New Zealand Society of Anaesthetists

26/11/2025

Just a couple more days to register for on-demand access to recordings of the Aotearoa NZ Anaesthesia ASM 2025 Scientific Programme to watch at your own pace up until the end of January.
On-demand registration closes 30 November.

https://www.nzanaesthesia.com/on-demand-registration/

26/11/2025

We are delighted to share that the recipient of the 2025 NZSA President's Award is Dr Matt Jenks!

Awarded in recognition of Matt's significant contributions towards improving our environment and reducing the carbon footprint of anaesthesia, in particular his recent efforts in removing leaks and later decommissioning reticulated nitrous oxide at Dunedin hospital – all with no loss of clinical choice or patient care. Alongside his services to safe anaesthesia in the Pacific region.

Matt is a member of both the NZSA’s Global Health Committee and the Environmental and Sustainability Network. He also helps in facilitating the Pacific Anaesthesia Collaborative Training Programme - PACT.

Please join us in congratulating Dr Matt Jenks 👏

24/11/2025

Society for Paediatric Anaesthesia in New Zealand and Australia (SPANZA) has a new look! Both a fresh brand launch and a new website (same address). Check it out www.spanza.org.au

Become a member for exclusive access to resources, networking, education, and advocacy in paediatric anaesthesia across New Zealand and Australia!

23/11/2025

Issue 6, November 2025, of the AIC Journal is out now! NZSA Memberships, including the Journal, can access the latest via the Membership Dashboard, linked below.
This issue featuring:
- Characteristics and outcomes of nonagenarians admitted to the intensive care unit: A single-centre observational study
- A perioperative audit of smoking, smoking cessation advice and pharmacological management of ni****ne dependence: Are guidelines enough?
- Enhancing the readability of anaesthesia-related patient education materials using artificial intelligence

Access via your NZSA membership

19/11/2025

If you didn't make it to Aotearoa NZ Anaesthesia ASM 2025, you can still register for on-demand access to recordings of the scientific programme. Both on-demand and in-person attendees can watch recordings between 24 November - 31 January.

Register for on-demand before November 30. https://www.nzanaesthesia.com/on-demand-registration/

18/11/2025

Save the date - The Combined Scientific Congress 2026 (CSC), 8-11 October, Hunter Valley, NSW!
A combined NZSA and Australian Society of Anaesthetists event. It will bring together anaesthesia professionals from across Australia and New Zealand for a dynamic and engaging programme set in a wonderful region known for its rolling vineyards, gourmet food experiences, and breathtaking scenery.

https://csc2026.com.au/

17/11/2025

During last week's AGM, Dr Morgan Edwards handed the Presidency of the NZSA to President-elect, Dr Jonathan Panckhurst.
Morgan has led the Society in its advocacy efforts during a tumultuous time in health. She has championed the importance of the anaesthesia community that the Society offers, and for providing education resources for patients. Dr Edwards leaves a strong legacy that we are deeply grateful for. Ka nui nui te mihi ki a koe mo tō mahi.
Morgan continues on the NZSA Executive Committee as Immediate Past President.

15/11/2025

And that's a wrap on Aotearoa NZ Anaesthesia 2025! A huge thank you to everyone who attended, our international and local speakers, session chairs, industry representatives and sponsors of this meeting! Meetings like this wouldn't be possible without your support and your decision to join us in Kirikiriroa Hamilton. The biggest thanks of all to our Organising Committee for putting together an outstanding few days! As well as their colleagues in the Waikato anaesthesia department, for all of the support provided.

14/11/2025

Wayne and Garth got us underway this morning for ‘Wayne’s world’ and our final day at Aotearoa NZ Anaesthesia ASM. With talks and presentations sharing insight into the health challenges and outcomes across the globe. Including former PACT Fellow Dr Sweta Mudaliar who spoke about the clinical and resource constraints our colleagues in Fiji are facing.

14/11/2025

For our final day at NZASM25 we have Raglan Kettle Korn being served at the NZSA stand! Pop by for a sweet treat to get you going this morning - or to take home.

There might even be a few more Duck Island ice creams too 🤭

14/11/2025

It was an absolute privilege to acknowledge former NZSA Presidents today at the Society's AGM with a special new Past Presidents' Pin.

Ehara taku toa i te toa takitahi, engari he toa takitini – my success is not that of a single warrior but that of many. We would not be the organisation we are today, or have reached the achievements we can celebrate, without the enormous contributions of those who came before us.

Thank you to those who were able to make it in person.

14/11/2025

An illuminating and engaging presentation this morning from our NZSA sponsored speaker at the 2025 Aotearoa NZ Anaesthesia ASM, Iris Reuvecamp. Iris is a barrister and solicitor of the High Court of New Zealand and a Solicitor of the Senior Courts of England and Wales.

A continued discussion across the session, Iris took us through HDC Right 7(4) - where a person lacks capacity for consent and there is no authorised decision-maker.