Palliative Care Nurses New Zealand (PCNNZ) is the only organisation in the country which represents nurses and allied health from ALL care settings who either work in or have an interest within the speciality of palliative care. We welcome allied health professionals and students to join us also.

As the professional association for palliative care nursing in New Zealand, PCNNZ acknowledges the right of individuals to seek assisted dying under the current legislation in New Zealand. PCNNZ supports ongoing provision of palliative care for people who seek assisted dying. Simultaneously, PCNNZ recognise assisted dying is separate to the practice of palliative care and will continue to strongly advocate for equitable access and delivery of palliative care for all people who reside in Aotearoa.

PCNNZ recognise and acknowledge that membership may, individually, hold a diversity of views on assisted dying.

PCNNZ recognise and acknowledge that members may work for organisations with differing stances
on the provision of assisted dying services.

PCNNZ Position Statement 2025 – Revised September 2025

Read the constitution of Palliative Care Nurses New Zealand Society Incorporated.

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PCNNZ Virtual Seminar – Thursday 20th August 2026 – Registration now open to all – Members $85 & Non Members & Allied Health $100 – All Welcome! –  More info here 

CBT Skills for Physical Health Practitioners in Aotearoa – Kathy Burn & Kathryn Mannix – Feb – May 2026 – Wellington & online – More Info here 

Talking Mats Foundation Training – Feb, May & Aug on-line &, in-person in  Auckland & date TBC Wellington – Talking Mats Foundation Training Flyer

The pressure injury conundrum – Unpacking the complexities of pressure injuries for better patient outcomes – NZ Wound Care Society – Evening Webinar Wed 20th May – 19.00hr – 20.00hr – Register here 

Palliative Care Nurses Australia – From Ideas to Impact: Innovating Together for Equity and Access – 10-12 June 2026 – Adelaide – More info here 

Monthly Webinar – First Thursday of the month – 07.30- 08.30am – more info & registration here

Latest events and education with ANZSPM – More info here

2026 ANZSPM Aotearoa Hui – 14-16 August 2026 Russell – note discounts for nurses – More info here 

Discover the latest palliative care nursing jobs from around New Zealand. See ‘Jobs’ tab at the toolbar or click here

Established in 2022, the Palliative Care Collaborative Aotearoa (PCCA) has been formed to give a collective voice on the need for better, more equitable palliative care across all of New Zealand. https://www.pcca.nz/

Sign the petition to make high quality palliative care available to everyone https://www.pcca.nz/

Kia ora Koutou – Te Kahu Pairuri o Aotearoa / Hospice New Zealand is a member of the Carers Alliance of 56 national not for profits.

Since 2004 the Alliance has worked to improve recognition and support for our country’s one million plus family, whānau and āiga carers – those who assist family members who are frail, unwell, or have a serious health condition or disability. We can all expect to give or receive family care during our lives.

This petition calls for a Minister or Commissioner for family carers, and true action to support their physical, mental, and financial well being. Petition closes 31st March 2026.

Together we have tried everything to get government and its agencies to listen and do more. The petition is a first step in our upcoming election campaign to seek better progress for New Zealand’s family carers. You’ll learn more about the We Care NZ campaign in the weeks ahead. For now, take the first step to move things forward for carers – click to sign the petition.

Ngā mihi nui   on behalf of,

Wayne Naylor, Chief Executive – Te Kahu Pairuri o Aotearoa – Hospice New Zealand