2 February 2026 Tēnā koutou midwives, The College is pleased to share important developments that further strengthen the ability of Lead Maternity Carer (LMC) midwives to offer safe, equitable, midwifery-led immunisation services across Aotearoa. In…

30 January 2025 The Medicines Regulations have been amended to allow prescribers to issue prescriptions for a quantity of medicine for a period of supply of up to 12 months (a 12 month prescription), if…

Te Whata Kura, Aotearoa New Zealand’s national antibiotic guideline, is now live. After more than a decade of calls for national guidelines, this achievement marks a major milestone towards effective, equitable, sustainable and safe antibiotic…

This week is Measles Immunisation Week (3 – 7 November), a nationwide initiative to raise awareness of the MMR vaccine and protect people of all ages against the disease. New Zealand is at a very…

Media release 15 October 2025 The New Zealand College of Midwives joins the global call for One Million More Midwives The New Zealand College of Midwives | Te Kāreti o ngā Kaiwhakawhānau ki Aotearoa is…

Media Release 23 September 2025. For immediate release Paracetamol remains safe for pregnant women in New Zealand Recent international headlines have caused unnecessary concern among expectant mothers about the use of paracetamol (also known as…

12 August 2025 Antenatal Immunisation – Strengthening Midwifery-Led Care Tēnā koutou LMC midwives, The College is pleased to share important developments that strengthen the ability of Lead Maternity Carer (LMC) midwives to offer safe, equitable,…

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…

 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…

Media Release 10 June 2025 Opportunities identified to strengthen equitable access to midwifery continuity of care A new analysis commissioned by Health NZ | Te Whatu Ora, Analysis of claims under the Primary Maternity Services…

7 May 2025 Statement re: Amendments to the Equal Pay Act The College is deeply disappointed and concerned to hear about the government’s changes to its pay equity process. This decision will affect thousands of…

    Midwives are essential frontline health workers and critical in a crisis. That’s the theme of the International Day of the Midwife 2025 – and a sentiment proven by midwives rising to the challenge of…