Join us in Auckland, New Zealand

11 - 12 September 2026 NZCMM Conference 

A WARM WELCOME TO THE New Zealand College of Musculoskeletal Medicine (NZCMM) conference

11 - 12 September 2026
Waipuna Hotel and Conference Centre, Auckland

CONFERENCE THEME

The Spine Paradox – Common Pain, Complex Solutions

Spinal pain is one of the most frequent issues seen in clinical practice — yet its underlying causes and effective treatments are often far from straightforward. This conference brings together leading experts, innovative research, and diverse perspectives to unpack the complexities behind this everyday challenge.

PLAN TO ATTEND:

Arrive Thursday, stay two nights and drive or fly after the conference concludes on Saturday.

Key dates

Early Bird Registration opening 

March 2026

Early Bird Registration closing

24 July 2026

Conference 

11 - 12 september 2026
Auckland, New Zealand

Programme outline

To assist with your planning and booking your travel, please refer to our brief outline of each day: 

Thursday 10 September - Pre-conference

Morning - Travel to Auckland.
Midday onwards - Pre-conference workshops
5.00pm - 6.30pm - Networking function

Friday 11 September

Full day conferencing with conference dinner in the evening

Saturday 12 September

Full day conferencing, finishing around 4.30pm

Who should attend 

The conference welcomes medical and allied health professionals who are likely to have an interest in our CONFERENCE THEME: The Spine Paradox:
Common Pain, Complex Solutions

  • Fellows & Registrars

  • Particularly those with an interest in pain management or sports medicine

  • Often dealing with acute spinal presentations

  • Especially those focused on MSK imaging

  • Including MSK and neuro-specialists

  • Due to functional chain and postural interdependencies

  • Particularly those specialising in chronic pain and functional disorders

  • Involved in interdisciplinary pain teams

  • With a focus on spinal biomechanics, pain science, or health systems

  • Interested in CPD and teaching clinical reasoning in complex pain cases

  • Exploring specialisations or seeking exposure to multidisciplinary MSK care

Whether you're here to share your expertise, challenge your thinking, or connect with peers, we’re thrilled to have you with us.

Get involved

Sponsorship and exhibition opportunities will be available for this conference. If you wish to participate, or if you have any questions then email us directly to discuss the opportunities available.