NZNO is committed to the representation of members and the promotion of nursing/midwifery. NZNO embraces Te Tiriti O Waitangi and works to improve the health status of all peoples of Aotearoa/New Zealand through participation in health and social policy development.

The New Zealand Nurses Organisation (NZNO) represents over 44,000 nurses and health workers.

• Our members include nurses, midwives, students, kaimahi hauora, health care workers and allied health professionals.
• We are the nursing union in Aotearoa New Zealand
• We are the leading professional body of nurses in Aotearoa New Zealand
• Te Runanga o Aotearoa is the arm through which our Te Tiriti o Waitangi partnership is articulated
• Our members enhance the health and wellbeing of all people of Aotearoa New Zealand
• Our members are united in their professional and industrial aspirations