New Zealand Society of Anaesthetists
@thenzsa.bsky.social
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.
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 to watch between 24 November - 31 January.
Register for on-demand before November 30. www.nzanaesthesia.com/on-demand-re...
Register for on-demand before November 30. www.nzanaesthesia.com/on-demand-re...
November 19, 2025 at 6:25 AM
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 to watch between 24 November - 31 January.
Register for on-demand before November 30. www.nzanaesthesia.com/on-demand-re...
Register for on-demand before November 30. www.nzanaesthesia.com/on-demand-re...
Save the date - The Combined Scientific Congress 2026 (CSC), 8-11 October, Hunter Valley, NSW!
A combined NZSA and @asa-australia.bsky.social event.
csc2026.com.au/
A combined NZSA and @asa-australia.bsky.social event.
csc2026.com.au/
November 18, 2025 at 6:30 AM
Save the date - The Combined Scientific Congress 2026 (CSC), 8-11 October, Hunter Valley, NSW!
A combined NZSA and @asa-australia.bsky.social event.
csc2026.com.au/
A combined NZSA and @asa-australia.bsky.social event.
csc2026.com.au/
During last week's AGM, Dr Morgan Edwards handed the NZSA Presidency to President-elect, Dr Jonathan Panckhurst. 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 as Immediate Past President on the NZSA Executive Committee.
November 17, 2025 at 10:25 PM
During last week's AGM, Dr Morgan Edwards handed the NZSA Presidency to President-elect, Dr Jonathan Panckhurst. 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 as Immediate Past President on the NZSA Executive Committee.
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!
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.
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!
We are delighted to welcome Professor Bruce Biccard, the Nuffield Professor of Anaesthetic Science at the University of Oxford, to the Aotearoa NZ Anaesthesia ASM 2025 international keynote speaker line-up!
Register now and join us in Kirikiriroa Hamilton 12-15 November. www.nzanaesthesia.com/
Register now and join us in Kirikiriroa Hamilton 12-15 November. www.nzanaesthesia.com/
October 7, 2025 at 8:25 PM
We are delighted to welcome Professor Bruce Biccard, the Nuffield Professor of Anaesthetic Science at the University of Oxford, to the Aotearoa NZ Anaesthesia ASM 2025 international keynote speaker line-up!
Register now and join us in Kirikiriroa Hamilton 12-15 November. www.nzanaesthesia.com/
Register now and join us in Kirikiriroa Hamilton 12-15 November. www.nzanaesthesia.com/
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October 6, 2025 at 10:40 PM
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Our immense thanks to the @asa-australia.bsky.social for an outstanding few days at #NSC25! We've had a great time connecting with our colleagues on this side of the Tasman and found great inspiration from the wonderful talks given. Thank you for having us!
October 5, 2025 at 5:06 AM
Our immense thanks to the @asa-australia.bsky.social for an outstanding few days at #NSC25! We've had a great time connecting with our colleagues on this side of the Tasman and found great inspiration from the wonderful talks given. Thank you for having us!
Aotearoa NZ Anaesthesia ASM 2025 earlybird registration closes today ❗Register now and lock in the discounted rate. www.nzanaesthesia.com/registration Registration remains open at standard rates from Monday.
@anzca.bsky.social
@anzca.bsky.social
October 4, 2025 at 7:10 PM
Aotearoa NZ Anaesthesia ASM 2025 earlybird registration closes today ❗Register now and lock in the discounted rate. www.nzanaesthesia.com/registration Registration remains open at standard rates from Monday.
@anzca.bsky.social
@anzca.bsky.social
Combined Scientific Congress (CSC) 2026! Launched today at #NSC25
We're excited to co-host this five-yearly event again with the Australian Society of Anaesthetists in the beautiful Hunter Valley, NSW!
Save the date: 8-11 October 2026
We're excited to co-host this five-yearly event again with the Australian Society of Anaesthetists in the beautiful Hunter Valley, NSW!
Save the date: 8-11 October 2026
October 4, 2025 at 3:54 AM
Combined Scientific Congress (CSC) 2026! Launched today at #NSC25
We're excited to co-host this five-yearly event again with the Australian Society of Anaesthetists in the beautiful Hunter Valley, NSW!
Save the date: 8-11 October 2026
We're excited to co-host this five-yearly event again with the Australian Society of Anaesthetists in the beautiful Hunter Valley, NSW!
Save the date: 8-11 October 2026
Fantastic ODEC session at #NSC25! Humbling and insightful talks, including from Pacific Society of Anaesthetists’ President, Dr Eunice Onisimo. Our thanks to all of the speakers!
October 3, 2025 at 5:31 AM
Fantastic ODEC session at #NSC25! Humbling and insightful talks, including from Pacific Society of Anaesthetists’ President, Dr Eunice Onisimo. Our thanks to all of the speakers!
Thrilled to be at the Australian Society of Anaesthetists #NSC25! And looking forward to an inspirational few days here in Canberra. Who else is in town?
October 3, 2025 at 12:47 AM
Thrilled to be at the Australian Society of Anaesthetists #NSC25! And looking forward to an inspirational few days here in Canberra. Who else is in town?
Earlybird registration for Aotearoa NZ Anaesthesia ASM 2025 closes October 5!
Register now to secure the discounted rate and join us 12-15 November 2025 in Kirikiriroa Hamilton
www.nzanaesthesia.com/registration
Register now to secure the discounted rate and join us 12-15 November 2025 in Kirikiriroa Hamilton
www.nzanaesthesia.com/registration
September 24, 2025 at 3:40 AM
Earlybird registration for Aotearoa NZ Anaesthesia ASM 2025 closes October 5!
Register now to secure the discounted rate and join us 12-15 November 2025 in Kirikiriroa Hamilton
www.nzanaesthesia.com/registration
Register now to secure the discounted rate and join us 12-15 November 2025 in Kirikiriroa Hamilton
www.nzanaesthesia.com/registration