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…

NZMA 2017 election results

Voting in the 2017 NZMA Elections closed last Wednesday. The successful candidates are: NZMA Board Chair | Dr Kate Baddock NZMA Board Deputy Chair | Prof Harvey White General Practitioner…

Notice of NZMA Elections 2017: call for nominations

*****Nominations are now closed. Voting will open on Wednesday 29 March. Details will follow in Vital Signs and via email.****** Notice of NZMA Elections 2017: Call for Nominations In accordance…

DiTC PGY1 rep election 2016

Voting is now over in the election for next year's DiTC PGY1 rep. Reuben Bennett has been elected to the position.

NZMA House Fundraising: Support our rebuild!

Fundraising efforts, including two raffles and an auction, for the rebuild of NZMA House were a highlight of Rotorua’s GP CME conference in June. The NZMA is delighted to be…

Buy a Brick campaign

A major project to rebuild NZMA House is finally underway. The NZMA has occupied the site at 26 The Terrace since 1926, and has been the owner and occupier of…

From the Chair

Are we still trustworthy? [published in NZMJDigest, Issue 52] As doctors—as a profession and as the NZMA—we are often asked our opinion on matters pertaining to the care of patients…

Notice of NZMA Annual General Meeting

Notice is given of the Annual General Meeting of the NZMA, to be held at James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor, 147 The Terrace, Wellington at 9:30am, Tuesday 19 May 2015.…