
24 - 25 November 2025 | Grand Millennium, Auckland
Nursing and the law
Stay up-to-date on the latest legal issues in nursing practice at the Nursing and the Law Conference
This year’s event provides an opportunity for New Zealand nursing professionals to gain essential knowledge on the current legal and regulatory environment that governs their practice.
This unique event will deliver insights into:
- Evolving nursing practice and how it intersects with the law
- Legal obligations nurses have to their patients and employers
- Duty of care, accountability, and liability for nurses
- Recent court decisions and legislative developments impacting nursing practice
Ensure you and your team are equipped with the latest legal knoweldge to practice safely and effectively.
Register for the Nursing and The Law Conference today!
Why you should be at this conference
- Stay ahead of the curve: Gain insights into evolving nursing practice and how it intersects with the latest legal developments
- Protect yourself and your patients: Ensure you understand your legal obligations, duty of care, and potential liabilities to practice safely
- Sharpen your skills: Learn from legal experts, and gain practical knowledge to navigate complex legal issues in your daily practice
- Boost your confidence: Gain peace of mind knowing you have the latest knoweldge to make informed decisions in your nursing career

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We are currently working on the programme and agenda.
If you would like to have input into our research programme please email xxxx@brightstar.co.nz
Supporting organisation
We’re super excited to have the College of Nurses Aotearoa as a supporting organisation for this conference.
If you’re a member of the College of College of Nurses Aotearoa get in touch with them to secure special pricing!

Venue
The location and how you can get there
Address
Grand Millennium Auckland
71 Mayoral Drive, Cnr Vincent Street, Auckland 1010
Agenda
Agenda to be announced
8:30 | Registration and Coffee |
8:55 | Mihi whakatau |
9:00 | Welcoming remarks from the Conference Chair |
9:10 | Overview of the latest legal updates and key developments in legislation and regulations governing nursing practice |
9:50 | Exploring the latest developments in healthcare policy, funding, and resource allocation |
10:30 | Morning break |
11:00 | Nursing Council update |
11:40 | Delivering Tiriti O Waitangi Tiriti commitments in nursing practice |
12:20 | Lunch |
13:20 | Ensuring the quality safety and productivity of nursing practice |
14:00 | Delivering safe nurse staffing levels in Aotearoa New Zealand |
14:40 | Examining in moral injury in nursing |
15:20 | Afternoon Break |
15:40 | Panel discussion – How can we balance duty of care with resource constraints and ensure the delivery of high-quality care? |
16:20 | Managing psychosocial risk and understanding legal obligations around nurse mental wellbeing |
17:00 | Summary remarks from the Chair & Networking Drinks |
8:40 | Registration and Coffee |
9:00 | Welcome back remarks the Chair |
9:10 | Nursing workforce development and transformation - Towards a sustainable nursing workforce |
9:40 | Exploring the latest developments around nurse prescribing |
10:30 | Morning break |
11:00 | Expanding the roles and responsibilities of nurse practitioners |
11:40 | End of life choice: Exploring the latest developments around the role of the nurse in delivery of end-of-life decisions |
12:20 | Lunch |
13:20 | Exploring the latest developments around Nursing and AI |
14:00 | Updates on accountability and delegation in nursing |
14:40 | Privacy and confidentiality: The crucial role of nurses in safeguarding patient health information |
15:20 | Summary remarks from the Chair & end the end of Conference |
Speakers
Speakers to be announced

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Navigating the Fiscal Tightrope: Infrastructure, Migration, Climate Change
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Rethinking Safety Leadership: From Heroes to Hosts
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NZ Security Agencies Urge Cyber Vigilance: “Don’t Click on Dumb Sh*t”
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From Checklists to Curiosity: How Boards Are Redefining Health and Safety Governance
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Healthcare’s Crossroads: Why Medico-Legal and Ethical Foundations Matter More Than Ever
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The Protected Disclosures Act: Understand Your Obligations
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Building Resilience in a Time of Uncertainty
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Upholding Workplace Safety: Driving Governance Changes
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Enhancing Healthcare Access & Equity in New Zealand
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Sponsors
Sponsors to be announced
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Individual tickets
Group tickets
Multi-buy 3+ Tickets
Early Bird
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Must be from same organisation and book at same time. For valid ticket, payment by 24 October, 2025.
Multi-buy 3+ Tickets
Last Minute
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Must be from same organisation and book at same time. For valid ticket, payment by 24 November, 2025.
Multi-buy 5+ Tickets
Early Bird
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Must be from same organisation and book at same time. For valid ticket, payment by 24 November, 2025.
Multi-buy 5+ Tickets
Last Minute
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Must be from same organisation and book at same time. For valid ticket, payment by 24 November, 2025.
Registration Conditions
Ticket Terms
All prices are in New Zealand dollars ($NZD)
A surcharge of 2.5% + GST applies to credit card payments on top of the total amount.
Pre-Sale Tickets are valid only for the specific event for which they were purchased and cannot be transferred to other events. To remain valid, Super Saver and Early Bird tickets must be paid by date quoted.
Group ticket options are valid for registrations from the same organisation, booked at the same time.
By selecting any special pricing offer for classes of organisation, sector, or individuals or using any promotion code, you are asserting to the organiser your right to claim any such pricing offer, and acknowledge the organiser’s right to audit such claim and, if in the opinion of the organiser using its sole discretion the conditions for special pricing are not met, reject any registration.
For full terms & conditions, please visit https://www.brightstar.co.nz/terms-and-conditions
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