LOGIC Sept 2018 Vol 17 Vol 3 | Page 3

Chair’s Report Celeste Gillmer Chairperson Tēnā Koutou katoa The NZ College of PHC Nurses had our AGM on 23 August in Christchurch this year. Here is my report that I tabled at this fantastic regional event and AGM: The past year, from August 2017 till today, has been a year of change, challenges and hope. We welcomed a new government, led by a female prime minister, who fell pregnant and delivered a healthy baby girl in her first year of leading this beautiful country. A decision was made by the government to do a Primary Health Care review, which led to Annette King forming the Primary Health Care Federation. Although currently we still don't know exactly what the direction of this federation is, we have a strong nurse leader, David Harrison, around that table. DHB nurses on the NZNO MECA made history on the 12th of July. For only the second time in New Zealand's history, our nursing workforce went on strike after not accepting the initial pay offers. Negotiations for the DHB were finally settled, but now we are waiting for the negotiations to start for the PHC MECA. The New Zealand College of Primary Health Care Nurses welcomed a new executive committee in August 2017. We worked hard to fill the shoes of our amazing leaders who stepped down at our August 2017 AGM. After conducting a learning needs analysis of our members, we decided not to have a symposium or conference this year, but to focus on supporting our regional forums to grow their regional networks and to deliver professional development opportunities within their regions. Thank you to Christchurch for hosting us today and we hope our visit to your beautiful city September 2018 L.O.G.I.C will provide you with ideas and support to strengthen and grow your regional activities. We hope to have another regional event, this time in the far north in Whangarei, later this year. Thank you to all our committee members and College members who represented the NZCPHCN at various groups during this year. We know you volunteer to sit on these groups and we appreciate your time and your passion for PHC nurses. Then, to all the committee members. Thank you. I don't know how to express my appreciation for your hard work and dedication. Cathy and her professional practice committee, thank you for keeping all our documents updated and professional. I know the Knowledge and Skills document was a very big project and it is almost ready to go out for final consultation. Congratulations! 2