Neonatal Nurses College Aotearoa, Ngā Tapuhi Whare Kōhanga o Aotearoa

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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.

Important dates in 2026

  • 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
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