New Zealand Society of Anaesthetists

21/04/2026

Wonderful to welcome Professor Anil Patek to the speaker lineup!
Earlybird registration is open now

📢Speaker Announcement 📢

We are thrilled to announce Professor Anil Patek, as a keynote speaker for the Combined Scientific Congress 2026 (CSC26), sponsered by Fisher & Paykel!

Prof. Anil Patel is a consultant anaesthetist at The Royal National ENT & Eastman Dental Hospitals, UCLH and DAS professor of anaesthesia & airway management. He is the past president of DAS and has held posts as clinical lead, college tutor, Royal College audit co-ordinator, as well as National and International roles developing guidelines for airway management. He has received the Humphry Davy Award from The Royal College of Anaesthetists, Distinguished Research Award from International Airway Management Society and honorary membership of the European Airway Management Society for extraordinary contribution in the field of airway management.

Prof. Patel has 130+ peer-reviewed publications, 25 book chapters, over 6,000 citations

Join us and Professor Patel for in October in the Hunter Valley, where a vibrant program of sessions, discussions and networking will help drive the progress of our anaesthesia community!

👉 Learn more: https://csc2026.com.au/speakers/

The Australian Society of Anaesthetists New Zealand Society of Anaesthetists

21/04/2026

Applications are open. Apply now to attend this year's Real World Anaesthesia Course (RWAC2026).
26-30 October 2026 - Melbourne
Apply now: (https://asa.org.au/event/2026-real-world-anaesthesia-course-rwac)
Spaces are limited to just 20 to maximise interaction & hands-on learning. The course fee is AU$3,740 and is payable if your application is successful. Successful applications will be notified as soon as possible and given instructions on how to pay the course registration fee.

The always popular RWAC aims to prepare anaesthetists for work in low & middle income countries (“the real world”) & a variety of humanitarian aid situations. The course consists of a series of interactive lectures, case-based discussions, practical equipment sessions and in-theatre teaching of drawover anaesthesia. A simulation session is also planned.

19/04/2026

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]

All anaesthesia trainees are invited to Te Aka Tauwhiro, a new event hosted by the NZSA. This meeting will offer valuable learning relevant to all stages of training, with a programme that blends quality scientific content and essential human factors/non-technical skills, alongside relaxed social events that make the most of our stunning location together.

Join us 27-28 November in Queenstown!

19/04/2026

Register now to lock in the discounted earlybird rate for

In case you missed it - early bird registration for is officially open!

Register now for the 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

This highly anticipated event will bring together anaesthesia professionals from across Australia and New Zealand for a dynamic and engaging program — all set in the stunning Hunter Valley.

Register now and take advantage of early bird rates: https://csc2026.com.au/

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

The Australian Society of Anaesthetists New Zealand Society of Anaesthetists

18/04/2026

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 👏

16/04/2026

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/ ]

- Get involved in raising awareness of global health issues amongst our trainee community, particularly those affecting our Pacific neighbours.
- Support the work and projects of the GHC, including the PACT programme.
- Provide support to Pacific trainees based in the Pacific.

15/04/2026

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 - World Federation Of Societies of Anaesthesiologists World Congress?

13/04/2026

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.

The always popular RWAC aims to prepare anaesthetists for work in low & middle income countries (“the real world”) & a variety of humanitarian aid situations. The course consists of a series of interactive lectures, case based discussions, practical equipment sessions and in-theatre teaching of drawover anaesthesia. A simulation session is also planned.

10/04/2026

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]

Why attend Te Aka Tauwhiro?
🎓Skills and knowledge: The programme will offer a mixture of essential non-clinical skills, scientific content and human factors relevant to training, anaesthesia and making the transition to SMO. With workshops catering to the different stages of training.

🤝Network and collaborate
All delegates are invited to the Friday night welcome reception and Kai and Kēmu, a fun, casual Saturday evening at Canyon Brewing. All included in your registration.

Join us 27-28 November in Queenstown!

09/04/2026

Registration is open for CSC26 📣

Early bird registration for is officially open!

Register now for the 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

This highly anticipated event will bring together anaesthesia professionals from across Australia and New Zealand for a dynamic and engaging program — all set in the stunning Hunter Valley.

Register now and take advantage of early bird rates: https://csc2026.com.au/

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

The Australian Society of Anaesthetists New Zealand Society of Anaesthetists

09/04/2026

Applications close this month! 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.
Applications close April 30.

Get all the details [https://anaesthesia.nz/global-health-committee/ ]

08/04/2026

Applications for this year's Real World Anaesthesia Course RWAC2026 open April 21
26-30 October 2026 - Melbourne

The always popular RWAC aims to prepare anaesthetists for work in low & middle income countries (“the real world”) & a variety of humanitarian aid situations. The course consists of a series of interactive lectures, case based discussions, practical equipment sessions and in-theatre teaching of drawover anaesthesia. A simulation session is also planned.

Spaces are limited to just 20.
Applications will open on the Australian Society of Anaesthetists website.