In case you missed it - early bird registration for #CSC26 is officially open! Register now and take advantage of early bird rates: csc2026.com.au/ for the Combined Scientific Congress 2026 — proudly hosted by the @asa-australia.bsky.social and the New Zealand Society of Anaesthetists (NZSA).

In the latest issue of Te Puna Kairehu, we hear from two Wellington Geriatricians who've established a Perioperative Older Persons Service (POPS) in Wellington to improve support for older adults under General and Vascular surgical services. Read more [https://kairehu.anaesthesia.nz/pops/]

Please stop by the NZSA stand if you’re at ANZCA ASM! Opposite the podcast stage we have a few goodies to take home, some tasty tea to fuel you for the next session and most importantly we’d love to hear how we can support you

Thanks to this afternoon’s speakers taking us through lessons about mass casualty burn disasters learned and the lasting impact on survivors, providers and health systems at ANZCA ASM

The NZSA’s Global Health Committee (GHC) is seeking a new Trainee Representative to join their Committee. Get involved in global health and projects that help make a difference, with the support of experienced colleagues. Find out more [https://anaesthesia.nz/news/ghctrainee/#ghcrep]

Who’s at the ANZCA ASM? pop by and say kia ora at the NZSA stand in the exhibition hall

ANZCA has released an updated PS55 MH with increased minimum recommended dantrolene stocks to reflect updated information, including international guidance. [www.anzca.edu.au/news-and-safety-alerts/ps55-mh-update-increased-minimum-recommended-dantrolene-stocks]

Applications have been extended until May 10! Trainees are invited to apply for the NZSA's Global Health Committee Trainee Grant toward attending the Pacific Society of Anaesthetists Meeting, 31 August - 4 September in Fiji. Get all the details [https://anaesthesia.nz/news/ghctrainee/]

The April issue of Te Puna Kairehu is up now at kairehu.anaesthesia.nz/ Featuring a selection of articles from the NZSA, achievements in our anaesthesia and medical community, and areas we hope will be of interest to you.

Last chance to apply, closes Thursday! The NZSA GHC offers this annual grant towards the cost for a NZ anaesthesia trainee to attend the PSA's annual conference, this year 31 August - 4 September in Fiji. Get all the details [https://anaesthesia.nz/global-health-committee/#ghctrainee]

Webinar: Te reo Māori in a clinical setting, with guest speaker Ella Sargent, Director of Manawa Māori Tues 19 May, 6.30pm Register now [https://anaesthesia.nz/news/webinar12026] This is an NZSA Member exclusive webinar

The Epidurals for Labour resource on myanaesthesia.nz/ is now also available in Hindi and Korean. Adding to the translated versions of this resource, also available in Te reo Māori, Samoan and Tongan. Visit the resource at [https://anaesthesia.nz/patient-resources/resources/epidurals-labour/]

Apply now to attend this year's Real World Anaesthesia Course - 26-30 October in Melbourne Apply now: asa.org.au/event/2026-r...

Anaesthesia trainees! Fill in your interest to come to Te Aka Tauwhiro in Queenstown, and we'll keep in touch when registrations open! [www.tauwhiro.anaesthesia.nz]. Join us 27-28 November in Queenstown!

An interesting talk from Professor Adrian Gelb exploring the question, can anaesthesiologists lead on patient safety again? For the WFSA’s WCA 2026 Harold Griffith Lecture. Wonderful to see some of our Aotearoa community acknowledged for their leadership and mahi 👏

The NZSA’s Global Health Committee (GHC) is seeking a new Trainee Representative to join their Committee. A great opportunity for a trainee interested in global health and safe and equitable access to high-quality anaesthesia care. Find out more [https://anaesthesia.nz/news/ghctrainee/#ghcrep]

It was inspiring to hear about the mahi and all that the WFSA represents at the 2026 General Assembly. Who's in Marrakech for the @wfsa.bsky.social World Congress?

Applications open next week, April 21, for this year's Real World Anaesthesia Course (RWAC2026). 26-30 October 2026 - Melbourne Spaces are limited to just 20. Keep an eye out on socials and the Australian Society of Anaesthetists website for the application form.

Let us know you're keen to come to Te Aka Tauwhiro, and we'll keep in touch when registrations open! All anaesthesia trainees are invited! Fill in your EOI [www.tauwhiro.anaesthesia.nz] Join us 27-28 November in Queenstown!

Applications close April 30! Apply now for the NZSA's Global Health Committee Trainee Grant towards attending the Pacific Society of Anaesthetists Meeting, 31 August - 4 September in Fiji. Get all the details [https://anaesthesia.nz/global-health-committee/#ghctrainee]

Applications for this year's Real World Anaesthesia Course RWAC2026 open April 21 on the Australian Society of Anaesthetists website. 26-30 October 2026 - Melbourne Spaces for this popular course are limited to just 20.

Registration is open for the Annual Queenstown Update in Anaesthesia (AQUA) 2026 20-22 August in a new venue - QT Hotel, Queenstown. events.jafa.co.nz/aqua-2026

Just over a week until the Paediatric Anaesthesia Network NZ (PANNZ) EducationAL Update Meeting 2026 in Tauranga on March 28-29! Who's coming? If you haven't had a chance to register yet, there's still time [https://www.spanza.org.au/Web/Events/2026-EVENTS/2026-PANNZ]

There's still time to apply! The NZSA GHC's trainee grant towards attending the Pacific Society of Anaesthetists' annual conference - 31 Aug - 4 Sept in Fiji. Applications close April 30. Get all the details [https://anaesthesia.nz/global-health-committee/#ghctrainee]

All anaesthesia trainees are invited to register their interest in attending Te Aka Tauwhiro, and we'll keep in touch when meeting registrations open. Fri 27 - Sat 28 November in Queenstown! Register your interest at [www.tauwhiro.anaesthesia.nz/]

In December, the NZSA launched its first issue of Te Puna Kairehu, the next step in the NZSA’s magazine. Now a fully online publication/website, Te Puna Kairehu, shares all the same articles from across our anaesthesia and medical community. Read the latest issue from kairehu.anaesthesia.nz/.

Shout out to our Anaesthetic Technician colleagues today for National Anaesthetic Technicians' Day! Thank you for the valuable mahi you provide in our anaesthesia and periop teams across the motu

The WFSA is launching its 2026 annual theme, Anaesthesiology Along the Patient Pathway, in this webinar. 13 March, 2am NZT - or register for the recording [https://wfsahq-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/1517724676626/WN_P9TXrA6qQT-pZEwJrwOpNQ#/registration]

We cannot thank the generous community of PACT donors enough. Please join us in celebrating the achievements of our PACT fellows, shared in their latest update [https://kairehu.anaesthesia.nz/update-from-our-pact-fellows/] Want to know more about PACT? Visit [https://bit.ly/3NKEKQs]

Due to demand, a second Perioperative Advanced Communication Skills Workshop has been added - 13-14 October at Moventpick Hotel Auckland. Places are limited and do fill fast. Eligible for ANZCA CPD as a practice evaluation activity. anaesthesia.nz/events/perio...

Nau mai, haere mai. A very warm welcome to all our new trainee members who have joined the NZSA over the past couple of weeks, following the Part zero courses. We're honoured that you've chosen to join our community.

There are still a couple of spaces left in this year's EPIC workshop, running the day after the PANNZ Education Update Meeting on Sun 29 March. Register now [https://www.spanza.org.au/Web/Events/2026-EVENTS/2026-PANNZ]

Last year's GHC Trainee Grant recipient Dr Chris King shares his highlights from the 2025 Pacific Society of Anaesthetists' Annual Meeting. Read more: kairehu.anaesthesia.nz/the-34th-pac... Applications are open for the 2026 Grant [https://anaesthesia.nz/global-health-committee/#ghctrainee]

NZASM25 Official Charity Partner Rainbow Place provides free, specialist nursing support for young people, like Talyn, living with advanced or life-limiting conditions. Talyn's mother generously shared his story in the latest issue of Te Puna Kairehu. [https://kairehu.anaesthesia.nz/talyns-story/]

Wishing the Part One Trainees all the best with their written exams tomorrow! Waimarie pai!

Read the latest NZSA Trainee Representative update in the NZSA's publication, Te Puna Kairehu. How it can feel as though the ground beneath our feet keeps shifting. Yet there is also opportunity in an evolving system. Read more [Read the full update: kairehu.anaesthesia.nz/traineedec25

Early bird ends on Monday! Register now to lock in the discounted rate for the PANNZ Educational Update Meeting 2026! >> 28-29 March, Tauranga Register now [https://www.spanza.org.au/Web/Events/2026-EVENTS/2026-PANNZ.aspx]

Applications are open for the NZSA's Global Health Committee Trainee Grant to attend the Pacific Society of Anaesthetists Meeting, 31 August - 4 September in Fiji. Get all the details [https://anaesthesia.nz/global-health-committee/#ghctrainee]

In the latest issue of the NZSA's publication, Te Puna Kairehu, Waitematā anaesthetist and NZSA Immediate Past President, Dr Morgan Edwards, shares her experience from a Global Health volunteer trip to Oshakati, Namibia. [https://kairehu.anaesthesia.nz/two-weeks-volunteering-in-a-namibian-hospital/]

New event for our Trainee community this November! Te Aka Tauwhiro, 27-28 November 2026 in Queenstown! Offering a mix of scientific content and human factors/non-technical skills for all stages of training. Save the date and help us spread the word! #teakatauwhiro26

Closing tomorrow! Ondemand viewing of the 2025 Aotearoa NZ Anaesthesia ASM closes 31 January. All on-demand and in-person delegates have been emailed their unique access link and login.

Calling all researchers! Submission deadline: Mon 15 June 2026 For more information on abstract submission guidelines, presentation formats and prize descriptions visit [ csc2026.com.au/call-for-abs... ] Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to share your research!

Quick reminder! Ondemand viewing of the 2025 Aotearoa NZ Anaesthesia ASM closes 31 January. All on-demand and in-person delegates have been emailed their unique access link and login.

Earlybird registration is closing! Last chance to access discounted registration rates to attend the World Congress of Anaesthesiologists in Marrakech - closing 21 Jan 23:59 GMT+1 (or just before midday 22 Jan NZT). Register now [https://wcacongress.org/registration/]

The latest update on how things are progressing in centres across the motu, all at different stages of the journey towards decommissioning reticulated nitrous oxide and transitioning to point of care cylinders. Read more: kairehu.anaesthesia.nz/decommission...

Abstracts are open for the Combined Scientific Congress 2026! Submission deadline: Mon 15 June For more information, visit [ csc2026.com.au/call-for-abs... ] Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to share your research! SAVE THE DATE CSC2026 - 8-11 October, Hunter Valley, NSW.

Virtual Course: Mindfulness for Health: An In-Depth Guide to Reducing stress and improving well-being. 8 weeks starting Feb 28. Delivered through a hybrid of virtual face-to-face sessions and on-demand online courses. Read the full course outline and register: events.humanitix.com/copy-of-mind...

January 2026 AIC Journal - Volume 54, Issue 1 - Out now! Access this latest issue via your NZSA Member Dashboard: anaesthesia.nz/member_resou...

For your summer reading, features from NZASM25: Improving patient care across Africa kairehu.anaesthesia.nz/asmspeaker25 Can blood flow restriction enhance elite-level team pursuit performance? kairehu.anaesthesia.nz/asm25speaker Talyn's story kairehu.anaesthesia.nz/talyns-story

As many of us reflect on the year that's been and consider the new year ahead, NZSA President Dr Jonathan Panckhurst does the same for the NZSA. In the latest President's report shared in Te Puna Kairehu, Dec 25 issue. Read more: kairehu.anaesthesia.nz/presidents-c... 📷credit: Freepik