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Samoan Nurses Association President: Lemalu Taiivao Siniva Cruickshank Talofa Lava from Samoa Nurses Association The driving force behind the movement to establish a national body for Samoan nurses was the relentless pursuit by Samoa trained nurses to have their qualifications and experience acknowledged and recognized in NZ during the 1950s, 1960s and 1970s. These pioneering nurses had high hopes of working as registered nurses in NZ. Pioneers of the Samoa Nurses Association in the 50’s, 60’s and 70’s Using their personal resources and with the support of their families and their communities, they worked hard to try and influence those in authority. It was within this context and environment that the Samoan Nurses Association of New Zealand (SNANZ) was formed and developed. 1988 was the first inaugural national conference in Auckland, where Samoan Nurses came together from Christchurch, Wellington and Auckland to form the National Samoan Nurses Association of NZ. Samoa Nurses Association Conference in Wellington 2006 This continued to be an annual gathering for Samoan nurses, held at different regions from time to time (.i.e. from Auckland to Wellington to Christchurch and according to National Executive’s Action plans.) Page 10
The Samoan Nurses Association has a membership of 150. The Samoan Nurses Association had contributed tremendously to the <strong>Pacific</strong> nursing development in Aotearoa NZ. Its key achievements during its journey are noted in ‘Our Journey Information Booklet’ Samoa Nurses Association at the Auckland Regional Nurses Group Open Day; marking the International Nurses Day at Aotea Square (12th May 2012) On October 5th 2012, the Samoan Nurses Association held its 24th annual conference, held at the School of Population, Tamaki Campus, Auckland. The conference theme was ‘Closing the Gap – from Theory to Practice – Culturally Competence’ which about ‘Embracing our heritage, our culture, our values in the practice of CARING, the essence of Nursing’. Samoa Nurses Association and Tonga Nurses Association (NZ) participating at the Auckland Regional Nurses Group Open Day; marking the International Nurses Day at Aotea Square (12th May 2012) The objectives for the conference were for Nurses, midwives and health professionals of different disciplines to be culturally competent (Samoa perspective) especially with caring for Samoan clients. It was attended by more than 130 participants. Most of the participants were registered nurses, student nurses & midwives, community health workers and other health professionals, from Auckland and other parts of NZ. SNA members came from Christchurch, Wellington Hamilton and Whangarei. The Keynote speaker was Matamua Iokapeta Sina Enoka , Consultant Nurses Specialist of Tausi Soifua Nurse Agency , Samoa. Also in attendance were the TNA President Mrs Eseta Finau and members, and nurses from other places as far as Afghanistan. It was a very interesting, fruitful and successful day for all. The day ended with a dinner celebration that was enjoyed by everyone. Thank You Samoan Nurses Association, well done & God bless you all. Page 11
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