As Commander-in-Chief of the Defence Force, this evening Dame Cindy and Dr Davies hosted the Royal New Zealand Nursing Corps at Government House to commemorate their annual Corps Day. This was a chance to acknowledge the role nurses have played in the New Zealand Army Ngāti Tūmatauenga, from heroic efforts in First and Second World Wars, giving life-changing medical treatment in isolated places in the Pacific, and recently, assisting with natural disaster responses both here and abroad. Dame Cindy noted throughout the Nursing Corps 109-year history, they have exemplified their ethos of protecting patient welfare in the most extreme situations.
To read Dame Cindy's speech, click here: Dame Cindy's speech for the RNZNC.
For more pictures, click here: Media gallery for the RNZNC Corps Day.
