National Delegate Committee

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My name is Liandra Conradie (Fouché), and I am a Registered Nurse currently working in General Surgery at Middlemore Hospital.

For the past five years, I have proudly served as a ward union delegate, becoming increasingly active over the last two to three years. My involvement has included contributing to the Care Capacity Demand Management (CCDM) Council, supporting and organising stop-work meetings, and participating in strike planning.

The experience of attending a face to face NDC meeting as proxy provided invaluable insight into the broader challenges facing delegates and members across the motu, and strengthened my determination to represent colleagues who may feel hesitant or unheard. For the past six months, I have had the privilege of serving as the National Delegate for Counties.

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I am a Registered Nurse working in the Emergency Department at Whangarei Hospital. I have been an RN for 10 years including acute medical ward, hospital-level aged care nursing, IOC Bureau RN, and now in ED, which is my absolute passion. As a shift worker, I enjoy catching up on sleep, spending time socially with my nursing colleagues, and travelling to Tāmaki Makaurau to be with whānau.

I represent Te Tai Tokerau on the NDC. I am a member of CENNZ, and former Chair of Aged Care NDC. I feel privileged to be part of the NDC, advocating for Te Tai Tokerau voices and strengthening communication between local and national levels.

I am a Level 3 RN with exceptional clinical and people skills, a dependable self-motivated work ethic and a sense of humour. I currently work in AED/CDU department at Te Toka Tumai.

I have been nursing for almost 8 years and worked in various departments, thereby I understand the day to day issues NZNO members face. I hope to contribute strategies that offer more support to NZNO members and inspire change.

I am a current NZNO delegate. As a senior nurse, I believe we need stronger representation. In my role as a DNM, I have oversight of the entire hospital, giving me an in-depth understanding of the issues affecting our hospital.

Originally from the Philippines, I am an Internationally Qualified Nurse (IQN) working as a Neonatal ICU Registered Nurse and NICU Retrieval Flight Nurse at Waikato Hospital.

Since joining NZNO in 2020 as a workplace delegate, my commitment to advocating for nurses’ rights and improving working conditions has continued to grow. This dedication led to my appointment as a National Delegate for Waikato in 2022.

I aim to amplify the voices of nurses across Waikato, bringing proactive problem-solving, a clear understanding of the challenges faced by frontline healthcare workers, and a steadfast commitment to positive change within our profession.

Together, let us strive for a brighter future for nurses in Aotearoa New Zealand.

Kia ora, My name is Linda Logan and I am a delegate and co-convenor at Rotorua Hospital. I have also been an active commttee member of CENNZ and a member of your current bargaining team.

I am the national delegate for HNZ Lakes which encompasses Rotorua as well as Taupo. I will ensure my voice on the NDC is for both areas.

I am passionate about women's health and was a labour and delivery/postnatal nurse for more than 15 years.

I am the mother of three children with the last one just turning 18; I'm also mum to several fur-babies. I am an avid ten-pin bowler along with my husband, who bowls for NZ.

I've been at Gisborne almost 26 years and currently work in the Haemodialysis Unit as an RN. I'm mum to two beautiful teen boys.

I have been an active Delegate and have learned so much in the last few years being in this role. I feel strongly about protecting workers rights. I look forward to working with the NDC of highly skilled colleagues.

My name is Nicky, I am a delegate for my workplace in PACU/theatre at Taranaki. I have been a delegate for three years, a role I really enjoy. I am passionate about my role and am looking forward to being a member of the National Delegates Committee.

I have served as an NZNO delegate since 1993 and currently act as the co-convenor of our delegate group.

I represent NZNO on the Health and Safety Committee and am a member of the current bargaining team, having also participated in the previous Collective Agreement bargaining round.

I have been actively involved in Regional Council and am now working with our team to establish our LOG under the new constitutional requirements.

I am an ICU nurse in Palmerston North with nine years of nursing experience and a strong commitment to supporting vulnerable people. For the past three years, I have served as an NZNO delegate, inspired by my grandad’s encouragement to channel my passion for workers’ rights into meaningful advocacy.

I am dedicated to representing members with fairness, respect, and professionalism. I value being approachable, offering clear and vocal support, and taking initiative to ensure nurses’ voices are heard.

Outside of work, I enjoy life with my husband and our two lively golden retrievers.

I am an RN with 40 years experience working in a variety of settings both in New Zealand and overseas.  I am currently the Associate Charge Nurse Manager Perioperative for Te Whatu Ora Wairarapa which includes Day Procedure Unit, CSSD and Theatre.

I have vast experience in NZNO business. I was the previous chair for Te Runanga Central Region. 

I am an active delegate who has negotiated three contracts. Activism is core to who I am.

I have been an NZNO delegate for 5 years and a member of the NDC for 2 years. I regularly attend delegate meetings, LPS negotiations and I attend marches and NZNO actions.

I have supported several members in disciplinary meetings. I stay in touch with members in my area and keep area delegates informed of NZNO/NDC news via email.

I work as an HCA working in Orthopaedics at Christchurch Hospital. I'm a workplace delegate, convenor of the workplace organising committee, member of the bargaining team, and member of the Kaiawhina National Committee - NZNO. 

I am an experienced nurse with 30 years in the profession, including more than 20 years working in mental health in New Zealand. I have been a delegate for about 15 years and was previously involved with unions in both England and Sweden.

I have served on the NDC for several years and it has been a valuable opportunity to learn from other delegates.

My involvement with the NDC has strengthened the connection between our local WOC and the Committee. This helps to break the sense of isolation in our small district, which previously had limited contact with the wider region.

I'm a Clinical Nurse Specialist at Southland Hospital with 31 years of nursing experience across New Zealand and the United Kingdom. My background spans orthopaedics, general surgery, and oncology.

I have served an an NZNO delegate for six years and am committed to improving conditions for both nurses and HCA's, as well as strengthening the quality and accessibility of healthcare for our communities. A proud Southlander, I live in Invercargill with my husband and our teenage children.