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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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WEBINAR: Vitamin D during pregnancy, breastfeeding and infancy
14th July, 2021
A mid-winter update on vitamin D during pregnancy and infancy. The webinar looks at physiology, consequences and prevention of vitamin D deficiency, who is recommended to have vitamin D supplementation, and prescribing for women and…
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New Clinical Coach Role to Bolster Midwifery Workforce
14th July, 2021
The launch of a range of new midwifery initiatives is a step in the right direction for a workforce that is stretched to breaking point in some regions of Aotearoa.
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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. Please note change of dates, the Conference will now be held on Friday 5 and Saturday 6 November 2021.
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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, 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.
The MERAS co-leader, Caroline Conroy, on The AM Show this morning. Please check your College emails later today to find out further details on how you can support our MERAS colleagues.
7 hours ago
Such a good interview Caroline
Look out for this new app being launched on Friday at the close of World Breastfeeding week.
www.rnz.co.nz/news/te-manu-korihi/448337/wahine-maori-develops-breastfeeding-app-to-help-other-mama
Wahine Māori develops breastfeeding app to help other māmā
A wahine Māori and mother of five is launching a breastfeeding app in a bid to help other māmā have greater access to resources and raise healthy b...1 day ago
Amazing Amy Wray..x
Benjamin Fischer
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Check out the speakers below and celebrate World Breastfeeding week 1-7th August.Check out our amazing speakers for World Breastfeeding Week 2021! Videos will be uploaded from 1st - 7th August. Keep an eye out for our 'Spotlight on our speakers' posts over the next few days where we will be showcasing each speaker's knowledge, passion and commitment to Breastfeeding. 🤩😍🥳
2 days ago
Another one of our incredible speakers…
Dr Hana O’Regan has worked in the areas of language revitalisation, identity and cultural development, te reo Māori and education for over 25 years. Hana is a published author and composer and is recognised internationally for her work in indigenous language acquisition and revitalisation. A graduate of Te Panekiretanga – Institute of Excellence in Te Reo Māori, Hana is widely respected for her Māori language contribution, skills and advocacy. Hana’s passion for education and community, history and equity has resulted in a career committed to working with organisations, businesses and individuals to support and enhance positive outcomes for learners and whānau.
In 2006 Hana took up the role of General Manager, Oraka for Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu where she managed the portfolios of Education, Tertiary Education and Employment Transition, Health and Wellbeing, Tribal Economies, Iwi Capability and the Whai Rawa Iwi Superannuation scheme. Prior to working at Ngāi Tahu Hana held two director positions on the senior executive at ARA Institute of Canterbury as the Kaiārahi -Director Māori and Pasifika, and the Director for the Student Services Division which oversaw the areas of Student Academic Support, Student Transitions, our Student Wellbeing portfolio, the Centre for Māori and Pasifika Achievement and the Youth Transitions stream.
Hana has held many positions on national boards, review panels and committees across the areas of education, Māori development, national identity, Treaty rights and policies and health.
7 days ago
CE Alison Eddy and Jill Ovens MERAS co-leader speak with Jenny-May on Breakfast this morning.
3 weeks ago
Part of the problem NZCOMs snobbery against RNs, their feminist agenda..requiring such strong feminist requirements of trainees..plus often traineeshave kids..the divorce & marriage break down of studends is huge...
One week to go, if you wish to register via the instalment plan.
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3 weeks ago
The petition of Kirsten Van Newtown- "Save our maternity sector from crisis" - was presented to MP Liz Craig yesterday with representation from the College and MERAS
4 weeks ago
Sorry team, they're not hearing how it is, as a previous board member I know NZCOM has been working really well to be heard and negotiate but the sad fact is that our whole society, government included, doesn't put women, children and the role of parenting and caring as paramount. It's a no brainer that the work we do is incredibly cost effective if we have time and resources to get it right we can change the world one family at a time. 🤔