Annual Meeting

76th Annual Meeting News and Updates

16 September

Registration Now Open for Our 76th Annual Meeting!

We're delighted to announce that registration is now open for our annual meeting in Manukau this November!

We have an incredible lineup of speakers and an exciting program planned. Don't forget - early bird rates close on 3 October, so secure your spot soon to take advantage of the savings.

Full details below, and register at www.psnzconference.org.nz

Looking forward to seeing you there!

16 September

We're excited to highlight two exceptional workshops at our 76th Annual Meeting in November - a hands-on POCUS workshop and an important session on advancing health equity in paediatric care.

Both offer valuable professional development opportunities that are highly relevant to our practice. The POCUS workshop has limited spaces and will fill quickly, so don't delay!

Check out the details below and register at www.psnzconference.org.nz

See you in Manukau!

22 August

We're delighted to announce Dr Rosalyn Singleton, MD, MPH, as an international speaker for our 76th Annual Meeting. Dr Singleton brings exceptional expertise in indigenous paediatric health and infectious disease research, with particular focus on RSV epidemiology and vaccine-preventable infections in native populations.

76th Annual Meeting | 4-7 November 2025 | Dew Drop Events Centre, Manukau

Abstract submissions close 31 August 2025. Register now at www.psnzconference.org.nz

13 August 2025

Submissions are open for the 76th Annual Scientific Meeting of the Paediatric Society of New Zealand | Te Kāhui Mātai Arotamariki o Aotearoa, being held at the Due Drop Events Centre, Manukau, Ki Taamaki Makaurau, 4-7 November 2025.

Abstracts close at 11.59 pm NZT on Sunday 31 August 2025

This is a fantastic opportunity to share your research, case studies, or kaupapa with our national child health community. Templates and submission guidelines are available here.

Investigator Awards

All abstracts submitted will be reviewed for award eligibility. This year, we’re offering four awards that recognise emerging talent in child health research:

New Investigator – Medical
New Investigator – Nursing / Allied Health / PhD / Masters / Other
Best Māori Presenter - (for presenters who identify as Māori – please indicate your ethnicity when submitting your abstract)
Best Kaupapa Māori Presentation - (open to any presenter – for work grounded in kaupapa Māori)

Please note: Trainees submitting work for the RACP award must also upload their abstract to PSNZ. See RACP communications for guidance.

These awards are designed to uplift and recognise those at the start of their research careers. Please check the eligibility criteria, including sponsorship requirements for non-members, on the PSNZ Annual Meeting website.

If you have any questions, feel free to contact Paula Armstrong at ForumPoint2: paula@fp2.co.nz | 027 649 2081

We warmly encourage you, or your students, trainees, and early-career colleagues, to submit an abstract and be part of this year’s programme. Let’s shine a light on the next generation of child health research in Aotearoa.