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Updates
16 October 2026
In less than a month, paediatric and child health professionals from across Aotearoa will gather at the Great Hall, Massey University, in Wellington for the 77th Annual Meeting of the Paediatric Society of New Zealand | Te Kāhui Mātai Arotamariki o Aotearoa, from 9 to 12 November 2026.
This year’s theme, He kai kei aku ringa, brings together three threads: Embracing Wellness, Embracing Innovation and Embracing Identity.
Here’s what’s waiting for you:
- World-class speakers sharing fresh perspectives and real-world solutions
- An engaging programme of sessions, workshops and panel discussions across paediatrics and child health
- Time to connect with colleagues, peers and industry partners
- A social programme showcasing the best of Wellington
Don’t miss New Zealand’s largest paediatric event. If you haven’t registered yet, now’s the time.
Register at 👉 www.psnzconference.org.nz
Looking forward to seeing you there!
29 July 2026
The call for abstracts closes on 31 August for the Paediatric Society of New Zealand 77th Annual Meeting, taking place 9–12 November 2026 at Massey University Te Whanganui-a-Tara, Wellington.
This is a great opportunity to share your research, innovations, and ideas with colleagues from across Aotearoa and beyond.
Submit your abstract and find out more at: www.psnzconference.org.nz
29 June 2026
3 June 2026
The call for abstracts is now open for the Paediatric Society of New Zealand 77th Annual Meeting, taking place 9–12 November 2026 at Massey University Te Whanganui-a-Tara, Wellington.
This is a great opportunity to share your research, innovations, and ideas with colleagues from across Aotearoa and beyond.
Submit your abstract and find out more at: www.psnzconference.org.nz
18 May 2026
Update: PSNZ 77th Annual Meeting Location
Our upcoming 77th Annual Meeting will now be held at The Great Hall, Massey University, Te Whanganui-a-Tara / Wellington, from 9–12 November 2026.
The theme for this year's meeting — Embracing Wellness · Embracing Innovation · Embracing Identity | He kai kei aku ringa — reflects our collective commitment to advancing the health and wellbeing of tamariki and rangatahi across Aotearoa.
We look forward to gathering as a community to connect, collaborate, and share the latest in learning, innovation, and research.
Registration and further details are available at www.psnzconference.org.nz
We can't wait to welcome you to Wellington in November!
15 April 2026
Montgomery Spencer Memorial Lecture Speaker Announced!
We are pleased to announce that Dr Thorsten Stanley will deliver the Montgomery Spencer Memorial Lecture at the 77th Annual Meeting of the Paediatric Society of New Zealand, 9–12 November 2026.
Please see the attached speaker announcement for more about Thorsten and his outstanding contribution to paediatrics in Aotearoa.
25 Feb 2026
Leo Buchanan Memorial Lecture Speaker Announced!
We're delighted to announce that A/Prof Paula Toko King (Te Aupōuri, Te Rarawa, Ngāpuhi, Ngāti Whātua, Waikato Tainui, Ngāti Maniapoto) will deliver this year's Leo Buchanan Memorial Lecture at our 77th Annual Meeting, 9–12 November 2026 in Te Whanganui-a-Tara.
A Public Health Physician and Associate Professor at the University of Otago, Paula's work focuses on upholding tamariki rights to health at the intersection of racism, ableism/disablism, state care, youth justice, and prisons.
More details at www.psnzconference.org.nz
10 Feb 2026
International Keynote Speaker Announced!
We're excited to announce that Professor Phil Fischer from the Mayo Clinic will be returning to Aotearoa as the international keynote speaker at our 77th Annual Meeting, 9–12 November 2026, in Te Whanganui-a-Tara/Wellington.
A familiar face to PSNZ members from his presentations in 2014 and 2016, Phil brings world-leading expertise in adolescent medicine and functional disorders.
See the flyer for more details, and keep an eye on www.psnzconference.org.nz for further programme announcements.
Save the date! 9 – 12 November 2026
Rutherford House - Te Whanganui-a-Tara | Wellington