Aotearoa New Zealand news and updates


Janak de Zoysa, Aotearoa New Zealand President
Aotearoa New Zealand President’s welcome

Kia ora katoa

A warm welcome to this dedicated space for Aotearoa New Zealand members to access the latest College news, information, interviews, events and more, with a focus on what matters to you.

Explore the links below for more information and don’t hesitate to contact us at racp@racp.org.nz with any comments or feedback.

The Aotearoa New Zealand President's Message

Messages from our President, covering College news and what matters to Aotearoa New Zealand members.

Latest | June 2026

Tēnā koutou katoa, the 87th Annual General Meeting of the RACP was held in Sydney and online on Friday, 29 May. The Board now consists of Interim President and Independent Chair – Adjunct Professor Susan Pascoe AM…

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Fellow Spotlight |

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Dr Mark Lane

Dr Mark Lane talks about his time as a physician, gastroenterologist and his various roles in the College including RACP President.

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Aotearoa New Zealand Committees

Kowhaiwhai pattern by Kaaterina KerekereThe committees representing Aotearoa New Zealand members across the College.

Pacific Peoples Member Advisory Group

Aotearoa Taaniko artworkAdvising the RACP Board on matters affecting Pacific peoples, members and communities.


Looking for the next Aotearoa New Zealand President-elect

Expressions of interest are open to all Aotearoa New Zealand Fellows for the position of Aotearoa New Zealand President-elect 2026-2028.

The Aotearoa New Zealand President-elect serves a 2-year term. If the Board approves the appointment mid-cycle, the term will run from that approval date to the end of the current Aotearoa New Zealand President's tenure, the May 2028 AGM.

The President-elect then becomes Aotearoa New Zealand President at that AGM, for a further 2 years. In that role, they also Chair the Aotearoa New Zealand Committee and sit on the RACP Board as a Director.

As President-elect, you'll work collaboratively with the Aotearoa New Zealand President and the Aotearoa New Zealand Committee to guide the governance and direction of the College in Aotearoa New Zealand, consistent with the Aotearoa New Zealand Committee By-law.

For more information, please see the Expressions of Interest page.

2027 RACP Trainee Research Awards — Aotearoa New Zealand

Submit your research for the Trainee Research Awards

The RACP Trainee Research Awards are a terrific opportunity to have your research recognised.

All RACP trainees are invited to submit abstracts for oral presentation. The best presenters selected at each local event will be invited to present at the RACP Trainee Research Awards Symposium in Sydney in 2027.

Submissions open: Wednesday, 1 July to Monday, 31 August 2026.

Find out more and apply

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