21-22 August  |  2025

Events

What to Expect

Another outstanding educational event, bringing together delegates for two full days of learning, connection, and professional growth - supported by a fantastic team and exceptional hospitality to keep everyone energised throughout the conference.

❋ Great Connections

With 72 delegates attending in 2025 we marked our highest turnout yet - demonstrating the growing strength and engagement of our dermatology nursing community.

❋ Outstanding Venue

Wharewaka Function Centre offered a stunning waterfront location, seamless event support, and wonderful catering that fuelled both minds and conversations.

❋ Expert Presenters

We extend our sincere gratitude to the presenters who generously shared their knowledge, insights, and clinical expertise to support ongoing professional development.

❋ Valued Sponsors

A heartfelt thank you to the companies who sponsored the event. Your support plays an essential role in advancing education and strengthening dermatology nursing across New Zealand.

Our Events

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2025 Annual Conference 

The 18th annual conference was another successful educational event, and this year we had a record number of delegates with the final count reaching 72! Wharewaka Function Centre on the Wellington waterfront was a fantastic venue for the conference with very helpful team and lovely food to keep our brains and bodies fueled up for two full days of learning.



Inspiring Educational Programming

Community Connection & Professional Growth



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2026 Annual Conference

The 2026 NZDNS Conference is shaping up to be another exciting, educational, and engaging event, and we are already looking forward to bringing dermatology nurses together for two inspiring days in Hamilton. Planning is well underway to deliver a conference that is informative, thought-provoking, and—most importantly—fun, with a programme designed to support learning, connection, and professional growth.



Inspiring Educational Programming

Community Connection & Professional Growth

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Day One

Arrive & Meet

As everyone arrives, we take time to settle in, get comfortable, and begin connecting with those around us. The journey starts here.


Check-In

9:00 – 9:30am


Group Activity

11:00am


Lunch Break

12:30pm


Creative Workshop

2:00pm


Dinner

6:30pm


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Day Two

Set Intentions & Reflect

Together, we pause to consider our goals, hopes, and direction. This is about aligning with ourselves and with the journey ahead. This is a chance to reconnect with what brought you here - your questions, your hopes, your turning points - and consider how they’ve shifted or deepened.


Check-In

9:00 – 9:30am


Group Activity

11:00am


Lunch Break

12:30pm


Creative Workshop

2:00pm


Dinner

6:30pm