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EnglishWhat is The Paediatric Society of NZ (PSNZ) website?
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paediatrics.org.nz is the website of the Paediatric Society of New Zealand | Te Kāhui Mātai Arotamariki o Aotearoa (PSNZ), a professional society whose stated aim is that "tamariki in Aotearoa flourish in health and wellness." It is a membership and professional-network site for people involved in child and youth health — not a patient healthcare or advice service. The site states plainly that "The Paediatric Society does not provide health care or advice for patients," so if you have come looking for clinical guidance for a sick child, this is not the right destination.
Who the site is for
PSNZ membership is described as open to people involved with the health and wellbeing of tamariki and rangatahi across Aotearoa. The society frames its value as reducing barriers between disciplines and geographical regions by working together. In practice, that means the audience is health professionals, clinicians, researchers, and others working in child and youth health, plus whānau and community voices brought in through its network structures.
What you will find on the site
| Section | What it covers |
|---|---|
| Latest news | Announcements such as expressions of interest, appointments, sponsorship news, and policy statements |
| Membership | Information on joining PSNZ and who is eligible |
| Clinical Network | The Child and Youth Health National Clinical Network (CYHNCN), bringing together health professionals and consumers with child and youth health expertise |
| Lived Experience Navigators (LENs) rōpū | The voice of whānau and community within the CYHNCN |
| Strategic Plan 2021–2026 | The society's strategy to improve outcomes for all tamariki, with a stated focus on Māori, Pasifika, disabled and targeted groups |
| Training | Promotion of Paediatric Epilepsy Training (PET) courses in Aotearoa, designed to enhance care standards for children with epilepsy |
Examples of current activity
The news listings show the kind of work the society publicises: an expression of interest for Clinical Nurse Specialists for the Paediatric Palliative Care Workstream; a search for Co-Chairs for the Child & Youth Health National Clinical Network; sponsorship recognition for the 2026 Annual Meeting; and a policy position titled "Child Poverty is a Child Health Issue: PSNZ Calls for an All-of-Government Approach." These illustrate that the site functions as a hub for professional coordination, advocacy, and event and training promotion rather than a consumer health information portal.
If you need health advice instead
The site directs anyone concerned about a child in their care to contact a General Practitioner (GP), or Healthline for free advice from Registered Nurses on 0800 611 116, or to dial 111 in an emergency. Those routes — not PSNZ — are where clinical questions should go.
Bottom line
Use paediatrics.org.nz if you want to understand or engage with New Zealand's paediatric professional community: membership, the national clinical network, strategy, training, and sector news. Do not use it to seek care or advice for an unwell child.