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New Chief Executive at the New Zealand College of Midwives
24th January, 2019
The New Zealand College of Midwives President, Deb Pittam, is delighted to announce the appointment of Alison Eddy as the next Chief Executive for the College. Alison will start in her new role on the 23rd January 2019. The position was widely advertised and attracted a high calibre of applicants.
“The profession is privileged to have a midwife of this calibre who is willing to keep supporting and leading the profession to maintain its special role in the lives of New Zealand’s women and their families,” says Deb.
Letter to Members – Media corrections
8th January, 2019
Dear Members, In the aftermath of a member giving the media my last email to you all there has been a flurry of media reporting and I subsequently need to correct a few issues reported…
The new HRiC website is up and ready!
20th December, 2018
The HRiC have a new website – take a look here
Delayed cord clamping improves brain development
6th December, 2018
Latest research demonstrates delayed cord clamping improves infant brain development. Effects of Delayed Cord Clamping on 4-Month Ferritin Levels, Brain Myelin Content, and Neurodevelopment: A Randomized Controlled Trial Objective: To evaluate whether placental transfusion…
Q & A with MERAS Midwife on Strike
3rd December, 2018
Why are you striking? MERAS midwives are striking because our MECA expired almost 18 months ago. In that time our union has tried to engage with the DHBs to negotiate the terms and conditions of…
A Rock and a Hard Place
3rd December, 2018
Stuck Between a Rock and a Hard Place: Midwives on Strike Anna Fielder – Mother of three. Midwives on Strike Need Our Support You may have heard that midwives in the MERAS union are taking…
Please provide feedback
3rd December, 2018
Dear members A member consultation is currently underway on the GAP programme and risk assessment algorithm. The College is keen to hear your feedback and views. Please log in and respond!
Photo competition EXTENDED
1st December, 2018
New Zealand College of Midwives Photo competition: The College is holding a photography competition seeking pictures that capture the concept of “Partnership in action in maternity care” It should include a midwife/midwives and a woman/family…
Midwives Striking and DHB Game Playing
30th November, 2018
Statement from the NZ College of Midwives. To be attributed to Chief Executive, Karen Guilliland. The New Zealand College of Midwives is extremely disappointed in the actions of the Bay of Plenty DHB demanding more…