New Zealand Society of Anaesthetists
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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.
And that's a wrap on Aotearoa NZ Anaesthesia 2025! Thank you! Meetings like this wouldn't be possible without your decision to join us in Hamilton. The biggest thanks of all, to our Organising Committee for putting together an outstanding few days!
November 15, 2025 at 1:20 AM
And that's a wrap on Aotearoa NZ Anaesthesia 2025! Thank you! Meetings like this wouldn't be possible without your decision to join us in Hamilton. The biggest thanks of all, to our Organising Committee for putting together an outstanding few days!
Whakamihi, congratulations to our Aotearoa NZ Anaesthesia ASM Prize winners! 👏
John Ritchie Prize: A/Prof Ross Kennedy
ANZCA Trainee Prize: Dr Sarah Tomlinson
Best Poster Prize: Dr Megan Briscoe
and a commendation to Dr Wai Yan Bettina Fung
John Ritchie Prize: A/Prof Ross Kennedy
ANZCA Trainee Prize: Dr Sarah Tomlinson
Best Poster Prize: Dr Megan Briscoe
and a commendation to Dr Wai Yan Bettina Fung
November 14, 2025 at 1:37 AM
Whakamihi, congratulations to our Aotearoa NZ Anaesthesia ASM Prize winners! 👏
John Ritchie Prize: A/Prof Ross Kennedy
ANZCA Trainee Prize: Dr Sarah Tomlinson
Best Poster Prize: Dr Megan Briscoe
and a commendation to Dr Wai Yan Bettina Fung
John Ritchie Prize: A/Prof Ross Kennedy
ANZCA Trainee Prize: Dr Sarah Tomlinson
Best Poster Prize: Dr Megan Briscoe
and a commendation to Dr Wai Yan Bettina Fung
Not just any old ice cream, it's Duck Island Ice Cream! Today's members treat at the NZSA stand at NZAS25! See you soon, before they're all gone 😉
November 13, 2025 at 8:17 PM
Not just any old ice cream, it's Duck Island Ice Cream! Today's members treat at the NZSA stand at NZAS25! See you soon, before they're all gone 😉
Join us today at the Society's AGM to celebrate former Presidents of the NZSA and award the 2025 NZSA President's Award - 12pm in the Arena Lounge at NZASM25.
Lunch will be available in the room, and of course, today's treat - Duck Island Ice Creams!
Lunch will be available in the room, and of course, today's treat - Duck Island Ice Creams!
November 13, 2025 at 6:15 PM
Join us today at the Society's AGM to celebrate former Presidents of the NZSA and award the 2025 NZSA President's Award - 12pm in the Arena Lounge at NZASM25.
Lunch will be available in the room, and of course, today's treat - Duck Island Ice Creams!
Lunch will be available in the room, and of course, today's treat - Duck Island Ice Creams!
Fantastic day one at Aotearoa NZ Anaesthesia ASM25!
November 13, 2025 at 4:15 AM
Fantastic day one at Aotearoa NZ Anaesthesia ASM25!
Each day at NZASM25 also means a special member's treat at the NZSA stand! Pop by today for a quick massage with our talented massage therapists Shakira and Nicole from Bodyworkz!
November 12, 2025 at 11:25 PM
Each day at NZASM25 also means a special member's treat at the NZSA stand! Pop by today for a quick massage with our talented massage therapists Shakira and Nicole from Bodyworkz!
Professor Jamie Sleigh delivered the 2025 Alan Merry Oration, launching Aotearoa NZ Anaesthesia ASM 2025. Reflecting on his long career in anaesthesia and how curiosity will continue to motivate and help us continue do better - inspirational thought for the next few days!
November 12, 2025 at 8:51 PM
Professor Jamie Sleigh delivered the 2025 Alan Merry Oration, launching Aotearoa NZ Anaesthesia ASM 2025. Reflecting on his long career in anaesthesia and how curiosity will continue to motivate and help us continue do better - inspirational thought for the next few days!
We have some fun member-only treats lined up from our exhibition stand for the next couple of days at NZASM25! Stop by, say kia ora and enjoy a different treat each day: massages, Duck Island ice cream and Raglan Kettle Korn!
See you soon!
See you soon!
November 12, 2025 at 4:50 AM
We have some fun member-only treats lined up from our exhibition stand for the next couple of days at NZASM25! Stop by, say kia ora and enjoy a different treat each day: massages, Duck Island ice cream and Raglan Kettle Korn!
See you soon!
See you soon!
This day dedicated to education for regional pain services is open to anaesthetists, nurses and their colleagues. Focussed on continued learning and networking, you're invited to join them in Auckland, Fri 5 December.
Check out the programme and register at anaesthesia.nz/events/inpat...
Check out the programme and register at anaesthesia.nz/events/inpat...
NZSA Inpatient Pain Network Meeting & Pain Nurses NZ National Education Day
Register now
anaesthesia.nz
November 11, 2025 at 7:41 PM
This day dedicated to education for regional pain services is open to anaesthetists, nurses and their colleagues. Focussed on continued learning and networking, you're invited to join them in Auckland, Fri 5 December.
Check out the programme and register at anaesthesia.nz/events/inpat...
Check out the programme and register at anaesthesia.nz/events/inpat...
Less than 24 hours until the Aotearoa NZ Anaesthesia ASM kicks off! If you're not joining us in Kirikiriroa Hamilton, you can still register for on-demand and access recordings of the scientific programme between no 24 and Jan 31!
www.nzanaesthesia.com/on-demand-re...
www.nzanaesthesia.com/on-demand-re...
November 11, 2025 at 12:40 AM
Less than 24 hours until the Aotearoa NZ Anaesthesia ASM kicks off! If you're not joining us in Kirikiriroa Hamilton, you can still register for on-demand and access recordings of the scientific programme between no 24 and Jan 31!
www.nzanaesthesia.com/on-demand-re...
www.nzanaesthesia.com/on-demand-re...
More than 13,000 incidents have been reported to webAIRS! Making it the largest anaesthetic incident reporting and learning database in the world. Built by anaesthetists and supported by the NZSA, ASA and ANZCA, webAIRS reflects our shared dedication to patient safety and continuous improvement!
November 9, 2025 at 9:30 PM
More than 13,000 incidents have been reported to webAIRS! Making it the largest anaesthetic incident reporting and learning database in the world. Built by anaesthetists and supported by the NZSA, ASA and ANZCA, webAIRS reflects our shared dedication to patient safety and continuous improvement!
Some of the patient resources available from myanaesthesia.nz/ have been translated into te Reo Māori, Simplified Chinese, Samoan and Tongan. You can see which resources have been translated and access the translated versions directly from the home screen too!
November 5, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Some of the patient resources available from myanaesthesia.nz/ have been translated into te Reo Māori, Simplified Chinese, Samoan and Tongan. You can see which resources have been translated and access the translated versions directly from the home screen too!
The Cook Islands are looking for Anaesthetic locum cover for Rarotonga Hospital asap or in a weeks time.
If you or someone you know is available and interested please contact the NZSA at nzsa@anaesthesia.nz and we’ll put you in touch.
If you or someone you know is available and interested please contact the NZSA at nzsa@anaesthesia.nz and we’ll put you in touch.
November 5, 2025 at 6:48 PM
The Cook Islands are looking for Anaesthetic locum cover for Rarotonga Hospital asap or in a weeks time.
If you or someone you know is available and interested please contact the NZSA at nzsa@anaesthesia.nz and we’ll put you in touch.
If you or someone you know is available and interested please contact the NZSA at nzsa@anaesthesia.nz and we’ll put you in touch.
Closing Friday! Send your abstract submissions in now for the 2025 NZ Annual Registrars' Meeting.
1-5pm Friday 5 December at the Clinical Education Centre, Auckland City Hospital
Prizes are on offer! For full submission details and forms 👉 anaesthesia.nz/events/nz-an...
1-5pm Friday 5 December at the Clinical Education Centre, Auckland City Hospital
Prizes are on offer! For full submission details and forms 👉 anaesthesia.nz/events/nz-an...
NZ Annual Registrars Meeting 2025
Abstracts submissions are open!
anaesthesia.nz
November 3, 2025 at 10:15 PM
Closing Friday! Send your abstract submissions in now for the 2025 NZ Annual Registrars' Meeting.
1-5pm Friday 5 December at the Clinical Education Centre, Auckland City Hospital
Prizes are on offer! For full submission details and forms 👉 anaesthesia.nz/events/nz-an...
1-5pm Friday 5 December at the Clinical Education Centre, Auckland City Hospital
Prizes are on offer! For full submission details and forms 👉 anaesthesia.nz/events/nz-an...
The extended deadline closes on Wednesday!
Are you heading overseas for a fellowship in 2026? Apply now for the BWT Ritchie Scholarship. A financial contribution to assist a trainee in undertaking an international fellowship. For more: www.anaesthesiaeducation.org.nz/bwt-ritchie-...
Are you heading overseas for a fellowship in 2026? Apply now for the BWT Ritchie Scholarship. A financial contribution to assist a trainee in undertaking an international fellowship. For more: www.anaesthesiaeducation.org.nz/bwt-ritchie-...
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November 2, 2025 at 7:15 PM
The extended deadline closes on Wednesday!
Are you heading overseas for a fellowship in 2026? Apply now for the BWT Ritchie Scholarship. A financial contribution to assist a trainee in undertaking an international fellowship. For more: www.anaesthesiaeducation.org.nz/bwt-ritchie-...
Are you heading overseas for a fellowship in 2026? Apply now for the BWT Ritchie Scholarship. A financial contribution to assist a trainee in undertaking an international fellowship. For more: www.anaesthesiaeducation.org.nz/bwt-ritchie-...
Closing next week! The extended deadline for applications for the BWT Ritchie Scholarship close November 5. If you're heading overseas to start a fellowship next year, consider applying today www.anaesthesiaeducation.org.nz/bwt-ritchie-...
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October 30, 2025 at 6:15 AM
Closing next week! The extended deadline for applications for the BWT Ritchie Scholarship close November 5. If you're heading overseas to start a fellowship next year, consider applying today www.anaesthesiaeducation.org.nz/bwt-ritchie-...
Only two weeks to go! It's not too late to register either. Or if you can't make in-person register as an on-demand delegate and get access to recordings of the scientific programme to watch in your own time between Nov 24 and Jan 31.
www.nzanaesthesia.com/
www.nzanaesthesia.com/
Aotearoa NZ Anaesthesia ASM 2025
November 12-15, Kirikiriroa Hamilton, New Zealand
www.nzanaesthesia.com
October 30, 2025 at 2:30 AM
Only two weeks to go! It's not too late to register either. Or if you can't make in-person register as an on-demand delegate and get access to recordings of the scientific programme to watch in your own time between Nov 24 and Jan 31.
www.nzanaesthesia.com/
www.nzanaesthesia.com/
The Inpatient Pain Network Meeting and Pain Nurses NZ National Education Day is open to all anaesthetists and your colleagues. Friday 5 December at the Novotel, Auckland Airport. Register yourself or your team at anaesthesia.nz/events/inpat...
NZSA Inpatient Pain Network Meeting & Pain Nurses NZ National Education Day
Register now
anaesthesia.nz
October 28, 2025 at 7:05 PM
The Inpatient Pain Network Meeting and Pain Nurses NZ National Education Day is open to all anaesthetists and your colleagues. Friday 5 December at the Novotel, Auckland Airport. Register yourself or your team at anaesthesia.nz/events/inpat...
All members are invited to our Annual General Meeting (AGM) - 12-1pm, Friday 14 November in Kirikiriroa Hamilton during the Aotearoa NZ Anaesthesia ASM.
Can't make it in person? Join us on Zoom, or submit your vote via proxy. For the full AGM pack:
anaesthesia.nz/news/agm-202
Can't make it in person? Join us on Zoom, or submit your vote via proxy. For the full AGM pack:
anaesthesia.nz/news/agm-202
NZSA Annual General Meeting
12pm, November 14 2025
anaesthesia.nz
October 21, 2025 at 8:25 PM
All members are invited to our Annual General Meeting (AGM) - 12-1pm, Friday 14 November in Kirikiriroa Hamilton during the Aotearoa NZ Anaesthesia ASM.
Can't make it in person? Join us on Zoom, or submit your vote via proxy. For the full AGM pack:
anaesthesia.nz/news/agm-202
Can't make it in person? Join us on Zoom, or submit your vote via proxy. For the full AGM pack:
anaesthesia.nz/news/agm-202
BWT Ritchie Scholarship Applications have been extended to November 5th! Eligibility criteria and application details are available on the ANZAEC website. www.anaesthesiaeducation.org.nz/bwt-ritchie-...
If you have any questions, don't hesitate to get in touch.
If you have any questions, don't hesitate to get in touch.
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October 17, 2025 at 3:00 AM
BWT Ritchie Scholarship Applications have been extended to November 5th! Eligibility criteria and application details are available on the ANZAEC website. www.anaesthesiaeducation.org.nz/bwt-ritchie-...
If you have any questions, don't hesitate to get in touch.
If you have any questions, don't hesitate to get in touch.
There are still spaces available in Nick Petrie's workshop during NZASM25, focused on developing your resilience, leadership skills and improving your ability to switch off and relax when not at work.
Want to know more? www.nzanaesthesia.com/resilience-a...
Want to know more? www.nzanaesthesia.com/resilience-a...
Resilience and Leadership Workshop - Aotearoa NZ Anaesthesia ASM 2025
Resilience, de-stressing and improving your ability to switch off after work. Gain insight into your personal coping profile and discover how you can help others in your team and family to deal with the demands of life in this interactive workshop for current or future leaders.
www.nzanaesthesia.com
October 16, 2025 at 7:30 PM
There are still spaces available in Nick Petrie's workshop during NZASM25, focused on developing your resilience, leadership skills and improving your ability to switch off and relax when not at work.
Want to know more? www.nzanaesthesia.com/resilience-a...
Want to know more? www.nzanaesthesia.com/resilience-a...
Happy World Anaesthesia Day 🎉 Tēnā koe i āu mahi – thank you for your work
To celebrate, the NZSA sent departments across the motu a little box of treats to celebrate. We hope you and your team enjoy them!
To celebrate, the NZSA sent departments across the motu a little box of treats to celebrate. We hope you and your team enjoy them!
October 15, 2025 at 9:15 PM
Happy World Anaesthesia Day 🎉 Tēnā koe i āu mahi – thank you for your work
To celebrate, the NZSA sent departments across the motu a little box of treats to celebrate. We hope you and your team enjoy them!
To celebrate, the NZSA sent departments across the motu a little box of treats to celebrate. We hope you and your team enjoy them!
Nominations close on Sunday!
The NZSA President's Award seeks to recognise an NZSA member who has provided a sustained or specific contribution to the Society and anaesthesia community.
anaesthesia.nz/news/preside...
This award will be presented during the Society's AGM in November.
The NZSA President's Award seeks to recognise an NZSA member who has provided a sustained or specific contribution to the Society and anaesthesia community.
anaesthesia.nz/news/preside...
This award will be presented during the Society's AGM in November.
Nominations - 2025 NZSA President's Award
Nominate a colleague deserving of recognition for their contribution to the NZSA and anaesthesia community.
anaesthesia.nz
October 14, 2025 at 8:52 PM
Nominations close on Sunday!
The NZSA President's Award seeks to recognise an NZSA member who has provided a sustained or specific contribution to the Society and anaesthesia community.
anaesthesia.nz/news/preside...
This award will be presented during the Society's AGM in November.
The NZSA President's Award seeks to recognise an NZSA member who has provided a sustained or specific contribution to the Society and anaesthesia community.
anaesthesia.nz/news/preside...
This award will be presented during the Society's AGM in November.
Our myanaesthesia.nz/ resource for parents and caregivers of tamariki offers easy to understand info and tips to help your patient's whānau prepare their child for anaesthesia. Share the link with your patients or print a QR code poster to hang in patient spaces.
anaesthesia.nz/patient-reso...
anaesthesia.nz/patient-reso...
For parents and caregivers of tamariki (children) having an anaesthetic
Patient education resources from the NZSA
anaesthesia.nz
October 14, 2025 at 6:35 AM
Our myanaesthesia.nz/ resource for parents and caregivers of tamariki offers easy to understand info and tips to help your patient's whānau prepare their child for anaesthesia. Share the link with your patients or print a QR code poster to hang in patient spaces.
anaesthesia.nz/patient-reso...
anaesthesia.nz/patient-reso...