Welcome

Tēnā kotou , tēnā kotou, tēnā kotou katoa

After a turbulent year disrupted by COVID-19 we are pleased to welcome you all to the 2021 New Zealand IMSANZ Conference. This will be held in Rotorua, one of New Zealand’s favourite tourist destinations.  The conference venue is the city’s conference centre adjacent to the historic government gardens. Many hotels are within easy walking distance.  

As clinicians we value ‘kanohi ki te kanohi’ or face-to-face communication and understand that our conferences are more than a series of lectures; they are also a chance to network, share experiences and engage in informal social activities with both new and long-standing colleagues. We also understand that the on-going COVID-19 pandemic requires a more flexible approach to our regular NZ-based meeting. 

Therefore, the 2021 IMSANZ NZ Conference will be presented in a ‘Hybrid’ format. In-person for those able to attend in Rotorua and online for those New Zealand and Australian colleagues who wish to attend or present virtually. This also will ensure that the conference can proceed regardless of any last minute COVID-19 issues.

We do hope you will come and share in the many delights that Rotorua has to offer and look forward to seeing you.  In the meantime if you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact the Conference Organisers, via our contact details below.

Kind regards
IMSANZ NZ 2021 Conference Committee

Deadlines

Call for Abstracts Opens
5 November 2020

Registration Opens
10 December 2020

Call for Abstracts Closes
4 February 2021

Abstract Notification
25 February 2021

Early Registration Close
28 February 2021

Conference
​24 - 26 March 2021

Conference Committee

• Andrew Bowers, Lakes DHB, Co-Convenor
• Susan DeCaigney, Lakes DHB, Co-Convenor
• Oliver Howlett, Lakes DHB, Trainee Representative
• John Gommans, Hawkes Bay DHB
• Robyn Toomath, Auckland DHB
• ​Leigh-anne Shannon, IMSANZ