Aotearoa New Zealand Emergency Medicine Conference 2026, Whakatū Nelson

Nau mai, Haere Mai, Welcome! 

The Aotearoa New Zealand Working Group warmly invites you to the ACEM Aotearoa New Zealand Emergency Medicine Conference 2026, to be held at the Rutherford Hotel, Whakatū Nelson, from Wednesday 25 – Friday 27 March 2026.

Whakatū Nelson, a vibrant coastal city with more sunshine hours than almost anywhere else in Aotearoa New Zealand, offers the perfect setting to explore the future of Emergency Medicine. With its brightness, warmth and openness, Whakatū provides a place to gather, connect and look ahead. 

The name Whakatū - to stand, to raise, to establish - captures the spirit of gathering together to shape what comes next.

Bright Horizons: Building the Future of Emergency Medicine invites us to look beyond today - embracing innovation, advancing clinical practice, and reimagining education and technology to transform how we deliver care. It is a chance to celebrate both the promise of new beginnings and the wisdom of experience.

Together, we will explore how our profession can thrive through strong leadership, sustainable careers and a workforce ready for tomorrow’s challenges.

Join us in Whakatū Nelson, where bright horizons inspire us to build a future of Emergency Medicine that is bold, connected, and ready for the next generation.

ACEM Aotearoa New Zealand Conference Working Group 
Dr Amanda Holgate, Dr Ari Stern, Dr Matt Marion & Dr Alannah Murray