Aotearoa New Zealand events
In 2026, we’re bringing a range of great events for our trainees and Fellows in Aotearoa New Zealand.
Explore the 2026 key events calendar below and start marking your diaries. To discover more events including the 2026 LIFT Series, across Aotearoa New Zealand, Australia and online, visit our events page.
2026 Key events
| Date | Event |
|---|
| 21 April | A Healthy Future Beyond Fossil Fuels |
| 24 April | Pasifika Trainees' Day, Wellington |
| 8 May | Lift Series – Rapid Fire, Auckland |
| 27 June | Aotearoa New Zealand Rehabilitation Medicine - Symposium 2026 Join us for this opportunity for AFRM members to present their research and case studies; and discuss the rehabilitation medicine environment and future. |
| 13 - 14 August | Māori Trainee Wānanga, Wellington Connect with one another and with Te Ao Māori, while taking part in inspiring and interactive kōrero and workshops grounded in kaupapa Māori. |
| 28 - 29 August | NZ Trainees' Day, Queenstown Full of exciting speakers and helpful tips, Trainees' Day is designed to cater to those at all stages of their training journey. |
| 6 October | Town Hall Hear directly from political representatives about their health priorities and plans for the future of the health workforce, including their response to RACP's Let Us Care campaign and how they plan to address the challenges facing the health system and specialist workforce. |
| 14 October | Trainees' Research Awards - AMD, Wellington Adult Medicine trainees across Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand are invited to submit abstracts for oral presentation at the RACP Trainee Research Awards. |
| 29 October | Lift Series – In Conversation, Wellington |
| 10 November | Trainees' Research Awards - PCHD, Wellington Paediatrics & Child Health trainees across Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand are invited to submit abstracts for oral presentation at the RACP Trainee Research Awards, held at the Paediatrics Conference. |
