The New Zealand Society of Anaesthetists (NZSA) represents and supports the community of medically registered anaesthetists and SPMPs in Aotearoa New Zealand through advocacy, community connection and educational opportunities.
New Zealand Society of Anaesthetists
CSC2026 Keynote speaker, Prof Paul Bowie, highlights how Human Factors are even more useful than you think in this early issue article from the August issue of Te Puna Kairehu. Read more [https://kairehu.anaesthesia.nz/csc26speaker]
CSC2026 Early bird registration ends June 30
Applications are open for the BWT Ritchie Scholarship towards an international fellowship in 2027.
Apply now [https://www.anaesthesiaeducation.org.nz/bwt-ritchie-scholarship]
Applications close September 30 2026
Early bird registration is open!
The NZSA is excited to host this new meeting exclusively for anaesthesia trainees.
Te Aka Tauwhiro
Friday 27 - Saturday 28 November 2026
Millennium Hotel, Tāhuna Queenstown
Register now [https://www.tauwhiro.anaesthesia.nz/registration]
Calling all researchers! CSC26 Abstract submissions close on Monday!
Submissions are open in the following categories:
✍️John Ritchie NZSA Prize
✍️CSC Trainee Member Group (TMG) Best Poster Prize
✍️CSC Trainee Member Audit/Survey Prize
For more info visit [ csc2026.com.au/call-for-abs... ]
In the latest issue of Te Puna Kairehu, NZSA Trainee Rep Dr Anne Chiang discusses the influence of the broader currents of change on training and the important network of people who deliver the lessons that can't be written down.
Read more at [https://kairehu.anaesthesia.nz/traineeapril26/]
Win 1 of 2 Australian Society of Anaesthetists' NSC 2027 Japan Congress Registrations!
Register for CSC 2026 before June 30 and go in the draw to win! *T&Cs apply.
Hunter Valley, NSW
8–11 October
CSC 2026
Hosted by the ASA and the NZSA
The Annual General Meeting (AGM) for the NZSA will be held: 7pm, Weds 24 June on Zoom.
Information for the AGM is available from the website: anaesthesia.nz/news/agm2026 (login required).
If you’re unable to attend but wish to vote, you may complete a proxy form, available from the link above.
Tonight! There's still time to register
Webinar: Te reo Māori in a clinical setting, with guest speaker Ella Sargent from Manawa Māori.
Tues 19 May, 6.30pm
Register [https://anaesthesia.nz/news/webinar12026]
The Royal Children's Hospital Melbourne is holding an online information evening, May 25, for senior anaesthesia trainees considering a Paediatric Anaesthesia Fellowship at their hospital — including PICU and NICU rotation options.
7:30pm AEST / 9.30pm NZST
events.rch-anaesthesia.org/
Whakamihi, congratulations to Dr Paul Baker, who has been recognised in this year's King's Birthday Honours and appointed Knight of the NZ Order of Merit for his services to health.
New Zealand Society of Anaesthetists
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New Zealand Society of Anaesthetists
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Information evening for prospective Paediatric Anaesthesia Fellows at the Royal Children's Hospital, Melbourne. Monday 25 May 2026, 19:30 AEST, online via Zoom.
events.rch-anaesthesia.org
In all, 178 people have been recognised in this year's King's Birthday Honours.
