OASIS26 Auckland
27 - 28 March 2026
See you there!
Welcome to OASIS26 Auckland!
On behalf of the Organising Committee, we are thrilled to extend our warmest invitation to the Obstetric Anaesthesia Special Interest Symposium 2026 (OASIS26), an event dedicated to advancing excellence in obstetric anaesthesia care. We kick off on Friday, 27 March, with our Obstetric-themed workshops at Auckland City Hospital, followed by the one-day symposium at The Domes of Auckland Zoo on Saturday, 28 March.
OASIS26 continues our tradition of fostering learning in the latest advancements and challenges of obstetric anaesthesia with a strong focus on delivering world-class care for wāhine in Aotearoa. Lectures from the multidisciplinary team at National Women’s Health will explore advances in managing complex medical obstetric cases, approaches to caesarean-related anxiety, and emerging technologies shaping the future of care for women. Renowned for its warm, collegial atmosphere, OASIS26 brings together delegates and industry partners not just as professionals but as a united community committed to improving outcomes for women.
Jo Doa, Mei Soo and Nicola Broadbent
OASIS26 Convenors
Workshops
Friday, 27 March 2026
Clinical Education Centre
Auckland Hospital
The OASIS workshops are returning to the Clinical Education Centre at Auckland City Hospital with Emergency Response workshops
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Major Obstetric Haemorrhage - a small group interactive seminar
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Can’t Intubate, Can’t Oxygenate (CICO) - simulation workshop
Both are recognised as an Emergency Response Activities for ANZCA and FPM CPD participants.
Additionally, we have added two exciting new options:
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A Communication Skills workshop designed to enhance communication in high-pressure situations involving patients, relatives, and colleagues.
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A guided tour of Auckland Zoo’s Hospital & NZ Centre for Conservation Medicine.
Scientific Programme
Saturday, 28 March 2026
The Domes, Auckland Zoo
Western Springs, Auckland
Advances in Obstetric Medicine and Metabolic Disease in Pregnancy
9.30am
Registration Opens
with tea, coffee and morning tea
10.00am
Mihi Whakatau and Welcome
Dr Jack Hill and Dr Mei Soo
Consultant Anaesthetists, Auckland City Hospital
10.10am
What's New in Obstetric Anaesthesia
Dr Chimay Pandit
Consultant Anaesthetist, Auckland City Hospital
10.55am
Hormonal Havoc: Navigating Endocrine Dilemmas in Pregnancy
Dr Stephanie Cox
Consultant Obstetric Physician, Auckland City Hospital
11.40am
Weighty Matters: Bariatric Surgery and Pregnancy
Dr Ian Kando
Consultant Obstetric Physician, Auckland City Hospital
12.20pm
Questions
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12.30pm
Lunch
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Keep Calm and Caesarean On: A Patient-Centred Approach to Caesarean Section Anxiety.
1.30pm
Sip, Send, Deliver: Optimizing Preoperative Hydration in Obstetric Anaesthesia
Dr Adele Whiteman
Consultant Anaesthetist, Auckland City Hospital
2.00pm
Non- Pharmacological Techniques in Reducing Peri-operative Anxiety in Caesarean Sections
Dr Justine Wright
Consultant Anaesthetist, Auckland City Hospital
2.40pm
Challenging Cases at National Women’s Health
Dr Henry Watson
Consultant Anaesthetist, Auckland City Hospital
3.20pm
Questions
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3.30pm
Afternoon Tea
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4.00pm
Penthrox in Women's Health
Dr Chris Jephcott and Dr Nicola Delaney
Consultant Anaesthetists, Waikato Hospital
4:45pm
Delivering the Wild: Obstetric Challenges in Zoo Medicine
Dr James Chatterton
Manager of Veterinary Services at Auckland Zoo
5.20pm
Questions
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5.30pm
Closing Remarks
Dr Mei Soo
Symposium Convenor OASIS26
Social Events
OASIS26 Welcome Function
Friday 27 March 5.30pm
Paname Social
1/3 Lorne Street, Auckland Central
We’re kicking things off with a private evening at this Parisian-inspired eatery - a favourite among food lovers for its refined flavours and the perfect spot to unwind and ease into the symposium. The Welcome Function has long been a favourite among returning delegates - a chance to catch up with familiar faces and to meet new colleagues in a warm and inclusive setting.
Join us for a warm and welcoming evening of fine refreshments and locally inspired canapés. This is more than just a networking event - it’s an opportunity to reunite with colleagues, exchange insights, and cultivate new professional connections in a relaxed yet refined setting. Our
on-going commitment to keeping it fun and fabulous has made our
Welcome Function a favoured event among our returning delegates!
OASIS26 Conference Dinner
Saturday 28 March, 6pm until late
Te Puna Function Venue
Auckland Zoo
Te Puna (“the spring”) is more than just a wharekai and function venue - it’s a place of connection, of gathering, and of appreciation for both people and nature. Nestled in the heart of the South East Asia Jungle Track, it overlooks the central lake and wetlands, creating a truly special setting.
We'll start with cocktails and canapés, taking time to relax on the expansive outdoor deck which offers a front-row seat to something truly remarkable - orangutans and Siamang gibbons moving effortlessly across aerial pathways!
And as the sun sets over the lake, it will create a stunning backdrop for our conference dinner - a moment to celebrate achievements, forge new connections, and look ahead to the future of anaesthesia.
Partners and Exhibitors
For options on partnering with OASIS26 and joining us as an exhibitor please contact us here.
Address
National Women's Educational Trust
c/o Department of Anaesthesia
Women's Health
Level 9, Auckland City Hospital
2 Park Road, Grafton
Auckland 1023