New Zealand Society of Anaesthetists

23/06/2026

From 1 May 2026, new Rule 3A of the Health Information Privacy Code requires a health agency that collects health information about an individual, from someone other than that individual, to take reasonable steps to ensure the individual is aware of that collection.
This has particular relevance for private anaesthetists. In routine practice, anaesthetists may receive clinical information before having direct contact with the patient.

Written for the NZSA, the Medical Protection Society has provided advice specifically for anaesthetists on how the new rule may apply and some recommended actions. Read more on Te Puna Kairehu [https://kairehu.anaesthesia.nz/ipp3a]

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23/06/2026

Register now for Early Bird prices!
CSC26 Early Bird registration ends next week, June 30th - don't miss out! Book now: https://csc2026.com.au/

Combined Scientific Congress 2026 (CSC26)
Proudly hosted by the Australian Society of Anaesthetists (ASA) and the New Zealand Society of Anaesthetists (NZSA).

📍 Hunter Valley, NSW
📅 8–11 October 2026

Register for the CSC 2026 Hunter Valley before June 30th, 2026 and go in the draw to win 1 of 2 NSC 2027 Japan Congress Registrations!

You won’t want to miss this landmark event in anaesthesia and perioperative medicine.

22/06/2026

Tomorrow night!
Joining us on Zoom? Please register through the link below.
Can't make it, but wish to vote? Please send your completed proxy form to the NZSA before 5pm tomorrow (24/06).

The AGM pack and all information is available from the website: https://anaesthesia.nz/news/agm2026/ (login required).

22/06/2026

In case you missed it - early bird registration for Te Aka Tauwhiro, Aotearoa Trainee Meeting is open!
The programme is designed specifically for trainees to offer valuable learning that complies with the ANZCA scholar role meeting requirements. With a mixture of scientific content, human factors, and non-clinical skills alongside workshops and breakout sessions relevant to all stages of training.

Check out the programme [www.tauwhiro.anaesthesia.nz/programme]

Te Aka Tauwhiro
27-28 November 2026
Tāhuna, Queenstown

All anaesthesia trainees are invited to attend with special member rates for NZSA members (it's free to join as a trainee)

18/06/2026

Let us show you how easy it is to get to Hunter Valley for CSC2026!!!
Whether you're travelling by plane, train, car - or you haven't decided yet, we've got the details sorted!
Just visit the CSC website and navigate to our 'Getting to CSC 2026' page for all the information you'll need!

Find your way: https://csc2026.com.au/getting-to-csc-2026/
Don't forget! Early bird registrations end soon! Make sure to register for this unmissable event: https://csc2026.com.au/registration/

17/06/2026

A reminder to RSVP to attend via Zoom, or if you can't make it, to send in your proxy form for next week's AGM:
7pm, Wednesday 24 June 2026
Zoom, Virtual attendance only. Please RSVP via the link below.

We will be voting on the proposed member fees for 2027, and it's important we have your voice included.
Information and the Zoom registration link for the AGM are available from the website: https://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. This will need to be emailed to the NZSA before 5pm Wednesday 24 June, for your vote to be included.

15/06/2026

Healthcare is a high-consequence, high-risk industry, probably the most complex human work endeavour that has ever existed – yet it remains one of the least engaged with the scientific discipline designed to help manage that risk: Human Factors and Ergonomics.
CSC2026 Keynote speaker, Professor Paul Bowie, highlights how Human Factors are even more useful than you think and some helpful free resources you can utilise ahead of congress in this early issue article from the August issue of Te Puna Kairehu. Read more [https://kairehu.anaesthesia.nz/csc26speaker]

CSC26 Early bird registration closes June 30. Plus, register before early bird closes and go in the draw to win 1 of 2 registrations to ASA's 2027 NSC in Japan!

The Australian Society of Anaesthetists

12/06/2026

Calling all researchers! Abstract submissions close on Monday (15/06)!

Submissions are open for posters/presentations in the following categories:
✍️John Ritchie NZSA Prize
✍️CSC Trainee Member Group (TMG) Best Poster Prize
✍️CSC Trainee Member Audit/Survey Prize
✍️ASA Best Poster Prize
✍️Gilbert Troup ASA Prize
✍️ASA Rupert Hornabrook Prize

The ASA and NZSA invite you to submit an Abstract or Poster of your research for presentation.
Submission deadline: This Monday, 15 June 2026

For more information on abstract submission guidelines, presentation formats and prize descriptions, please visit [ https://csc2026.com.au/call-for-abstracts/ ]

The Australian Society of Anaesthetists

11/06/2026

Early bird registration is open!
The NZSA is excited to host this new meeting exclusively for anaesthesia trainees at all stages of the training programme.

Te Aka Tauwhiro
Friday 27 - Saturday 28 November 2026
Millennium Hotel, Tāhuna Queenstown
Register now [https://www.tauwhiro.anaesthesia.nz/registration]

All anaesthesia trainees are invited to register. NZSA members are eligible for the member discount on top of the special early bird rate. Now is the best time to register to join your trainee community in Tāhuna Queenstown.
Not a member? NZSA Trainee membership is free.

The New Zealand Society of Anaesthetists – Ngā Ringa Tauwhiro (NZSA) is delighted to invite all anaesthesia trainees to its inaugural trainee meeting, Te Aka Tauwhiro, to be held in Queenstown on 27–28 November.