New Zealand Branch 

The New Zealand Branch is a group of dedicated sleep professionals working together to achieve clinical and scientific excellence, and equity of access to sleep medicine services in New Zealand. ASA members based in Aotearoa New Zealand actively participate in all committees and councils of the ASA and advocate for greater awareness of the importance of healthy sleep in Aotearoa New Zealand.

The annual scientific meeting, Sleep in Aotearoa, is an opportunity for the local sleep community to gather, learn from expert speakers, and share the latest sleep research. Sleep in Aotearoa is held in May/June each year.

New Zealand members pay their subscription fees in Australian dollars, but the amounts are exempt from GST. The current fee rates for New Zealand-based members are as follows. View membership categories and join

Full Membership: $340.91
Associate Membership: $263.64
Sustaining Membership: $340.91
Retired Membership: $86.37
Student Membership: $86.37

The most recent annual meeting of the New Zealand Branch was held on 17 Jul 2025. Read the minutes

NZ Branch awards

In 2020, the Sleep Apnoea Association of New Zealand (SAANZ) Inc. wound up and generously donated their remaining funds to the NZ branch of the ASA in 2022. The SAANZ was established as a community health service and support group for sufferers of obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) and their families.

In recognition of the SAANZ’s service to sleep in Aotearoa New Zealand, the NZ branch executive agreed to use the funds to cover annual awards for members who positively contribute to the field of sleep in Aotearoa New Zealand at both early and late career stages. 

The SAANZ awards will continue until such time as the funds are exhausted, after which time the committee will endeavour to keep the annual Awards running through seeking alternative sponsorship.

View available awards