Thursday, February 19, 2026

New appointments to Nursing Council announced

Nursing Council appointments announced

Health Minister Simeon Brown has today announced four appointments to the Nursing Council of New Zealand.

The newly appointed members are:

  • Alex Gordon – Lay member
  • Amanda Singleton – Lay member
  • Helen Nielsen – Health practitioner member
  • Dr Julia Hennessy – Health practitioner member

“The Nursing Council plays a vital role in protecting the health and safety of New Zealanders by ensuring nurses are competent and fit to practise.

“These members bring a mix of governance, senior health sector leadership, and clinical experience, and I thank each of the appointees for their commitment to patients,” Brown said.

All terms of office commence today.

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