Representing New Zealand’s Midwives
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 Te Kāreti o ngā Kaiwhakawhānau ki Aotearoa | 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 Aotearoa New Zealand. Representatives include rural midwives, urban midwives, educators, students, consumers, Māori midwives and birthing women.
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Latest News & Events
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Media release 7 July: College cautions against further strain on maternity services
7th July, 2025
Media Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 7 July 2025 College cautions against further strain on maternity services The New Zealand College of Midwives is concerned about potential risks to new mothers and their babies after it…
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Media release 1 July 2025: Report reveals need to address pregnancy-related deaths from gender-based violence
1st July, 2025
Media Release 1 July 2025 New report reveals urgent need to address pregnancy-related deaths from gender-based violence in Aotearoa A landmark report released this week by Te Tāhū Hauora Health Quality & Safety Commission sheds…
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Conference 2025
Join Us in Kirikiriroa | Hamilton for Conference 2025Our 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.
Don't miss the opportunity to hear from keynote speaker Prof. Saraswathi Vedam at our upcoming conference!
Professor Saraswathi Vedam is a leading educator and researcher in midwifery and physiologic birth. She leads the Canadian Birth Place Lab and develops tools and measures for quality and rights in perinatal services. Visit www.midwife-conference.org.nz to register
4 days ago
Conference 2025
Early bird registrations close 18 July, visit www.midwife-conference.org.nz/ to secure your place
6 days ago
The latest Journal paper has been emailed to all members and is available on our website: www.midwife.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/2025-Article-256104-Dixon-workplace.pdf
7 days ago
Don't miss the pre-conference workshops available for delegates.
Spaces are limited. To register visit www.midwife-conference.org.nz/preconference-workshops
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