's International Day of the Midwife 'Together again: from evidence to reality'
This theme is a nod to the upcoming 33rd ICM Triennial Congress where the global midwife community will come together for the first time in more than five years.
More details below.ANNOUNCEMENT: It's the moment we've all been waiting for 📣🎉
2023's theme for the International Day of the Midwife is.... 🥁
Together again: From evidence to reality.
This theme is a nod to the upcoming 33rd ICM Triennial Congress where our global community of midwives will come together for the first time in more than five years. It also honours the efforts of midwives and their associations to action critical evidence like the State of the World’s Midwifery (SoWMy) 2021 report toward meaningful change for our profession and the women and families we care for.
Learn more about this year's IDM celebrations, and stay tuned to ICM channels for more info 👇
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Mere kirihimete, the College national office is now closed and will open again on Wednesday 4th January. As per our usual arrangements, if urgent legal support is needed over this period call the main College line on (03) 377-2732 for instructions about how to contact the College's legal team.
Best wishes to all members and their whänau.
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