Helen Tuck, a registered nurse at Tauranga Hospital, is among NZNO members gathering at a convention in Tauranga today. Photo/file
Nurses from around the Bay of Plenty and Tairāwhiti region are gathering in Tauranga today.
The New Zealand Nurses' Organisation regional conventions is taking place at Eagle Ridge on Ohauiti Rd, with speakers from the Salvation Army, Te Tuinga Whānau Trust and Mercy Ships.
Long-time organisation member and delegate nurse
Helen Tuck has been involved in organising the event which has a strong human rights theme.
"We sought speakers with experience of working with people and whānau who need better access to health care and dealing with the impact of poverty on health and wellbeing," Tuck said.
"We have author of Kapai the Kiwi, Tommy Wilson, who is talking about mental health and homelessness and we also have Nikki Mellsop from the Salvation Army speaking on these issues.
