NZ Health Design Council

Monthly Forum
2027-09-28 17:00 - 19:00, 2027-08-31 17:00 - 19:00, 2027-07-27 17:00 - 19:00, 2027-06-29 17:00 - 19:00, 2027-05-25 17:00 - 19:00, 2027-04-27 17:00 - 19:00, 2027-03-30 17:00 - 19:00, 2027-02-23 17:00 - 19:00 (Pacific/Auckland) and 17 more dates
The NZ Health Design Council hosts free monthly forums that bring together people from health, design, and community sectors to share ideas, real-world examples, and practical ways to improve health through better design. Each session includes a speaker, open discussion, and Q&A.
More details to come on this month’s forum.
Become a free member to join—members receive the virtual meeting link by email one week before each forum, with a reminder the day before.

NZHDC Midwinter Mixer: Sips, Scrubs & Stand-up
2026-07-21 17:00 - 21:00 | Baxter's Cocktail Lounge, Ground Floor/78 Federal Street, Auckland CBD, Auckland, 1010, New Zealand
Join NZHDC for our midwinter face-to-face winter gathering; a relaxed evening of networking drinks at Baxter’s cocktail lounge, followed by comedy at SkyCity Theatre with American comedian Steven Ho. It is a chance to reconnect with others across the health design sector, enjoy a few healthcare-themed laughs, and warm up winter with good company.
Featuring American comedian Steven Ho, a former emergency department technician turned comedian, bringing sharp, healthcare-related humour to the stage.
Event details:
21st July 2026, Tuesday.
5:00pm – Networking drinks at Baxter’s
6:30pm – Walk over to SkyCity Theatre
7:00pm – Comedy Show
Tickets are limited, so we recommend securing your spot early.
Purchasing tickets:
This is a NZHDC Members Only Event. Each member may only purchase tickets for the account holder, this ensures every member has fair access to tickets. If you know someone else who is interested in purchasing tickets, please ask them to register for a free NZHDC account. Signing up is free, simple and takes just a few minutes.

Priority Programmes for Health Infrastructure in NZ
2026-06-30 17:00 - 19:00
Join us this June for an insightful forum featuring expert perspectives on asset management and HNZ Priority Programmes for Health Infrastructure in NZ.
Priority Programmes for Health Infrastructure in NZ presented by David Warburton
David Warburton will outline the key delivery programmes for HNZ and highlight the challenges and opportunities for improved service and delivery
Condition Assessments Programme presented by Matthew Willard
Matthew Willardfrom Aurecon will present how HNZ has undertaken a programme of condition assessments across multiple sites. This work provides a better understanding of asset condition and supports more effective prioritisation of funding for repairs and replacements.
The NZ Health Design Council hosts free monthly forums that bring together people from health, design, and community sectors to share ideas, real-world examples, and practical ways to improve health through better design. Each session includes a speaker, open discussion, and Q&A.
Become a free member to join—members receive the virtual meeting link by email one week before each forum, with a reminder the day before.

Healing Power of Place: New Footscray Hospital
2026-05-26 17:00 - 19:00
Mark Mitchell (Principal & Health Sector Lead | Billard Leece Partnership)
Paul Curry (Director | COX Architecture)
The New Footscray Hospital is the largest piece of healthcare infrastructure in Victoria’s history. It aspires to being more than a place to attend when sick, but also a precinct for community wellness. Designed during covid lockdowns and opened in March 2026, this talk describes a design strategy which aligns community needs with urban placemaking and large scale standardisation and modularisation.

The NZ Health Design Council hosts free monthly forums that bring together people from health, design, and community sectors to share ideas, real-world examples, and practical ways to improve health through better design. Each session includes a speaker, open discussion, and Q&A.
Become a free member to join—members receive the virtual meeting link by email one week before each forum, with a reminder the day before.

Focus: 2025 NZHDC Conference
2025-09-16 - 2025-09-17 | Te Papa, 55 Cable Street, Te Aro, Wellington, 6011, New Zealand
Join us at Arotahi: Focus—our 2025 conference where health and infrastructure leaders come together to shape Aotearoa’s future. This year we are heading to Te Papa, Wellington for a 1-day conference followed by a day of site visits, to be held on 16th-17th September. You’ll hear from experts across healthcare, design and construction, take part in lively discussions and make valuable connections.
Find out more and secure your spot here.

NZHDC Monthly Forum | Revisiting air quality post pandemic
2025-06-24 17:00 - 19:00
The New Zealand COVID-19 pandemic response was characterised by an ‘elimination strategy’ with border closure, disruptive lockdowns and social distancing. In Canterbury, the scientific community and health partnered in efforts to find solutions in the face of uncertainties about the efficiency of disease transmission through the air. This presentation shares learnings from a health perspective with case studies from Managed Isolation and Quarantine facilities and hospital settings.
