We bring together Outdoor and Healthcare professionals in Aotearoa New Zealand.
Enjoying the outdoors – staying safe
ABOUT US
First Aid in the outdoors
Outdoor Medicine New Zealand (OMNZ) is a non-profit, incorporated society. Bringing together all those who practice or have an interest in providing healthcare within challenging outdoors terrain, in Aotearoa – New Zealand. We welcome into our community everyone regardless of their medical and outdoors skills. OMNZ is a space for discussion, education, knowledge sharing and support.
In 2025 we rebranded from The New Zealand Society for Mountain Medicine (est 2020) with the intent to appeal to a broader group of outdoors people. Mountain medicine remains our largest following.
OUR MISSION
Advocate and support the development of outdoor medicine in Aotearoa New Zealand to improve national capability to access, treat and evacuate casualties in the outdoors.
WHAT WE DO
Sharing Knowledge
- Community education events
- AED Loan for non-profit, mission aligned organisations/events
- Facilitation of scenarios and event debriefs
- Practical, free advice about medical equipment
- Act as a platform to facilitate your ideas for events
Philanthropic AED Loans
Free or at cost AED loan for mission aligned, organisations. We want to support safe outdoor and remote activites. Patrol teams, extra-ordinary events, hui, camps…
Contact us for conditions and availability.
Newsletter
We circulate an occasional newsletter featuring upcoming events, webinars, case studies, conferences, and relevant clinical information.
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Got an idea? Lets make it happen.
If you’ve spotted an course or event you’d love to see run in New Zealand, we may be able to assist with support, funding, or expertise.
WHO WE ARE
Outdoor Medicine New Zealand comprises members from diverse backgrounds, ranging from doctors and ski patrollers to experienced outdoors enthusiasts in alpine, bush, tropical, and other environments. We welcome individuals who share an interest in advancing medical practices in outdoor environments, regardless of their professional or recreational background.
The OMNZ Committee Members:
President: Campbell Doak
Secretary: Aleksandra Pawlik
Treasurer: Mike Lowe
Committee Officers: Robyn Johnston, Andre Schoneveld