New Zealand midwives are heading into a “make-or-break” pay talk meeting with the government today. Photo: 123RF The focus of the meeting will be on a funding model co-designed by midwives and the Ministry of Health,…

With the gender pay gap in the headlines, midwives are working hard for change. And that’s fitting, given midwifery is a career that supports women, babies and whānau, enabling change in so many lives. “There…

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  

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 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…

Dear member, We are pleased to be able to inform you that the details for the second midwife fee and funding have now been agreed. In summary the second midwife fee is there to provide…

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…