This update follows the College advisory of 16 March 2020. Last week, College staff researched and prepared detailed draft advice on COVID-19 issues which are relevant for midwives, including clinical care issues, home visiting, when…

With new public health measures now in place to reduce the risk of COVID-19 spread, the College acknowledges the impact this is having and will have on midwives, their families and clients. Please continue to…

As part of the International Women’s Day celebrations around the country, Manya (pronounced Ma Nee Ya) Lynch will receive the award with other women who work in South Auckland communities.

5 March 2020 https://www.tvnz.co.nz/shows/breakfast/clips/report-calls-for-overhaul-of-midwife-funding-model-in-nz

NZ Institute for Economic Research Report Backs Midwives Call For Pay Equity Recommends Injection of $50m Annually Just To Address The Status Quo A report from NZIER has confirmed that urgent changes are needed to…

The College has collated the following advice and information for midwives about COVID-19 (novel coronavirus). The situation is continually evolving and we recommend that midwives continue to check the Ministry of Health’s website for updates:…

For Immediate Release                                                                                    26th February 2020   Government Warned To Take Heed Of Landmark Canadian Midwives Pay Equity Decision The New Zealand College of Midwives (the College) has congratulated Ontario midwives following a landmark legal decision from…

The National Cervical Screening Programme (NCSP) will be changing the recommended starting age for cervical screening from 20 to 25 years in 2019. This change will take place in November 2019. Here you will find…

“A watershed year for maternal health and wellbeing”. That’s how the College of Midwives Chief Executive, Alison Eddy, is describing 2020 with only a month left for people to sign the #backmidwives petition.