Key changes to the Employment Relations Act

There are a number of recent amendments to the Employment Relations Act that may affect NZMA members. Key changes are below and specific advisories for NZMA members have been updated…

2019 Election Results

NZMA Elections 2019 closed at 4pm Thursday 4 April - thank you to everyone who voted. Our thanks to each and every candidate who was nominated as this is an…

NZMA Fellowship award

Above: NZMA Chair Dr Kate Baddock, Dr Stephen Child and NZMA President, Dr Sue Hayde. Congratulations to Dr Stephen Child who received a Fellowship award at this years Christmas…

2018 New Zealand Medical Teaching Awards

Congratulations to our 2018 New Zealand Medical Teaching Awards! Dr Hannah Lawn, SMO and Dr Ben McConchie, RMO Congratulations to Dr Hannah Lawn and Dr Ben McConchie, the recipients of…

PGY1 Representative elections

PGY1 Representative elections 2018 Four nominations have been received for the PGY1 representative position on the NZMA Doctors-in-Training Council. Learn more about the candidates below. Directions for voting You are…

Noel Leeming friends & family deals

Friends & Family deals Noel Leeming is offering to NZMA friends & family cost + deals between 12 to 25 November. This cost + offer could get you, your friends…

Call for 2018 PGY1 Rep nominations

PGY1 Representative nominations Are you PGY1 in 2019? Are you interested in health policy in New Zealand?Keen to advocate for your colleagues and peers?Want to see first-hand decision-making processes for…

2018 NZMA & NZMSA Teaching Awards

The New Zealand Medical Association (NZMA) and the New Zealand Medical Students' Association (NZMSA) are delighted to announce the second annual New Zealand Medical Teaching Awards. The awards aim…

GP CME Rotorua NZMA Forum

What a great turnout it was at Rotorua with over 1200 delegates! Our thanks to the creator Chappie and to Leon Olsen and his team at Conference Matters along with…

PSAAP meets 30 May 2018

Joint statement from PSAAP meeting 30 May 2018 The PSAAP Group discussed the package of new initiatives announced in Government’s May Budget 2018. The Minister of Health and Heather…

The New Zealand Medical Teaching Awards Presentation

The inaugural New Zealand Medical Teaching Awards were presented at the New Zealand Medical Students Association (NZMSA) Gala Dinner Saturday 28 April, by NZMA Chair Dr Kate Baddock and NZMSA…

2018 NZMA elections | Call for nominations

-------Nominations are now closed. Election details will be available shortly------ NZMA BoardNominees and nominators must be financial members of the NZMA. All nominations must have the endorsement of the nominee.…

NZMA's Briefing to the Minister of Health

The NZMA has sent the new Minister of Health, David Clark, a briefing setting out the NZMA's priorities and concerns. Along with a description of the role of the NZMA…

2017 New Zealand Medical Teaching Award shortlists

*** Feedback opportunities now closed*** Earlier in the year, the New Zealand Medical Association (NZMA) and the New Zealand Medical Students Association (NZMSA) launched the New Zealand Medical Teaching Award.…

SMO Shortlist 2017 Medical Teaching Award

RMO Shortlist 2017 Medical Teaching Award

DiTC PGY1 Rep Election 2017—Call for Nominations

Call for nominations—PGY1 rep on the NZMA Doctors-in-Training Council Are you interested in medical policy in New Zealand? Want to witness decision making processes in medical education and vocational training?…

NZMA releases election manifesto

NZMA updates Smokefree 2025 statement

The New Zealand Medical Association has updated its position statement on Smokefree Aotearoa, originally developed in 2010. The new position statement calls for additional measures if New Zealand is to…

NZMA incensed by lack of Ministry consultation

The New Zealand Medical Association (NZMA) is incensed that the Ministry of Health is failing to consult in a meaningful way with general practice. Following a ‘primary care strategy’ meeting…