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New Zealand Society of Anaesthetists @thenzsa.bsky.social · 19h

How will you celebrate World Anaesthesia on Friday? Join the WFSA for their 🧑‍💻 Global 12-hour Webinar Marathon with five live sessions 📹️ Video competition (win free registration to the World Congress of Anaesthesiologists 2028 in Canada) 📸 And #WAD2026 online photobooth buff.ly/B9P12Px

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New Zealand Society of Anaesthetists @thenzsa.bsky.social · 20h

Congrats to this year's John Ritchie Prize recipient, Dr Joe Hayward, alongside Dr Phil Quinn and Haniyeh Askari for their abstract, Improving Endotracheal Tube Cuff Pressure Safety in the Operating Theatre. Whakamihi, Joe, Phil, Haniyeh and all of this year's CSC26 Prize recipients 👏

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New Zealand Society of Anaesthetists @thenzsa.bsky.social · 11/10/2026

Ngā mihi nui nui ki a koe - There are so many people to thank for an outstanding CSC26!

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New Zealand Society of Anaesthetists @thenzsa.bsky.social · 10/10/2026

Today's CSC26 ODEC session offered thought-provoking and valuable updates from our Pacific neighbours and the FNU anaesthesia training programme. Thank you so much to all speakers for travelling to the Hunter Valley to share your experiences.

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New Zealand Society of Anaesthetists @thenzsa.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

What a motivating and inspirational start to CSC26 with the Kester Brown Lecture delivered by Dr Ross Kerridge. Taking us through the development of perioperative medicine - how a small idea grew into something great

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New Zealand Society of Anaesthetists @thenzsa.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

Great start yesterday at CSC26 with some hands on learning for workshop day!

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New Zealand Society of Anaesthetists @thenzsa.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

Early bird rates for Te Aka Tauwhiro end Oct 26. Register now and lock in the discounted rate to attend this exciting trainee meeting next month. There are payment options too. Choose between invoice, purchase order or credit card while registering. Register: buff.ly/wvBp7mv

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New Zealand Society of Anaesthetists @thenzsa.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

Who’s coming to CSC26? Stop by the NZSA stand and say kia ora - we've brought some tasty little treats over to keep the energy levels up and would love to have a kōrero about your mahi and how the NZSA can support you.

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New Zealand Society of Anaesthetists @thenzsa.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

We are excited to share the next webinar in our member-exclusive series! Learn how to recognise the key signs of burnout and reflect on your pressure points and self-care behaviour in this webinar designed specifically for anaesthetists. Register to join us on November 11th: buff.ly/5vlx2gF

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New Zealand Society of Anaesthetists @thenzsa.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Join us tomorrow for the start of the 2026 Combined Scientific Congress scientific programme in the beautiful Hunter Valley! CSC26 runs Thu 8 to Sun 11 October with thought-provoking lectures and plenaries, outstanding masterclasses, workshops & practice evaluations. Register today: buff.ly/wRnKBOP

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New Zealand Society of Anaesthetists @thenzsa.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Next month, the Waitematā Anaesthesiology Refresher in Medicine UPdate (WARMUP) is a one-day conference for anaesthetists, intensivists, and pain medicine specialists. 📅 Saturday 14 November 8am-6pm 📍 Whenuā Pupuke Education Centre, North Shore Hospital Register today at buff.ly/4I3JkGL

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New Zealand Society of Anaesthetists @thenzsa.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Webinar: Precision and Safety in Regional Anaesthesia 11pm 7 Oct (NZDT) Join on Zoom: buff.ly/Ry46R8L Explore how artificial intelligence may help enhance decision-making and precision in regional anaesthesia. Hosted by the Philippine Society of Anesthesiologists & Japan Society of Anesthesiologists

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New Zealand Society of Anaesthetists @thenzsa.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Who's joining us next week at the 2026 Combined Scientific Congress in the beautiful Hunter Valley? The scientific programme runs Thu 8 to Sun 11 October, featuring thought-provoking lectures and plenaries, outstanding masterclasses, workshops, and practice evaluations. Register: buff.ly/wRnKBOP

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New Zealand Society of Anaesthetists @thenzsa.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Te Aka Tauwhiro session highlight: Keeping training interesting. Get inspired to pursue interests, paths and ideas outside of clinical practice Te Aka Tauwhiro, Anaesthesia Trainee Meeting 📅 27-28 November 2026 📍 Tāhuna Queenstown Check out the full programme and register: buff.ly/axQe0To

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New Zealand Society of Anaesthetists @thenzsa.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

The New Zealand Society of Anaesthetists Ngā Ringa Tauwhiro o Aotearoa and the Australian Society of Anaesthetists Combined Scientific Congress (CSC 2026) would like to thank our valued partners for their support of this congress.

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New Zealand Society of Anaesthetists @thenzsa.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Applications close tomorrow! There's still time to apply. Find out more and apply now: www.anaesthesiaeducation.org.nz/application-... This Scholarship is administered by the Aotearoa NZ Anaesthetists Education Committee - a joint subcommittee of the NZSA and NZ National Committee of ANZCA.

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BWT Ritchie Scholarship applications | ANZAEC

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New Zealand Society of Anaesthetists @thenzsa.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Connect with other trainees while you’re at Te Aka Tauwhiro. The relaxed social programme will kick off with the Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Welcome Reception straight after our Day 1 programme on the Friday afternoon. Early bird rates end next month! www.tauwhiro.anaesthesia.nz

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New Zealand Society of Anaesthetists @thenzsa.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Spaces are still available at this year's Northland Regional Anaesthesia Workshop 31 Oct - Sun 1 Nov Waitangi Treaty Grounds, Northland An intermediate-level regional anaesthesia workshop run by the Department of Anaesthesia and Pain, Whangārei Hospital. Plus optional cultural workshop on Fri 30th.

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New Zealand Society of Anaesthetists @thenzsa.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

In the latest issue of Te Puna Kairehu, read about how learning to plan under the ‘fog of war’ and other lessons from the field helped shape a Hawke's Bay anaesthetist's civilian practice. Read more: buff.ly/MdHv02N

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New Zealand Society of Anaesthetists @thenzsa.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

We're pleased to offer special accommodation rates for Te Aka Tauwhiro delegates to stay at our meeting venue, the Millennium Hotel Queenstown. Reserve your room during registration. For all the details and rates [buff.ly/1H1natO]

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New Zealand Society of Anaesthetists @thenzsa.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

How great is this sustainability week at Waitematā! Led by Sustainability Fellow Dr Elaine Yip, the week brought staff together around practical ways to reduce their environmental footprint - at work and on the journey there. Ka rawe ngā mahi! Great work Waitematā 👏

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New Zealand Society of Anaesthetists @thenzsa.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Nominations close this Sunday. If you know of someone deserving recognition for their contribution to the anaesthesia community and the NZSA, help us celebrate their mahi and nominate them for this year's NZSA President's Award: anaesthesia.nz/news/2026-nz...

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New Zealand Society of Anaesthetists @thenzsa.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

No matter where in the world you might be headed, the BWT Ritchie Scholarship aims to support an anaesthesia trainee undertaking an international fellowship. Applications for 2027 close next week - get all the details and apply: www.anaesthesiaeducation.org.nz/application-...

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BWT Ritchie Scholarship applications | ANZAEC

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New Zealand Society of Anaesthetists @thenzsa.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Families at CSC2026! This year, the Combined Scientific Congress 2026 (CSC26), proudly hosted by the ASA & NZSA, will take place in the Hunter Valley during the school holidays! There's plenty of fun to be had outside of the lecture hall! Visit csc2026.com.au to learn more or book your place today!

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New Zealand Society of Anaesthetists @thenzsa.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

The CSC takes place during the Spring school holidays, the perfect time to visit the Hunter Valley Gardens with the family! Face painting, lantern making, wood painting, and more! Visit the Gardens' website to start planning your time with the kids now! Register: csc2026.com.au/registration/

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New Zealand Society of Anaesthetists @thenzsa.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Having very recently completed and passed her final ANZCA exam, NZSA Trainee Representative Dr Dairshini Sithambaram reflects on the identity shift that comes after finally crossing that finish line in the August issue of Te Puna Kairehu. Continue reading [buff.ly/DN0K2Mo]

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New Zealand Society of Anaesthetists @thenzsa.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

How has this te wiki o te reo Māori been for you? Can we challenge you to continue using your kupu hou (new words)? How about using your karakia or hui process framework reference cards? Or the other reo Māori resources available through your NZSA Member Dashboard here [buff.ly/Du7GOxk].

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New Zealand Society of Anaesthetists @thenzsa.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Let’s explore some social places and why not try naming them in te reo today? The hospital (hōhipera), a library (te whare pukapuka), the gym (te whare whakapakari tinana), or maybe the airport (te taunga rererangi) if you’re travelling today.

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New Zealand Society of Anaesthetists @thenzsa.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Today we’re going to go back to the very popular webinar we held earlier in the year with Ella Sargent from Manawa Māori on ‘Te reo Māori in a clinical setting’, NZSA members can watch a recording of the webinar via your Member Dashboard (login required). [buff.ly/ycXmtNN]

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Te reo Māori in a Clinical Setting | The New Zealand Society of Anaesthetists

Resources to assist NZSA members with bringing te reo Māori and tikanga Māori into clinical practice, including Karakia and the Hui Process

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New Zealand Society of Anaesthetists @thenzsa.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Today (i tēnei rā) we’re looking at reo at home. You may be familiar with the pātai (question) ‘Kei te pēhea koe?’ or ‘How are you?’ Maybe you’re ‘kei te pai’. Or maybe today you might try a different reply. Here are some more options to try; which one will you use today?

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New Zealand Society of Anaesthetists @thenzsa.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Nominate a colleague who deserves recognition. The NZSA President's Award aims to recognise someone who has provided a sustained or specific contribution to the Society and anaesthesia community. Nominees must be an NZSA member. Nominations close Sunday 27 September: anaesthesia.nz/news/2026-nz...

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New Zealand Society of Anaesthetists @thenzsa.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Kia ora! It’s Te wiki o te reo Māori this week, and we're following reomaori.co.xn--nzs-so0a daily themes to highlight different ways te reo Māori belongs in our everyday lives. Here’s some reo you might see out and about in public spaces. How many of these kupu (words) do you already know?

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New Zealand Society of Anaesthetists @thenzsa.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

Trauma-informed practice, workplace culture, and a panel discussion with four experts are on the agenda for our wellbeing seminar session at Te Aka Tauwhiro, Aotearoa Anaesthesia Trainee Meeting. Early bird registration closes next month! 📅 27-28 Nov 📍 Tāhuna Queenstown www.tauwhiro.anaesthesia.nz

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New Zealand Society of Anaesthetists @thenzsa.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

We're delighted to introduce this new scholarship for an RMO of Māori or Pacific Island descent who is considering anaesthesia as their specialty profession to attend Te Aka Tauwhiro in November. Applications can be made online anaesthesia.nz/news/tat-sch... Applications close Sept 30.

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New Zealand Society of Anaesthetists @thenzsa.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Applications close at the end of the month! Are you heading overseas for a fellowship in 2027? Find out more and apply now: www.anaesthesiaeducation.org.nz/application-...

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BWT Ritchie Scholarship applications | ANZAEC

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New Zealand Society of Anaesthetists @thenzsa.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

📢You don't want to miss this! 📢 There is only 1 month until CSC26, but there is still time to register! 📍 Hunter Valley, NSW 📅 8–11 October 2026 Register here: csc2026.com.au/registration/ #CSC26 #ASA #NZSA #Anaesthesia #MedicalEducation #ProfessionalDevelopment #HealthcareEvents #HunterValley

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New Zealand Society of Anaesthetists @thenzsa.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

How far can your skills as an anaesthetist travel beyond the operating theatre? Dr Nic McCarthy, shares her experiences with the NZ Defence Force and mass casualty planning ahead of her talk at Te Aka Tauwhiro in November. Read on: kairehu.anaesthesia.nz/tatspeaker/

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New Zealand Society of Anaesthetists @thenzsa.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

Congratulations to Dr Maurice, the new President of the Pacific Society of Anaesthetists. The NZSA looks forward to working with you in your new role. Ka nui te mihi, thank you, Dr Eunice. As you complete your term, we appreciate the connection we have continued to develop between our two societies

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New Zealand Society of Anaesthetists @thenzsa.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

Over the past week, anaesthetists from Aotearoa and Australia volunteered their time to provide locum cover for our Pacific colleagues, allowing them to attend the Pacific Society of Anaesthetists Conference. Tēnā koutou katoa, e mihi nui ana mō tō mahi - thank you so much for your work.

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New Zealand Society of Anaesthetists @thenzsa.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Our sincere thanks to the Pacific Society of Anaesthetists for welcoming the NZSA to your Annual Conference this week. Congratulations on a great meeting. E mihi nui ana mō tō mahi, thanks also to the volunteer locums whose helps made it possible for our Pacific colleagues to attend.

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New Zealand Society of Anaesthetists @thenzsa.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

In lieu of gifts, and in recognition of the time, expertise, and generosity shared by all CSC2026 speakers, presenters, facilitators, and contributors, the CSC2026 Regional Organising Committee has chosen to make a meaningful contribution to Coast Shelter.

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New Zealand Society of Anaesthetists @thenzsa.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

An opinion piece from the latest issue of Te Puna Kairehu offering food for thought when considering seat selection for your next international CME trip. Read more: kairehu.anaesthesia.nz/flying/

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New Zealand Society of Anaesthetists @thenzsa.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

NZSA President Dr Jonathan Panckhurst and Global Health Committee member Dr Beth Hall had the privilege of presenting current Diploma in Anaesthesia students with an Oxford Handbook today during the Pacific Society of Anaesthetists' Annual Conference.

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New Zealand Society of Anaesthetists @thenzsa.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

If you know of someone who has made a meaningful or sustained contribution to our anaesthesia community and the Society, this is a chance to bring their mahi to light. Start a nomination online at anaesthesia.nz/news/2026-nz...

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New Zealand Society of Anaesthetists @thenzsa.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

If you're headed overseas for a fellowship in 2027 - Applications for the BWT Ritchie Scholarship close next month. Find out more and apply on the ANZAEC website: www.anaesthesiaeducation.org.nz/bwt-ritchie-...

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New Zealand Society of Anaesthetists @thenzsa.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Enjoy a fun, casual catch-up with fellow trainees on the shores of the Shotover River at Canyon Brewing for the MAS Kai & Kēmu social event during Te Aka Tauwhiro Aotearoa Anaesthesia Trainee Meeting. Transport included. Register today: www.tauwhiro.anaesthesia.nz

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New Zealand Society of Anaesthetists @thenzsa.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Dr Sam Murton, recently appointed Deputy Dean of the New Zealand Graduate School of Medicine, shares an update on the development of the four-year postgraduate programme in the latest issue of Te Puna Kairehu. kairehu.anaesthesia.nz/aotearoas-th...

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New Zealand Society of Anaesthetists @thenzsa.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

Nominations are open - Know someone who's made a meaningful or sustained contribution to our anaesthesia community and the Society? Help us acknowledge and celebrate their mahi with the NZSA President's Award. Start your nomination: anaesthesia.nz/news/2026-nz...

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New Zealand Society of Anaesthetists @thenzsa.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

Thank you and congrats to JAFA and the AQUA organising committee for another fantastic couple of days in Queenstown. New venues with the same valuable learning and time to catch up! Ka rawe tō mahi

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New Zealand Society of Anaesthetists @thenzsa.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

📢You don't want to miss this! 📢 We have an incredible line-up of speakers for this year's Combined Scientific Congress (CSC26)! Prof Denny Levett, A/Prof Andrew Lumb, Prof Marcy Rosenbaum, Prof Paul Bowie, & Dr Andrew Warmington Don't miss out! Register today: csc2026.com.au/speakers/

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