Media Release 6 October 2023 Waihi Midwives and Mums Demand Service Stays Anger is continuing to grow in the Bay of Plenty with only six weeks to go until the Waihi Lifecare Birthing Centre is…

6 October 2023 Media Release Midwives vote in favour of pay equity deal MERAS, the midwives’ union, says their member midwives have voted overwhelmingly in favour of a final pay equity settlement from Te Whatu…

Media Release 5 October 2023 Petition Calls For “Vital” Huntly Birthing Unit To Stay Open “An absolute necessity”, “a place we feel safe” and “a vital service”. These are three of the comments on a…

Media Release 13 September 2023   Where’s the Detail? The New Zealand College of Midwives is pleased to see some commitment to growing the midwifery workforce in Labour’s health announcement today. College Chief Executive, Alison Eddy,…

  The National Cervical Screening Programme (NCSP) is changing the way cervical screening is done in Aotearoa New Zealand. The primary test for cervical screening will change from a cervical smear test to a vaginal swab…

  Following a Special General Meeting (SGM) held in Auckland on 27 July, where a remit was passed to enable co-presidents (Māori and non-Māori) to be elected, the College is now calling for nominations for…

Photograph competition – Win registration to the College Conference including flights and accommodation The College is offering a fully funded conference registration and dinner, as well as accommodation and travel costs if the winner lives…

Media Release 4 July 2023 Te Whatu Ora Workforce Announcement – “Midwives and Midwifery Still Invisible” The College of Midwives says the plan announced today designed to address health workforce shortages is overall positive and…

Introducing the Newly Elected ICM Board: A Commitment to Progress and Global Collaboration The International Confederation of Midwives is proud to introduce its newly elected Board. Led by newly elected President, Sandra Oyarzo Torres, the…