National poison hotline 0800 POISON ( 0800 764 766 ) – This is a 24 hour, 7 days a week number. The National Poisons Centre (NPC), established in 1964, is part of the Dunedin School of Medicine at the University of Otago. It provides a 24-hour, 365-days-a-year free phone service to both health professionals and … Continued
If you are a grandparent raising a grandchild you can get lots of support through Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Trust. A booklet has been published ‘Help for Kinship Carers’ which tells you about the different types of financial support you may be able to apply for. They also have a 76 page book called “Grandparents Raising … Continued
Website: www.retirementvillages.org.nz The Retirement Villages Association’s key role concerns the establishment, promotion and maintenance of standards of excellence by member villages. The RVA requires strict audit and accreditation processes for compliance with a Code of Practice and minimum Operating Standards. The Code of Practice includes standards of care and management; standards of disclosure to residents … Continued
Provide professional counselling services on Gambling related issues. Now funded by Ministry of Health Gambling problem hotline : 0800 654 655 (all calls confidential) Hours Tues 5-9 p.m., Thu night 6-9pm,Fri 12-4pm Maori Gambling Helpline : 0800 654 656 Hrs Wed 5-9pm,Sat 8am noon Mon 12pm-4 pm Pacifika line – 0800 654 657 Debtline specifically … Continued
Broadcasters are obliged by law to maintain certain standards. People have a legal right to make formal complaints if they think the standards have been breached. Formal complaints must be in writing and sent to broadcasters first and they must have procedures to deal with such complaints. If a complainant is dissatisfied with the outcome … Continued
POWERSWITCH is a free, independent online service provided by the Consumers’ Institute with the support of the Ministry of Consumer Affairs. Use PowerSwitch to compare what you’re paying against other prices offered in the market. Very easy online questionnaire to follow.
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The Official Information Act 1982 allows people to request access to information held by: Ministers of the Crown, Government Departments and organisations, State-owned Enterprises, Crown Health Enterprises, Educational Institutions, including Boards of Trustees. This website provides free public access to up-to-date unofficial versions of New Zealand Acts (Acts of Parliament), Bills (proposed Acts), and Regulations … Continued
SEE Telephone Directory under: MEMBERS OF PARLIAMENT – 0ffices of Electorate Members of Parliament. To visit the Party websites for further information use the following web address format: www.(partyname).org.nz – e.g. www.labour.org.nz OR www.national.org.nz
The Foundation promotes healthy lifestyles and research into heart disease. Offers advice and education for people with heart problems.
