Neonatal Nurses College Aotearoa, Ngā Tapuhi Whare Kōhanga o Aotearoa

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.

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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