Physiotherapy New Zealand

Our specialty groups explore specific areas of physiotherapy, from acupuncture to sports. Find out how our specialty groups are advancing the profession in their fields: ow.ly/gz9c50Wr84a #GlobalPT @AWcpta @WorldPhysioAWP @ERWorldPhysio @WorldPhysioNACR @WorldPhysioSAR

Big thanks to PNZ members Nicol Ranger, Dr Melissa Davidson, Liz Childs, and Ingrid Vollweiler sharing their pelvic health physiotherapy expertise on Radio NZ. rnz.co.nz/life/wellbeing…

Conference 2025 - updated programme now available: static1.squarespace.com/static/66b2918… @PhysioNZ

Thanks to PNZ member and pelvic health physiotherapist Liz Childs on @radionz over the weekend, advocating for more education around prolapse prior to birth and checks made afterwards. rnz.co.nz/national/progr…

We’re excited to have Bernard Hickey at the PNZ Business Symposium on Friday 10 October at Novotel Auckland Airport. Bernard brings a unique economic and political perspective that will be invaluable for our attendees. 📷 Join us in October: pnz.org.nz/business-sympo…

Best wishes to Brad Olsen on his exciting journey with the US State Dept’s Visitor Leadership Program this October. While Brad won’t be joining our Business Symposium, we’re thrilled to welcome Bernard Hickey as our economic keynote. Register now: pnz.org.nz/Event?Action=V…

Conference 2025 - Early bird registration now OPEN! sportsmedicine.co.nz/conference-info @PhysioNZ

ACC has just shared a call for Expressions of Interest to physiotherapy businesses, as part of the independent Physiotherapy Market Review commissioned by ACC and PNZ. Please read the message and register your interest before 9am Monday 18 August. acc.co.nz/for-providers/…

@TheSpinoffTV feature on PNZ Honorary Fellow Aseta Redican - first Pacific person to become a New Zealand-qualified physiotherapist, advocate for Pasifika physiotherapists across the profession, and health sector leader thespinoff.co.nz/society/07-08-…

PNZ President Kirsten Davie is again in the media advocating for physiotherapists to have the ability to sign off on return-to-work certification. newsroom.co.nz/2025/08/01/acc…

Thanks to PNZ Member Hannah Orr advocating for pelvic floor physiotherapy on today’s Nine To Noon. Hannah adds her expertise to this talk about moving beyond stigma and what people can do to strengthen their pelvic floor. rnz.co.nz/national/progr…

Congratulations to Dr Oka Sanerivi on his appointment to the Congress Programme Committee for the 2027 World Physiotherapy Congress in Guadalajara, Mexico! We're proud to see Dr Sanerivi represent Aotearoa New Zealand on the global stage. world.physio/news/congress-…

Otago Physio Class of ’81 Reunion (45 Years!) Prof Duncan Reid is keen to organise a 1981 class reunion in 2026 — 45 years on! If you're interested, email duncan.reid@aut.ac.nz. Please spread the word to fellow classmates!

PNZ Awards 2025 – nominations are now open This is your chance to celebrate outstanding contributions to the physiotherapy profession, PNZ, and/or public health and wellbeing. Let’s celebrate the people who make our profession great pnz.org.nz/pnz-awards

Nothing to do on 10th October? Why not attend #Hāpai @PhysioNZ

PNZ President Kirsten Davie and Executive Member Dr Sarah Mitchell in the news this morning calling for further funding of the Orthopaedic Musculoskeletal (MSK) Pathway. rnz.co.nz/news/political…

Members! Ready to have your say in the future of PNZ? We are updating our founding document – the PNZ Rules – and need your help. Check your email and respond to the 2-minute survey so PNZ is member-focused for the future and be in to win a $200 Prezzy Card.

Pro-rata rates are now open! Get Half-Price PNZ Membership and Insurance. PNZ’s pro-rata membership rates are available from 1 July, meaning you can renew at half price for the rest of 2025 across all membership categories. Renew today at pnz.org.nz

Renew Your PNZ Membership from 1 July – Get 50% Off for the Rest of 2025 PNZ’s pro-rata rates mean you can renew for the second half of the year at half price – across all membership categories. Renew now at pnz.org.nz

Congratulations to long time PNZ Member Professor Dave Baxter on being named an officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit in the most recent King's Birthday Honours. odt.co.nz/news/dunedin/o…