Public Seminars
Public seminars are scheduled regionally around NZ when funding permits and when a local ophthalmologist and/or optometrist is available to make a presentation. We aim to hold 8 to 10 seminars per year when circumstances allow.
Planned Seminars 2026
Christchurch
Saturday 9th May 2026
10.30am - 12.00pm
Hotel Elms Christchurch
456 Papanui Road
Christchurch
Ophthalmologist Presenter: Dr Ainsley Morris
Rotorua
Saturday 23rd May 2026
10.30am - 12.00pm
Rotorua Eye Clinic
71 Fairy Springs Road
Rotorua
Ophthalmologist Presenter: Dr Malcolm Carey
Seminars below to be confirmed subject to funding
Papakura
West Coast
MDNZ Public Seminars Held in 2026
Gisborne - 14th March
Alexandra - 28th March
Queenstown - 29th March
Wanaka - 29th March
MDNZ Public Seminars Held in 2025
Palmerston North - 1st November
Dargaville - 18 November
Kaitaia - 20 November
Kerikeri - 21 November
Hamilton - 29th November
MDNZ Public Seminars Held in 2024
Timaru - 16th March
Pukekohe - 27th July
Whangārei - 3rd August
Orewa - 24th August
Masterton - 12th October
Hawke’s Bay (Napier) - 13th October
MDNZ Public Seminars Held in 2023
Taupo - 7 October
Wellington - 25 November
Waikanae - 26 November
MDNZ Public Seminars Held in 2022
Auckland Zoom - 8 February
Thames - 8 June
Invercargill - 20 August