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She helped Plunket nursing become a significant institution in New Zealand society, particularly in Auckland.

New Zealand’s first Plunket nurse

Challis Hooper’s long years of working for greater equality for women in New Zealand were recognised when she was appointed an OBE in 1969.

Joan Donley was a midwife whose advocacy of home births and natural childbirth helped shape modern midwifery in New Zealand.

New Zealand nurse, hospital matron, tutor and nurses’ association leader

Monica McKenzie made a profound contribution to dietetic services in New Zealand.

Australian poet

Jessie Aspinall was the first female junior medical officer at Sydney’s Royal Prince Alfred Hospital in 1906.

Pioneer of professional nursing in New Zealand.

New Zealand midwife