While NZNO is known mainly for representing nurses, many of its members are also midwives and whakawhānau. We at the
union and professional organisation want to acknowledge and celebrate their incredible mahi today, the International Day
of the Midwife.
During the incredible difficulties of the last six weeks of the COVID-19 rāhui, midwives and whakawhānau have continued
to provide expert knowledge and support to parents, helping to welcome their babies into the world. We recognise the
challenges you have faced in your mahi and cannot express enough the depth of gratitude that whānau all around Aotearoa
have for you.
We thank you for your resilience and bravery, and for the life-nurturing care that you bring.