Events

NZMA urges Minister to review alcohol law

The NZMA has written to Justice Minister Kris Faafoi asking him to review the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act.

NZMA backs Govt plans to help Kiwis go smokefree

Most people who smoke wish they didn’t – now the NZ Medical Association is endorsing the Government’s blueprint to help all New Zealanders, especially future generations, live free of tobacco and regrets.

Slap a mandatory safety standard on sunscreens

Kiwis having fun in the sun shouldn’t have to feel the burn from suspect sunscreens.

Address the nursing workforce gap

Nurses are amongst the most valued and respected members of our community. Today is International Nurses Day – and underlines the vital role nurses play in our health system.

Dr Ashley Bloomfield addresses NZMA DiTC Trainee Forum

Director General of Health Dr Ashley Bloomfield lead an impressive panel of speakers at the NZ Medical Association Doctors in Training Council Trainee Forum recently.

New Zealand Medical Association Welcomes Long Awaited Health System Reforms

The New Zealand Medical Association (NZMA) has welcomed the health sector reforms announced today by Minister of Health Andrew Little, and the bold systemic and legislative changes they involve.

NZMA Elections 2021 Results

Announcing NZMA's new Chair, Board and Councils.

NZMA Board Deputy Chair Announcement

Congratulations to Vanessa Weenink

Feb

NZMA welcomes Government's announcement of list of life-shortening conditions for early Kiwisaver access

NZMA welcomes today's Government announcement of the list of life-shortening conditions guaranteeing early Kiwisaver access.

2021 NZMA Board Medical Student Representative

Congratulations and welcome to Duncan Finlayson who will be the 2021 Medical Student Representative on the NZMA Board.

Open letter to the Prime Minister and Minister for Climate Change

NZMA welcomes the announcement (2/12/20) by the Government on Climate Emergency.

Nov

NZMA Briefing to the Incoming Minister of Health 2020

NZMA welcomes Hon Andrew Little to the role of Minister for Health.

Nov

2021 Doctors-in-Training Council PGY1 Representative

Congratulations to Anastasia Shoebridge who is the PGY1 Representative on the Doctors-in-Training Council for 2021

Public transport distancing requirements relaxed

The Ministry of Health has reviewed their guidelines for physical distancing on public transport to determine if they are still required at Alert Level 2

NZMA releases Election Manifesto – Where are the health policies?

Aug

At midday 12 August 2020 Covid alert level changes

Jul

NZMA supports mandatory labelling rules for alcohol products

The NZMA welcomes the introduction of mandatory pregnancy warning labels on all alcohol products.

NZMA working tirelessly for you our members - here's how

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Sustainable Healthcare and Climate Health Aotearoa Conference 2021

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74th Annual General and Scientific Meeting of the New Zealand Society of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery

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2021 Rehabilitation Medicine Society of Australia and New Zealand 5th Annual Scientific Meeting (RMSANZ 2021)

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2021 Rehabilitation Medicine Society of Australia and New Zealand 5th Annual Scientific Meeting (RMSANZ 2021)

22-25 June 2021

‍Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre, Queensland, Australia

Tuesday 22 - Friday 25 June 2021

https://www.dcconferences.com.au/rmsanz2021/

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The theme for RMSANZ 2021 is Forging Alliances – New Horizons. This theme speaks to the unfolding and expanding possibilities, as well as the collaborative and inter-disciplinary nature of contemporary rehabilitation practice both in the hospital setting and in the communities.

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The program aims to showcase the breadth and depth of latest scientific research and provide opportunities for RMSANZ members and our colleagues from allied health, nursing, community partners and related medical specialties to share knowledge, skills and experiences, to network, and to enjoy all the attractions that Gold Coast has to offer.

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74th Annual General and Scientific Meeting of the New Zealand Society of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery

9–12 November 2021

You are warmly invited to attend the 74th NZSOHNS Annual Scientific Meeting in Taupō at Wairakei Resort & Conference Centre from 9–12 November 2021.

The scientific committee has organised a world class academic programme that covers all the subgroups of otolaryngology, head and neck Surgery. The committee has invited international and national experts to participate in the meeting. A wonderful social programme is organised by the social committee that delegates and their partners will enjoy.

Visit the conference website: https://www.orl2021.nz/

Sustainable Healthcare and Climate Health Aotearoa Conference 2021

22–23 June 2021

The Sustainable Health Sector National Network, the University of Otago, OraTaiao and Global Green and Healthy Hospitals are delighted to announce that the two-day Sustainable Healthcare and Climate Health Conference Aotearoa will be held on 22–23 June 2021.

The conference will be open to anyone interested in ensuring New Zealand moves ahead with urgency to a low emission, resilient and equitable health system. Delegates will include clinicians, nurses, doctors, policymakers, researchers, architects, consultants, sustainability champions, operational managers, suppliers, procurement agencies, board members and students—anyone who wants to create a healthy planet with healthy people.

The new Public Sector target has created a sense of urgency to accelerate our work which will now be better informed by what we have learned from our experience of the current pandemic. As a result many more of us have started to think differently about our world and this will be reflected in the conference themes of re-visioning, regenerating and reconnecting.

Please see below for information about upcoming events in the health sector. If you would like to advertise an event on this page, please email the details to the Communications Manager.

Jun

NZMA says yes to affirmative action in admission to medical school

NZMA backs Govt plans to help Kiwis go smokefree

Slap a mandatory safety standard on sunscreens

Kiwis having fun in the sun shouldn’t have to feel the burn from suspect sunscreens. That’s the NZ Medical Association’s call to lawmakers considering the Sunscreen (Product Safety Standard) Bill.

Address the nursing workforce gap - NZMA

Nurses are amongst the most valued and respected members of our community. Today is International Nurses Day – and underlines the vital role nurses play in our health system.

New Zealand Medical Association welcomes long awaited health system reforms

The New Zealand Medical Association (NZMA) has welcomed the health sector reforms announced today by Minister of Health Andrew Little, and the bold systemic and legislative changes they involve.

Prime Minister’s comments on Primary Care concern New Zealand Medical Association

The New Zealand Medical Association (NZMA) has today expressed concerns to the Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, in response to her comments on the AM Show regarding the current crisis in Emergency Departments, and Primary Care’s contribution to their situation.

NZMA welcomes long awaited fluoridation change

The New Zealand Medical Association (NZMA) is welcoming the recently announced Government decision to hand over decision-making on water fluoridation to the Director-General of Health.

Doctors back a fully empowered Māori Health Authority

The Association of Salaried Medical Specialists and the New Zealand Medical Association are making clear their support for the establishment of a Māori Health Authority with full commissioning rights, as a new pathway to deliver health equity for Māori.

NZMA supports call for National Rare Disorder Framework

NZMA adds its voice to Rare Disorders NZ’s (RDNZ) call for the development of a National Rare Disorder Framework in New Zealand

Vaccination of health workers on standby lists

The NZMA calls on DHBs to be more transparent about which groups of health workers are on COVID-19 vaccine standby lists and how they are prioritised.

Feb

Medicines New Zealand and the New Zealand Medical Association launch Transparency Initiative

Medicines New Zealand and the New Zealand Medical Association have jointly released New Zealand-specific guidelines for the public disclosure of payments around interactions between the biopharmaceutical sector and healthcare practitioners which are in effect from 1January 2021.

NZMA Applauds Professor Emeritus Sir Mason Harold Durie Becoming a Member of the Order of New Zealand

The New Zealand Medical Association applauds the announcement of Professor Emeritus Sir Mason Harold Durie as a member of the Order of New Zealand in the New Year’s Honours List.

NZMA supports call for Government to set the standards for how the alcohol industry is allowed to market its products.

The NZMA adds its voice to Alcohol Healthwatch, Hāpai te Hauora, the Cancer Society and Health Coalition Aotearoa in calling for reducing alcohol exposure to children and young people especially tamariki Māori and Pasifika children who are disproportionately subjected to alcohol marketing.

Open letter on Climate Emergency

The New Zealand Medical Association welcomes yesterday’s (2 December 2020), announcement by the Government on Climate Emergency. In September2019, NZMA declared climate change a serious and leading threat to health and health equity, both in New Zealand and worldwide, joining sister organisations the Australian Medical Association, American Medical Association and British Medical Association in recognising climate change as a health emergency.

Dr Ashley Bloomfield Receives the New Zealand Medical Association's Highest Award

Dr Michael Chen-Xu awarded NZMA Fellowship

Dr Ruth Spearing Joins the New Zealand Medical Association's Roll of Fellows

On Tuesday evening 1 December 2020 at an event held at NZMA House in Wellington, Dr Ruth Spearing was awarded a New Zealand Medical Association Fellowship, by NZMA President Dr Andy Tie.

Flu Vaccine Investigative Report Supports NZMA

NZMA vindicated in shortage of supply of flu vaccine

Where are the Health Policies?

Where are the health policies from the political Parties hoping to form the new Government? The health of all New Zealanders is more than just Covid-19 which has dominated our health agenda the past months.

Jul