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As 2025 draws to a close, on behalf of the NZSSD Executive I want to take a moment to thank you for your commitment to NZSSD and our shared mission. This year has seen significant advancements, and we are already looking forward to a busy 2026. This email provides a brief overview of the strategic work we've completed and, most excitingly, a sneak peek at how we plan to celebrate our 50th Anniversary next year.
This year has been productive for NZSSD, and we are looking ahead to an even more significant 2026 as we prepare to celebrate our 50th Anniversary! Our Annual Scientific Meeting (ASM) next year will be a special celebration of this half-century milestone. We want to honour the collective effort that has built NZSSD into the organisation it is today. If you have ideas for activities or recognitions we should incorporate into the ASM programme, please reach out to us - we welcome your input! We are looking for old memorabilia (photos, programmes, stories) you may be willing to share. These will help us create a meaningful acknowledgment of our history. Please contact Vida if you have items you can contribute. Registration for the ASM is now officially open at the conference website: www.nzssdasm.nz We encourage you to register early!
A key piece of work the Executive has finalised this year is our new Strategic Plan, designed to align our actions with our Constitution and guide our future. This plan is built on cross-cutting principles and values, and organised around four strategic Pou/Pillars that NZSSD will continue to strive to maintain. Attached is a visual summary of the plan for your easy reference. The more formal, detailed document will be available shortly on our website.
So with the end of the year in sight, I want to recognise the incredible commitment you all bring to your busy work schedules. I hope you are able to factor in some time for rest and relaxation so you can start 2026 feeling refreshed and renewed.
Kia hari, kia haumaru te noho e te whānau! | Wishing you all a happy and safe break!
Ngā mihi nui,
Jo
Dr Jo McClintock (she/her)
Consultant Clinical Psychologist | Kaimātai Hauora Hinengaro
President New Zealand Society for the Study of Diabetes
