ABSTRACT SUBMISSIONS

ABSTRACT SUBMISSION

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There are 2 options for abstract formats this year, please choose your preferred format and follow the guidelines below:

• 2 page abstract - as per abstract template (usual NZHS format)​

• short abstract (200 words) - text only (usual Rivers Group format)

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2 page abstract guidelines

1. Download the Abstract Template document (click the link on this page) and insert/add your abstract text. 

2. Maximum abstract length is 2 pages (including figures, tables and references).

3. Abstracts must be submitted using the Abstract Template format. 

4. save the file as word document -  yoursurname_NZHSRivers.doc

5. click the 'submit abstract' link on this page and upload the abstract file onto the abstract submission portal, along with the rest of your presentation information.

 

All abstracts must be correctly formatted before they can be reviewed. If the Abstract is incorrectly formatted it may be returned to you for formatting prior to review.

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Short abstract (200 words) guidelines

1. no template is required for this option - your abstract should be no longer than 200 words, text only - Arial 10pt font, with no tables, figures or references.

2. save your abstract as a word document - title and author/affiliation information should be included on the document but does not count towards your 200 word limit.

3. save the file as yoursurname_NZHSRivers.doc

4. click the 'submit abstract' link on this page and upload the abstract file onto the abstract submission portal, along with the rest of your presentation information.

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All Abstracts are to be submitted via the submission portal by 21st August 2026.

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If you have any questions please email tracy@on-cue.co.nz

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CONDITIONS OF PRESENTATION

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• Late submissions will not be accepted.  Abstracts Close 21 August 2026

• A condition of acceptance is that one author must present in person at the conference.

• The presenting author will be required to register for the Conference to ensure their abstract is included in the final programme.

• Deadline for presenting author registration is 25 September 2026 (EB registration discount close date).

• Similarly, no speaker fee is paid to authors or presenters.

• It is the responsibility of the submitting author to ensure the accuracy of the content, spelling, grammar and formatting of the abstract, as it will be published as it is submitted.

• By submitting an abstract, you also grant the Organising Committee permission to publish the abstract in the conference proceedings in hard copy and/or electronic format.