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6th October, 2023
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…
5th October, 2023
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…
29th August, 2023
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…
1st August, 2023
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…
31st July, 2023
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…
4th July, 2023
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…
15th June, 2023
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…
24th April, 2023
“A sad day.”
That’s how Jill Ovens, the co-leader of MERAS (the Midwives’ union) is describing the news today that St George’s Hospital maternity service is closing.
The maternity contract between St George’s and Te Whatu Ora will not be renewed at the end of June.
6th April, 2023
5 April 2023 NZ College of Midwives Chief Executive, Alison Eddy, says midwives have been very saddened by the recent tragic deaths of three pēpi from whooping cough and calls on Te Whatu Ora to…