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Neonatal Nurses College of Aotearoa (NNCA) is a college of the NZNO. Its committee comprises 6-8 individuals who are elected from the membership, and work towards the NNCA objectives.

Objectives of the NNCA

• To promote the networking of neonatal nurses, nationally and internationally.
• To provide educational opportunities for neonatal nurses and to disseminate information regarding neonatal educational programmes.
• To support and encourage NZ neonatal nurses to contribute to the international body of neonatal knowledge.
• To raise public awareness of issues relating to the care of neonates.
• To ensure that the views of neonatal nurses are represented in relevant health policy issues.
• To disseminate information to neonatal nurses throughout NZ through regular newsletters and electronic media
• To develop / formalise standards and recommendations for neonatal nursing practice.

Upcoming Important Dates 

2025

• 12 December 2025 NNCA funded FINE 1 online course

2026 

• 10 March - NZNO Colleges and Sections Forum 
• 12-13 March - NNCA Committee Meeting 
• 5 May - NNCA Committee Meeting 
• 6 May - Nursing managers, educators, Nurse practitioners and ANZNN data managers 
• 7-8 May - NNCA Symposium- Te Haerenga: The Journey 
• 13 August - NNCA Committee Meeting 
• 19-20 November - NNCA Committee Meeting