30 Years: Past, Present and Future
Dates: 3 - 4 September 2025
Venue: TBC, Hamilton
Thursday 3rd: Pre-Symposium – Afternoon Presentations & Welcome Evening
Friday 4th: Full-day Symposium
Our 30 year celebration brings us together to reflect on our past and look toward the future of patient transport.
For thirty years COASTN nurses have helped to shape the development of patient transport, a field defined by skill, resilience and innovation. The Flight Nurses Association NZ was founded in 1996 and later became COASTN, but has always carried forward the same passion, purpose and commitment to excellence in aeromedical and road transport nursing.
With its central location in the North Island, Hamilton is an ideal place for us to gather. We look forward to welcoming you to the Waikato to mark this milestone with us, and take time to connect, learn and acknowledge the evolution of our field.
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The Mighty Waikato is waiting for you
With its metropolitan hub of Hamilton, the Mighty Waikato is situated in the central North Island. The area is renowned for its natural beauty, powerful history and out-of-this-world experiences. Visitors to the Waikato region will enjoy a wealth of world-class attractions, outdoor adventures, arts and culture and gourmet delights.
Experience movie magic with a slice of the ‘real Middle-earth’ at Hobbiton Movie Set; relax in the bohemian west coast town of Raglan - famous for its left-hand surf breaks; or while away a few hours in the magical Hamilton Gardens. The Mighty Waikato is the perfect place to play, relax, connect and explore in.