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Recent anaesthesia news, submissions and New Zealand Society of Anaesthetists updates and blog posts.

Podcast – Episode 12Main Image
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New podcast episode out now! "We can only influence our own scope of practice. It's reasonable that as Anaesthetists we try and clean up ana...
22 November 2023
0.54 Min Read
Congratulations 2023 Prize WinnersMain Image
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Congratulations to all of the 2023 Prize Winners presented at the Aotearoa NZ Anaesthesia ASM.
12 November 2023
0.08 Min Read
Kōrero and AdvocacyMain Image
President's Blog
I was recently reminded of the beautiful foresight of this blog, an initiative of past president Dr David Kibblewhite. Such an immense amount of ma...
25 October 2023
2.13 Min Read
President’s Annual Report 2023Main Image
President's Annual Report
Ngā mihi nui kia koutou katoa, As I reflect on the Society’s past year, I first wish to thank all members for continuing to provide the best car...
12 October 2023
7.79 Min Read
Annual General Meeting (AGM) 2023Main Image
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The Annual General Meeting (AGM) for the New Zealand Society of Anaesthetists will be held during the Aotearoa NZ Anaesthesia ASM. 12.30 - 1pm, ...
0.74 Min Read
Te Wiki o te Reo Māori 2023Main Image
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To celebrate Te Wiki o te Reo Māori  - Māori Language Week 2023 the NZSA shared a short series of he whakatauki o te rā - proveb of the day and kup...
21 September 2023
0.7 Min Read
ConnectionsMain Image
President's Blog
As I sit on a plane bound for Indonesia, I am eagerly anticipating the coming months. By now, you’ll have read of the appointment of our new CEO Ky...
24 August 2023
2.57 Min Read
NZSA CEO AppointmentMain Image
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We are pleased to announce Kylie McQuellin's appointment as the Chief Executive Officer of the NZSA. An experienced manager across both health and ...
23 August 2023
1.14 Min Read
Te Mauri o Rongo | NZ Health CharterMain Image
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Te Whatu Ora and Te Aka Whai Ora are seeking feedback from their kaimahi (workers, employees) on the New Zealand Health Charter draft. Feedback clo...
3 July 2023
0.66 Min Read

Advocacy


Considering ethnicity during the prioritisation of surgical waitlistsNews item  Image
Advocacy
19 June 2023 The New Zealand Society of Anaesthetists (NZSA) supports the requirements to consider a patient’s ethnicity during...
19 June 2023
1.37 Min Read
Anaesthesia meeting with the Minister of HealthNews item  Image
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On Thursday April 6 representatives of ANZCA and the New Zealand Society of Anaesthetists met with the Minister of Health, Hon Dr Ayesha Ve...
26 April 2023
3.36 Min Read
Letter on Planned Care Taskforce recommendationsNews item  Image
Advocacy
Following the delivery of the Planned Care Taskforce's plan 'Reset and restore' and recommendations the NZSA wrote to the Ministry of Health, Te Wh...
27 November 2022
0.42 Min Read
Call for Paid Placements for Anaesthetic Technician TraineesNews item  Image
Advocacy
Following the below release NZSA President Dr Morgan Edwards was interviewed on RNZ. Read the report on their website
16 November 2022
1.73 Min Read

President's Blog


President's Blog
I was recently reminded of the beautiful foresight of this blog, an initiative of past president Dr David Kibblewhite. Such an immense amount of ma...
25 October 2023
2.13 Min Read
ConnectionsNews item Image
President's Blog
As I sit on a plane bound for Indonesia, I am eagerly anticipating the coming months. By now, you’ll have read of the
24 August 2023
2.61 Min Read
President's Blog
Teamwork. Together Everyone Achieves More. It’s a trope we’ve heard since our first group project making a papier-mâché Mount Vesuvius that erupts ...
22 June 2023
3.01 Min Read
What does the NZSA do for me?News item Image
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What does the NZSA do for me? The NZSA Executive is looking to expand, leading me to reflect further on this commonly asked, se...
26 April 2023
2.54 Min Read
Unprecedented times, againNews item Image
President's Blog
Over the course of this last week we have seen the absolute devastation caused by Cyclone Gabrielle throughout Aotearoa. Not only have a large numb...
22 February 2023
2.16 Min Read
Goals for the new yearNews item Image
President's Blog
December 2022 And so, another year draws to a close. Another year in our new pandemic normal, where we redefine ‘normal’ on a w...
13 December 2022
4.85 Min Read
Hinga atu he tētē kura, ara mai he tētē kuraNews item Image
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October 2022 In 2016 I felt fortunate and humbled to be offered the deputy trainee representative position on the NZ Society of...
26 October 2022
2.98 Min Read
Final blog – where has the time gone?News item Image
President's Blog
August 2022 My final blog! Where have those two years gone? It has been a rather constrained two years as President. My firs...
22 August 2022
4.87 Min Read
President’s Blog – June 2022News item Image
President's Blog
It’s Monday morning, dark, torrential rain outside. Winter has well and truly arrived. It feels hard to get out of bed, so I am writing this whilst...
13 June 2022
4.27 Min Read