New Zealand Society of Anaesthetists

01/09/2025

E mihi nui ana, our thanks to JAFA and the AQUA25 Organising Committee for hosting another outstanding few days in Queenstown last week! So much time and work go into coordinating events like these, and we appreciate your mahi that brings everyone together for some valuable learning, discussions, connection and even some snow!

Thanks also to those who volunteered their time to share a range of research, experiences and insight. A/Prof Wayne Morriss' reflection on his time as WFSA President was an inspiring note to finish on.

It was also wonderful to catch up with NZSA members who were in town. Thanks for stopping by the stand!

31/08/2025

To help you and make it easy for patients to access our patient education and information resources, we've created a suite of posters ready to print and download from myanaesthesia.nz. Each poster features a QR that links straight to that resource.

Check them out
https://anaesthesia.nz/patient-resources/resources/posters-for-healthcare-providers/

Patient education resources from the NZSA

28/08/2025

Excited to be at AQUA25! If you’re in town pop by the NZSA stand to say kia ora!

28/08/2025

A UK anaesthetic registrar's move to NZ - NZSA Trainee Rep Dr Dairshini Sithambaram shares in the latest issue of New Zealand Anaesthesia what she's learned since making the move, the good, the challenging, and everything in between.

Read the latest Trainee Column

From the latest issue of the NZ Anaesthesia Magazine

27/08/2025

Nominations are open! Do you know of a colleague deserving of recognition?
The NZSA President's Award recognises an NZSA member who has provided a sustained or specific contribution to the Society and the anaesthesia community.

Follow the link to start a nomination.
Nominations close 19 October.

Nominate a colleague deserving of recognition for their contribution to the NZSA and anaesthesia community.

25/08/2025

NZASM Workshop Highlight 🚨 The Wall Walk - Te Hīkoi Maumahara, Wednesday 12 November.
An interactive half-day workshop that will open your heart and mind to different perspectives of our nation’s history. By ‘walking through’ time and key events in Aotearoa New Zealand’s bicultural relations, you will gain a deeper understanding of the historical origins behind the inequities and intergenerational trauma that exist in our health system. You will be able to think more about the impact of history on today’s social outcomes and the role you can play as an individual within the larger system today, tomorrow and ahead.

Each attendee plays a small role in the walk, requiring a little bit of preparation (not much, and interesting stuff).
Want to know more? www.nzanaesthesia.com/wall-walk/

NZASM earlybird registration is open.
12-15 November, Kirikiriroa Hamilton.
Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists

Hoki whakamuri, kia anga whakamua. Look to the past to help forge the future. Gain a deeper understanding of the historical origins behind the inequities and intergenerational trauma that exist in our health system.

24/08/2025

NZSA Global Health Committee Chair, Dr Caroline Zhou, had the honour of presenting the NZSA Award for Best Country Update to Dr Mario Soares from Timor Leste at the Pacific Society of Anaesthetists Annual Refresher Course.
Congratulations Mario! And e mihi nui ana, a huge thank you, to the Pacific Society of Anaesthetists for hosting an inspiring week in Fiji!

20/08/2025

Who's going to Marrakech in 2026? Registration for WCA26 is open!

WCA2026 REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!

Secure your place at the 19th World Congress of Anaesthesiologists WCA2026, taking place 15–19 April 2026 in Marrakech, Morocco.

- Delegates from 130+ countries
- 300+ expert faculty
- 20 scientific tracks

Register early to secure reduced Early Bird fees!
📅 Early Bird Deadline: 21 January 2026
📅 Regular Deadline: 31 March 2026

Be part of the future of anaesthesiology: https://wcacongress.org/registration/

20/08/2025

With lectures and small group sessions facilitated by experts in their field, the one-day Inpatient Pain Network Meeting and Pain Nurses NZ National Education Day will offer targeted education for regional pain services.
Alongside networking opportunities and celebrations of our joint efforts in providing pain management in Aotearoa New Zealand.

Friday 5 December / Novotel, Auckland Airport
Registration is open:

Register now

20/08/2025

We're excited to hear from our volunteer locum teams as they settle into their host locations across the Pacific this week! 📷 updates from Tonga and Lautoka, Fiji!

18/08/2025

The August issue of New Zealand Anaesthesia is out now! Read online at https://heyzine.com/flip-book/NZSAAugust2025

In this issue, we delve into initiatives contributing to safe anaesthesia across the globe. Read about Dr Angelline Fa'arondo's imPACTful journey as an anaesthesia trainee studying in Fiji, The WFSA offers an update on their advocacy - amplifying anaesthesia's global voice, and how Lifebox ANZ is working towards safer surgery and anaesthesia programmes.

Plus, how embarking on your Te reo Māori learning isn't about perfection, and Christchurch anaesthetist Dr Hamish Gray reflects on three years as a Chief Clinical Advisor at the Ministry of Health.

The magazine of the NZSA

14/08/2025

The scientific and workshop programmes at this year's Aotearoa NZ Anaesthesia ASM offer a range of the latest updates, local and international expertise and some interesting perspectives. Including law & ethics, periop updates, and anaesthesia debates. Full programme up online now at www.nzanaesthesia.com/program

Earlybird registration is open.
Join us in Kirikiriroa Hamilton, 12-15 November

Programme Subject to change at any time, and without notice. Version date: 13 August, 2025 DOWNLOAD PDF COPY OF PROGRAMME ANZCA CPD INFORMATION