Goodfellow Symposium 2026
We hope you enjoy the strong lineup of speakers and topics, which will inspire and provide the full complement of 'Skills for Next Monday'.
Keynotes and update sessions: Our close partners, the Royal NZ College of GPs, the Royal NZ College of Urgent Care, and Allevia Hospitals have joined us to create a programme that brings together the gentle reminders and the must-knows for primary care.
Networking opportunities: Connect with fellow primary care physicians, exchange ideas, and build lasting professional relationships. Share your experiences and learn from others in your field.
Engaging workshops: Participate in hands-on workshops that will enhance your clinical skills and offer practical solutions to everyday challenges faced in primary care.
Destination & Venue
Due Drop Events Centre
Auckland's premiere centre for conferences, events, exhibitions, functions and concerts.
Parking
The Due Drop Events Centre has 750 free secure car parks on-site.
Transport
The airport is only a 15-minute drive from the Due Drop Events Centre. Taxis and Ubers are available at all times of the day from the front of the airport terminal.
Manukau City Centre transport station is about a 20-minute walk from the Events Centre with regular bus connections to the airport and bus and train connections to the CBD and greater Auckland. For public transport information visit AT Transport.
The Due Drop Events Centre is 10 minutes from the airport and less than 25 minutes from the centre of Auckland by car.
General Information
Car Rental
We encourage you to take advantage of corporate rates through Avis Rent a Car. Call your local Avis office on 0800 284 722 and quote the booking reference number: AWD Z994400.
Disclosure of Registration Information
If you do not wish your details to be provided to sponsors or other delegates, please tick the appropriate box on the registration form.
Dress
Dress for all sessions is smart casual.
Insurance
If travelling from outside of New Zealand, it is strongly recommended that you purchase comprehensive travel insurance to cover the duration of your visit to New Zealand and to protect against cancellation charges, loss or damage to your luggage and personal effects, loss of cash and medical expenses.
Name Badges
Name badges will be given to all delegates on registration. We ask that you wear your badge at all times, including social functions.
Special Requirements
Every effort will be made to ensure delegates with special needs are catered for. Should you require any specific assistance or catering, please give the details required on your registration form.
Symposium Registration
Fees
(all fees are in NZ dollars and include GST)
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Type |
Earlybird Fee |
Standard Fee |
2-DAY REGISTRATION (excludes pre-symposium workshops) |
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Doctor |
$870 |
$985 |
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Nurse Practitioner |
$670 |
$785 |
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Nurse |
$565 |
$685 |
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Pharmacist / Clinical Pharmacist/ Pharmacist Prescriber |
$565 |
$685 |
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Other Health Professional |
$565 |
$685 |
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Registrar (RNZCUC, GPEP 1 or 2) |
$480 |
$595 |
SINGLE DAY Registration |
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Doctor |
$500 |
$560 |
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Nurse Practitioner |
$395 |
$495 |
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Nurse |
$335 |
$445 |
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Pharmacist / Clinical Pharmacist / Pharmacist Prescriber |
$335 |
$445 |
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Other Health Professionals |
$335 |
$435 |
Friday Workshops |
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Chronic Kidney Diseaase, 9am - 12pm |
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Registration Fee (add-on to Symposium registration) |
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$355 |
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Registration Fee, Friday only participants (not part of Symposium rate) |
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$375 |
Skin Lesion and Dermatoscopy, 10am - 5pm |
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Registration Fee (add-on to Symposium registration) |
$615
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| Registration Fee, Friday only participants (not part of Symposium rate) | $675 | |
Managing Cardio-Renal-Metabolic (CRM) Conditions, 1pm - 4pm |
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Registration Fee (add-on to Symposium registration) |
$355 | |
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Registration Fee, Friday only participants (not part of Symposium rate) |
$375 | |
The Cutting Edge: Surgical Skills (Intermediate and Advanced), 1pm - 5pm |
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Registration Fee (add-on to Symposium registration) |
$395 | |
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Registration Fee, Friday only participants (not part of Symposium rate) |
$415 | |
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Faulty Alarms and Overactive Systems: Explaining Functional Symptoms to Patients, 9am - 12pm |
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Registration Fee (add-on to Symposium registration) |
$355 | |
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Registration Fee, Friday only participants (not part of Symposium rate) |
$375 | |
| Lightning Process® mini training, 1- 4 pm | ||
| Registration Fee (add-on to Symposium registration) | $355 | |
| Registration Fee, Friday only participants (not part of Symposium rate) | $375 | |
| Advanced Resuscitation (ACLS6 | ||
| Registration Fee (add-on to Symposium registration) | $595 | |
| Registration Fee, Friday only participants (not part of Symposium rate) | $655 | |
Payment is by credit card (secure transmission facilities provided). Visa and Mastercard are accepted. Confirmation of your registration and a tax invoice will be sent upon completion of the registration form and payment.
Registration and Accommodation Terms & Conditions can be found here.
Register safely: Please beware of fraudulent websites and booking agencies. Learn how to register safely here.
Accommodation
Bookings can be made when you register for the Symposium. See accommodation details.
Cancellations
Should you need to cancel your registration for any reason, you may reassign your registration to another person.
Please notify The Conference Company of the replacement delegate's name and contact details:
- Tel: + 64 9 360 1240
- Email: [email protected]
If you are unable to arrange a replacement, a refund (the full symposium fee less an administration charge of $100) will be made, providing notification is received by 9 February 2026. After that date, no refunds will be made.
If the Symposium is cancelled for reasons beyond the control of the Organising Committee, registration fees will be refunded after the deduction of expenses already incurred.
CPD
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The Royal New Zealand College of General Practitioners (RNZCGP) has approved this programme for up to 32 education hours for General Practice Education Programme Stage 2 (formerly AVE) and Maintenance of Professional Standards (MOPS) purposes. Attendees can claim 2 CME credits per 1 learning hour. |
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RNZCUC CME points are awarded for a full day (6 CME points) or half day (3 CME points). |
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The College of Nurses Aotearoa (NZ) Inc is happy to endorse the Goodfellow Symposium 2026 for 2 days of professional development. Nurses attending need to self-record hours and verification of attendance on their own education record. CNA endorsement seal: 130 |
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Nurse Practitioners New Zealand (NPNZ) have been endorsing this event for many years. Nurse Practitioners are actively involved in programme development for the Goodfellow Symposium. |
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This symposium has been endorsed by the Pharmaceutical Society of NZ Inc (PSNZ) and is suitable for inclusion in an individual pharmacist’s continuing education (CE) records for Continuing Professional Development (CPD) purposes. Click here for PSNZ recertification support information. |
Accommodation
Your accommodation booking is made when you register for the Symposium via the online registration form.
Bookings should be made before 19 February 2026, after which no guarantee can be made that rooms will be available.
A credit card guarantee is required to secure your reservation. To see a list of the terms, conditions and cancellation policies, please click here.
- Changing your reservation: Please advise The Conference Company of any change to a reservation rather than contacting the hotel directly. Telephone: (09) 360 1240 (if calling from New Zealand) or +64 9 360 1240 (if calling from overseas) Email: [email protected]
- Early access: If you have an early morning arrival and require an early check-in, you will need to reserve your room for the previous night.
- Transport: This is not provided to or from the Events Centre.
The closest hotels to the venue are The Sebel Hotel Manukau and Ramada Suites by Wyndham Manukau.
Block bookings have been made at both these hotels. Rates have been negotiated equal to, if not better than, corporate rates. Room rates do not include breakfast.
The Sebel Auckland Manukau +64 9 261 1821
16 Lakewood Court, Manukau
- Distance from venue: 11-minute walk
- Room type and rate (inc GST): Superior Guest Room King or Twin – $269 per night
- Breakfast: $35 per person per day
- Check in: 2:00pm
- Check out: 11:00 am
- Parking: Self-parking is available for $10 per night per vehicle, however, there is a limited number of spaces, so they are on at a first come, first served basis. The Sebel is unable to reserve spaces for guests.
Ramada Suites by Wyndham Manukau +64 9 942 6000
770a Great South Road, Manukau
- Distance from venue: 3-minute walk
- Room type and rate (inc GST): Deluxe Hotel King Room: $240 per night
- Breakfast: $30 per person per day
- Check in: 2:00pm
- Check out: 10:00 am
- Parking: Free self-parking, but limited availability.
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Warning: Fraudulent websites and booking agencies If you have any questions around the legitimacy of a supposed symposium website, or are contacted by any such agency, please don’t hesitate to contact us at [email protected] or +64 9 360 1240. |
Symposium Partners
Symposium Gold Plus Sponsor
Symposium Gold Sponsor
Symposium Silver Sponsor
Symposium Sponsor
Symposium Exhibitors
If you are interested in sponsorship opportunities at the Goodfellow Symposium please contact Nihal Fernandez, Sponsorship and Exhibition Manager:
- e: [email protected]
- p: +64 9 360 1240
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Symposium Keynote Speakers
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