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Open letter to Minister Hipkins
8th February, 2022
The New Zealand College of Midwives (the College) is the professional association for midwifery in Aotearoa and represents almost every practising midwife in Aotearoa. The College has been proactive in promoting Covid-19 vaccination to midwives and pregnant women and people throughout 2021 and considers that vaccination is our best line of defence against Covid-19.
14th Virtual International Day of the Midwife
1st February, 2022
The Virtual International Day of the Midwife (VIDM) began in NZ 14 years ago. VIDM is a free 24 hour online conference held annually to celebrate International Day of the Midwife on May 5th. …
Christmas hours at the College
22nd December, 2021
The College’s national office will close for the Christmas Holidays on Friday 24 December at 12 noon, reopening on Wednesday 5 January. There will be arrangements in place for any midwife who needs urgent legal…
Midwives’ Open Letter
28th October, 2021
Midwives sign here to show your support Open letter to hapū wāhine, pregnant women, pregnant people, whānau and families welcoming a new pēpi/baby(ies) about the Covid-19 vaccination from ngā Kaiwhakawhānau – the Midwives of Aotearoa.…
College statement: 17 October 2021 COVID-19 Vaccination
17th October, 2021
On Monday 11th October, the government announced it would be mandating vaccination for all health workers including midwives. This decision was made in the best interests of the health and wellbeing of all New Zealanders.…
Media Release: Review of birth injury cover, updated Maternity Action Plan welcomed by midwives
28th September, 2021
The New Zealand College of Midwives commends the Government on its proposal to amend ACC legislation and update its Maternity Action Plan, saying the developments signify increased attention is finally being paid to women’s health.
Te Pae Christchurch targeting pre-Christmas opening
31st August, 2021
Due to the latest COVID-19 disruption, Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre is now aiming to hold its first events in the lead up to Christmas. The building was on track to hold its first events…
WEBINAR: Vitamin D during pregnancy, breastfeeding and infancy
14th July, 2021
A mid-winter update on vitamin D during pregnancy and infancy. The webinar looks at physiology, consequences and prevention of vitamin D deficiency, who is recommended to have vitamin D supplementation, and prescribing for women and…
New Clinical Coach Role to Bolster Midwifery Workforce
14th July, 2021
The launch of a range of new midwifery initiatives is a step in the right direction for a workforce that is stretched to breaking point in some regions of Aotearoa.