Joyce Walters, a registered nurse, had a great influence on developing the New Zealand plastic surgical nursing service.

A nurse who felt it was her duty to help people no matter the political consequences

A timeline of Cornwall Park

Cornwall Hospital

Shunned in New Zealand during the First World War, Ettie Rout was celebrated in France for her work.

Part three of memories collected from former staff of Cornwall Park's hospitals: the doctors.

The (slightly edited) memories of Karen Andersen Yates.

Part two of memories collected from former staff of Cornwall Park's hospitals: the facilities.

Part one of memories collected from former staff of Cornwall Park's hospitals: maternal care and cancer treatment.

An introduction to the three hospitals that found their homes at Cornwall Park.

How Auckland Hospital coped with influenza cases.

Some historic moments of the communities around Taihape coming together at Christmas to support patients in hospital.

A few milestones to mark the 130th anniversary of Palmerston North Hospital.

How medical histories interweave into an exhibition about commitment to the Treaty of Waitangi and military service

How filling time between flights has convinced a curator why everyone in Papakura should visit this museum.

Read why a visit to Taihape Museum should be on everyone's to-do list.

A last (and first) visit to Palmerston North's David Warnock Medical Museum before it closes its current doors.

A glimpse at the history of the Waikato DHB through the eyes of a curator.

A blog about the exhibition The Death Ship and a curator's visit to the Army Museum.

International Nurses Day (held 12 May annually) is a chance to acknowledge the amazing work our highly skilled and committed nurses do day-in day-out to deliver excellent healthcare.

Health camp advocate, house surgeon, rural doctor, and advocate for children’s health.

Nurses Heather Spinetto and Jocelyn Peach recall special Christmas memories and shared camaraderie on the ward, with staff working hard to create Christmas magic for their patients, including families and children. Throughout history celebrating Christmas has always been important for nurses and their patients, from nurses in capes and candles singing Christmas carols in years gone by, through to the wonderful decorations made by nurses today.

As part of the Auckland Heritage Festival 2024

Explore some of the medical stories from Waikirikiri Selwyn District.

A pair of museums that runs almost the length of a block of shops.

The first hospital servicing Far North communities.

1918 Influenza Pandemic in the Far North

All For A Medal: The The Nursing Memoirs of Colleen Turbet Williams is a self-published book of memoirs from nurse Colleen Williams (1931-2024). The memoirs span the period of 1949-1953 and are read by her daughter Laura Horrocks. A new chapter will be published each week until the book is complete.

All For A Medal: The The Nursing Memoirs of Colleen Turbet Williams is a self-published book of memoirs from nurse Colleen Williams (1931-2024). The memoirs span the period of 1949-1953 and are read by her daughter Laura Horrocks. Part one is complete. Part two will be published weekly.

On 24 February 2024, Cornwall Park hosted a heritage day to commemorate the 39th General United States Army Hospital, National Women’s Hospital and Cornwall Geriatric Hospital which all found their homes on Cornwall Park in the 20th century. Our Health Journeys documented the experiences and reminisces of some of the hospital staff as part of the heritage day. Many of the staff recounted memories along the same themes and each part of this series presents one theme. Listen to the staff as they recount some of their experiences at the hospital here in part five.

On 24 February 2024, Cornwall Park hosted a heritage day to commemorate the 39th General United States Army Hospital, National Women’s Hospital and Cornwall Geriatric Hospital which all found their homes on Cornwall Park in the 20th century. Our Health Journeys documented the experiences and reminisces of some of the hospital staff as part of the heritage day. Many of the staff recounted memories along the same themes and each part of this series presents one theme. Listen to the staff as they recount some of their experiences with babies at the hospital here in part four.

On 24 February 2024, Cornwall Park hosted a heritage day to commemorate the 39th General United States Army Hospital, National Women’s Hospital and Cornwall Geriatric Hospital which all found their homes on Cornwall Park in the 20th century. Our Health Journeys documented the experiences and reminisces of some of the hospital staff as part of the heritage day. Many of the staff recounted memories along the same themes and each part of this series presents one theme. Listen to the staff as they recount some of their experiences with perineal toileting and enemas at the hospital here in part three.

On 24 February 2024, Cornwall Park hosted a heritage day to commemorate the 39th General United States Army Hospital, National Women’s Hospital and Cornwall Geriatric Hospital which all found their homes on Cornwall Park in the 20th century. Our Health Journeys documented the experiences and reminisces of some of the hospital staff as part of the heritage day. Many of the staff recounted memories along the same themes and each part of this series presents one theme. Listen to the staff as they recount some of their experiences with the facilities at the hospital here in part two.

On 24 February 2024, Cornwall Park hosted a heritage day to commemorate the 39th General United States Army Hospital, National Women’s Hospital and Cornwall Geriatric Hospital which all found their homes on Cornwall Park in the 20th century. Our Health Journeys documented the experiences and reminisces of some of the hospital staff as part of the heritage day. Many of the staff recounted memories along the same themes and each part of this series presents one theme. Listen to the staff as they recount some of their experiences with new mothers at the hospital here in part one.