Workshops
Workshop One
Neonatal and Obstetrics SIM Workshop
Clinical full day workshop
Facilitators: SIM team
Time: 9.00am - 5.00pm NZDT
Venue: Nelson Hospital, Entrance off or Tipahi St, 7010 Franklyn Street, Nelson South, Nelson 7010
Cost: $550 per head (includes morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea)
Join us at the Nelson Hospital simulation centre to hone your skills in Obstetric and Neonatal resuscitation in the ED setting.
Our dynamic and friendly team of Obstetric/Maternity, Emergency and Paediatric experts have years of experience clinically and delivering PROMPT, advanced Neonatal Life Support and other simulation based teaching.
They have prepared a day to build your confidence and competence in critical care for those patients that many of us can find challenging.
The day begins with hands-on skills stations for Obstetric and Neonatal care and culminates in a multifaceted simulation with special attention to a high fidelity surgical experience. This will be high quality, supportive and intensive education to ensure your experience can be tailored to your particular clinical setting. Limited capacity.
Workshop Two
Te Reo Māori Workshop (Cultural Immersion & Waka Activities)
Facilitators: Waka Abel Tasman
Immerse yourself in te ao Māori through this unique cultural experience on the stunning coastline of Kaiteriteri.
Date: Wednesday 25 March 2026
Time: 9.00am - 2.00pm NZDT
Venue: Waka Abel Tasman, Kaiteriteri -Sandy Bay Road, Kaiteriteri, Nelson 7197
Cost: $350 per head (includes bus transport, waka activities, lunch and afternoon tea)
This workshop will include 5 CPD hours and meet the requirements of culturally safe practice.
A bus has been organised to leave the Rutherford Hotel by 7.45am (to arrive at Kaiteriteri by 8.45am for a 9am start).
Once we reach Kaiteriteri, the day begins with a mihi whakatau (formal welcome) and whakawhanuangatanga (introductions in te reo Māori and learning the basic language), followed by learning tikanga – the cultural protocols that guide respect for the waka and environment.
After a karakia (blessing), participants will take to the water for an immersive exploration of Māori history and connection to place. As you paddle along the coastline, you’ll hear pūrākau (stories) of the region, learn the haka and its meaning, and experience the values of kotahitanga (unity) and whanaungatanga (connection) through shared paddling practice.
Depending on conditions, there may also be opportunities for in-water activities to further deepen your connection with the moana. The afternoon continues on the Pā site at Kaiteriteri, where participants will discover rongoā Māori (traditional Māori medicine) and taonga pūoro (Māori musical instruments), concluding with a reflection and poroaki (closing ceremony).
This workshop offers a rich, hands-on introduction to Māori culture, language, fostering understanding, connection, and respect for Aotearoa’s unique heritage.