Meet our Organising Committee


Dr Kathleen Antony

MD, MSCI, FACOG, FRANZCOG
American Board Certifications: Obstetrics & Gynecology, Maternal-Fetal Medicine, Obesity Medicine

Kathleen Antony is an Associate Professor of maternal-fetal medicine with the University of Auckland and works clinically at Middlemore Hospital. She has worked at the University of Auckland since 2023, and she has worked clinically at Te Whatu Ora Waitematā, Te Toka Tumai, and (since 2025) Counties Manukau.

She completed her training in obstetrics and gynaecology at Baylor College of Medicine in 2012 and in maternal-fetal medicine at Baylor College of Medicine in 2015. From 2015-2023 she worked as an assistant professor and then associate professor at the University of Wisconsin-Madison as a maternal-fetal medicine specialist. She is grateful for the opportunity to provide care for the pregnant people of Aotearoa. 


Dr Judy Ormandy

MBChB, DipObs (Dist), FRANZCOG, MClinEd (Hons)

Judy is an obstetrician & gynaecologist at Te Whatu Ora Capital & Coast, Senior Lecturer in Obstetrics & Gynaecology at the University of Otago, Wellington and Colposcopy Lead at the National Cervical Screening Programme.

Judy leads research into the implementation of community based colposcopy services. She is actively involved in undergraduate and postgraduate medical education and is FRANZCOG written examination co-director.

Outside of mahi Judy is an avid technical scuba diver and award winning underwater photographer.

 


Dr Tom De Greve

Dr Tom De Greve was born in Rome (Italy) grew up in East Africa. He obtained his medical degree from the Radboud University Nijmegen, The Netherlands, and graduated as specialist obstetrician gynaecologist from the Ghent University, Belgium.

He trained as gynaecological oncologist in Pretoria (South Africa), at the QCGC Brisbane. In addition, Tom has received 13 months of general surgical and colorectal subspecialty training at the QE2 Hospital in Brisbane.

Currently Tom is working as a consultant gynaecological oncology at Te Toka Tumai in Auckland and is completing the CGO requirements. He is an active member of the New Zealand Gynaecological Cancer Group (NZGCG) where he has chaired the SLN in cervical cancer working group. He offers an international view on care.


Professor Cindy Farquhar

CNZM, FRSNZ, MBChB, FRCOG, FRANZCOG, CREI, MPH, MD

Cindy is the Postgraduate Professor of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at the University of Auckland and works as an obstetrician and gynaecologist, and fertility specialist at National Women’s Health.

 Cindy trained in New Zealand and in London. Cindy has led the Cochrane Gynaecology and Fertility group since 1996. She is also a clinical trialist. She has also been the Co-Chair of the Cochrane Board 2014 to 2018. 

Cindy is also the Dean of Research and Policy for the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetrics and Gynaecology. In 2024 Cindy and her team were awarded the Beavan Medal. 


Dr Niki Dykes
MBChB, FRANZCOG, CU

Niki Dykes is an Obstetrician and Gynaecologist who has completed subspecialty training to become an accredited Specialist Urogynaecologist. During training she gained valuable experience in the multidisciplinary management of complex pelvic health conditions including mesh complications.

Niki has been involved in several international Urogynaecology committees and has spoken at national and international conferences on topics relating to Urogynaecology. She is on the RANZCOG Aotearoa New Zealand Urogynae Working Group and works in the public and private sectors in Gynaecology and Urogynaecology.


Dr Steve Knights

Steve Knights is an Advanced RANZCOG Trainee based in the Bay of Plenty. Steve has been in the role of Trainee Representative for RANZCOG over the last two years. Steve's areas of interest are access to colposcopy, and diagnosis and non-tertiary management of gynaecology cancers.

Meet our Kaumātua


Wendy Dallas-Katoa

Kāti Mamoe, Waitaha

Wendy Dallas-Katoa brings a rich background in the health sector to her role as Kaumātua for RANZCOG and He Hono Wāhine. 

Wendy has over 35 years of experience in the health sector in a variety of roles, representing Māori interests in health on a number of boards and organisations including: South Island Māori Cancer Leadership Group - Cervical Screening, National Breastfeeding Association, Mana Whenua ki Waitaha Charitable Trust, Pegasus Community Board and Te Kāhuio o Papaki Ka Tai -PHO Primary Health Care Māori Advisory Group (Chairperson). 


Catherine Cooper

Executive Director Aotearoa, Global Health and Foundation
RANZCOG

Laura Collins

Events and Professional Development Lead, Aotearoa New Zealand
RANZCOG

Bailey Parata Thomas
(Te Ātiawa and Ngāi Tahu)

Kaitohutohu Hauora Wāhine Māori 
RANZCOG