As part of our centennial celebrations NZNO commissioned a publication outlining our history over the past 10 decades. Mary Ellen O’Connor is the author of this publication.

The book was formally launched as part of NZNO's Matariki celebrations in June 2010. A second launch was hosted at NZNO's National Office in on 18 June 2010.

Formal Book Launch, 17 June 2010 (Pipitea Marae, Wellington)

Speeches

• Mary Ellen O’Connor, Author of “Freed to Care, Proud to Nurse": Matariki Celebrations (PDF)
• Geoff Annals, NZNO CEO: Matariki Celebrations (PDF)
• Hon Tariana Turia, Associate Minister of Health: Freed to care: Proud to Nurse: 100 years of the New Zealand Nurses Organisation (PDF)

Informal Book Launch, 18 June 2010 (NZNO Offices, Wellington)

Speech

• Mary Ellen O’Connor, author “Freed to Care, Proud to Nurse": Book Launch (PDF)