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Issues for rural services

12th September, 2018

Nine to Noon interview with a Southern DHB representative, Wanaka midwife and consumer representative, highlighting the issues with funding for rural primary  midwifery services, leading to workforce shortages Click here to listen  

Statement from Keriana Brooking

10th September, 2018

Dear members As many of you will be aware the Ministry of Health failed to meet the terms of its mediation agreement with the College, regarding the budget bid for 2018, and that this created…

Choosing Wisely – Media Release 30 August 2018

30th August, 2018

Choosing Wisely Campaign Aims to Better Inform Do I really need to have this test? That’s one question midwives and obstetricians are encouraging people to ask their maternity health professionals. The New Zealand College of…

Sleep on side when baby’s inside

20th August, 2018

The following resources have been created to support the campaign to encourage women to sleep on their side from 28 weeks of pregnancy. Resources include information for Health Professionals explaining the physiology behind the campaign…