Mahi Tahi I Roto I Te Pokanga – Collaboration in Surgery
Kia Ora! Welcome to the NZAGS Annual Scientific Meeting 2025 being held at the Cordis Hotel in the city of sails – Auckland! This year, we are excited to gather under the timely theme of Mahi Tahi I Roto I Te Pokanga – “Collaboration in Surgery.” As the field of surgery continues to evolve in tandem with technological advancements, multidisciplinary approaches, and increasing global connectivity, the importance of collaboration has never been more crucial to patient outcomes, professional growth, and the overall progress of our discipline.
We are particularly fortunate this year to be joined by five esteemed overseas speakers, each of whom brings a wealth of knowledge and experience from diverse corners of the globe. Their presence not only enriches our program but also serves as a reminder that the surgical community is part of a global network, united by our common goal of improving patient care. Through collaboration, we can share best practices, innovations, and challenges, fostering an environment of learning that transcends borders.
Thank you for being part of this important conversation. We welcome you to Auckland, and look forward to the meaningful discussions, shared learning, and new partnerships that will emerge over the course of this meeting. Let’s make the most of this unique opportunity to collaborate, innovate, and inspire each other.
Warm regards,
Conveners
Li Hsee, Julian Hayes, Angela Bayley, Vanessa Blair, Nick Evennett
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Membership is open to all duly qualified surgeons who are recognised as and practice as Specialist General Surgeons. No restrictions shall be imposed on any person by virtue of religious or political beliefs, gender, nationality, race or age, but the Society shall have the right to refuse membership to any person without assigning any reason thereof.
NZAGS recognises Māori as Tangata whenua (people of the land) of New Zealand. NZAGS is committed to Indigenous health and places emphasis on the most appropriate and effective ways to achieve the vision of health equity, as well as increasing Indigenous representation in surgery and creating a surgical environment that is culturally safe and more relatable to Māori and Pacifica.
NZAGS delivers General Surgery training through a Service Agreement with the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (RACS). Governance of General Surgery training in New Zealand is administered by the Aotearoa New Zealand Committee in General Surgery (AONZCiGS).
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General Surgeon
Ehara taku toa i te toa takitahi. Engari, he toa takitini.
Success is not the work of one, but the work of many.
We are seeking a General Surgeon for Hawke’s Bay who shares our values of He kauanuanu – Repect, Ākina – Improvement, Rāranga te tira – Teamwork and Tauwhiro – Care.
We have a unique opportunity for a suitably qualified General Surgeon to join our Surgical team. We are looking for a surgeon who demonstrates a commitment to high quality care, teaching and leadership in the field.
The New Zealand Association of General Surgeons is a membership based organisation of general surgeons throughout New Zealand. The principal functions of the Association are to represent the broad and collective interests of general surgeons particularly in the areas of vocational training, continuing professional development, workforce planning as well as acting as the interface between general surgeons, Government and components of the health sector generally.
NZAGS recognises Māori as Tangata whenua (people of the land) of New Zealand. NZAGS is committed to Indigenous health and places emphasis on the most appropriate and effective ways to achieve the vision of health equity, as well as increasing Indigenous representation in surgery and creating a surgical environment that is culturally safe and more relatable to Māori and Pacifica.
