The official account of the NZPain Society. Promoting pain research and management to improve outcomes for people with pain & their whanau. An IASP chapter.

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Follow NZPS across all social media for events & resources promoting pain research & management to improve outcomes for people with pain & their whanau X: @NZPainSoc Bluesky: nzpainsoc.bsky.social Insta: nzpainsociety FB: New Zealand Pain Society LinkedIn: NZ Pain Society
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The NZPS is proud to host the webinar by Dr Mia Mclean: "Early Pain, Lasting Impact: Understanding the Long-Term Consequences of Pain in Preterm Infants" 📅 Wed 18 Nov | 🕑 7 PM NZST | 🎟️ FREE for members | $20 for non-members | eventbrite.co.nz/e/early-pai…
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The NZPS is proud to host the webinar: "Supporting equitable access to paediatric palliative care education," presented by Vicki Chennells, CNS Rei Kōtuku 📅 15/09/26 | 🕑 7 PM NZST | 🎟️ FREE for members | $20 for non-members | 🔗eventbrite.co.nz/e/supportin…
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The NZPS is proud to announce our third webinar of the 2026 Webinar Series: "A Discussion of Some Recent Papers on Pain," presented by Dr John Alchin 📅 22/07/26 | 🕑 7 PM NZST | 💻 Online 🎟️ FREE for members | $20 for non-members 🔗 eventbrite.co.nz/e/a-discuss…
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Missed last Wednesdays webinar? The recording is now available in the members section of the NZPS website 👉 nzps.org.nz Not a member? Visit our membership benefits at nzps.org.nz/membership/
The @NZPainSoc + Abdo-Pelvic Pain SIG, is hosting a webinar: “The National Female Pelvic Mesh Service (NZFPMS)” 📅27 May 2026 | 7:00 PM (NZT) | Online 🎟️ Free NZPS members | $20 non-members eventbrite.co.nz/.../the-new…... Not a member? Learn the benefits 👉 nzps.org.nz/
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The @NZPainSoc + Abdo-Pelvic Pain SIG, is hosting a webinar: “The National Female Pelvic Mesh Service (NZFPMS)” 📅27 May 2026 | 7:00 PM (NZT) | Online 🎟️ Free NZPS members | $20 non-members eventbrite.co.nz/.../the-new…... Not a member? Learn the benefits 👉 nzps.org.nz/
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🚨Limited spaces available🚨 - Don't forget to register for Monday's NZPS webinar on "Trauma Informed Care in Pain Management" by Professor Kirsty Ross eventbrite.co.nz/e/trauma-in…
Join us for the first NZPS Webinar for the 2026 Series: "Trauma-Informed Care in Pain Management" - Dr Kirsty Ross 📅 18 May 2026 | 📷 7:00 PM (Pacific Time) | 📷 Online eventbrite.co.nz/e/trauma-in… #nzpainsociety #PainManagement #traumainformedcare #webinar
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Join us for the first NZPS Webinar for the 2026 Series: "Trauma-Informed Care in Pain Management" - Dr Kirsty Ross 📅 18 May 2026 | 📷 7:00 PM (Pacific Time) | 📷 Online eventbrite.co.nz/e/trauma-in… #nzpainsociety #PainManagement #traumainformedcare #webinar
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Congratulations to Monique Findlay who wins the #NZPS26 Best Poster Award
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Congratulations to Carmen Holdaway, who wins #NZPS26 Best Presentation for her talk on “Persistent Pelvic Pain Management Strategies Utilised by Gynaecologists” @otago
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Congratulations to William Parton who wins the #NZPS26 Best First Presentation Award for his talk on “Exploring Electroencephalographic Brain Adaptations in People with Chronic Patellofemoral Pain: A Cross-Sectional Control Study” @otago
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“Most treatments don’t work for [neuropathic pain]… but some treatments work for some” - Prof Andrew Rice kicking off the final afternoon of day two at #NZPS26
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“We have a duty to tell people the truth” - @RachelleBuchbin presenting the evidence (or lack thereof) to support PRP on Day Two of #NZPS26
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“We need more rigorous studies independent of industry” @CGMMaher presenting the evidence in spinal cord stimulators at #NZPS26
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Professor Andrew Rice, President of @IASPpain, challenging the perception of Cannabinoid safety at #NZPS26
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"Stop categorising on pain sites. Be specific on who and what we are trying to treat. Tailor programmes to patients... its not one size fits all" - Michael Nicholas presenting on Day One at #NZPS26
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"We need better models of care which address low back pain" - Rachelle Buchbinder presenting the Patrick Wall Lecture on Day One at #NZPS26
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Day two wrap with workshops on Perioperative Pain Management, Pain with Sex, Bicultural Awareness training, and Nurses Education. Stay tuned for conference updates starting tomorrow. Don’t forget to post your photos and experience using #NZPS26
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Welcome back for #NZPS Day 2! Today brings workshops on: Perioperative Pain Management, Pain with Sex, & Bicultural Awareness Training. Social activities include: Professional Networking Groups, Welcome Reception, & the NZPS Pub Quiz. Tag your photos & experience using #NZPS26
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Day one wrap of #NZPS26 featuring workshops: - Pain Assessment & Management in Primary Care - Group Treatment for People Living With Pain - Clinical Formulation and Interdisciplinary Care for Allied Health - Pain in the Older Adult Bring on day two!
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A beautiful morning to kick off #NZPS26. Workshops starting Wednesday/Thursday. Post your photos using the #NZPS26
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