/ Let food be your medicine Fresh, easy, nourishing and delicious pureed food that looks and tastes really good. Particularly appropriate for those who find it difficult or impossible to eat normal food, requiring a radically modified diet that is safe to swallow. Research revealed the eating experience for far too many people was distressing. … Continued
To practise, doctors must be registered. Registration means the doctor is trained to standards set and monitored by theThe Medical Council of New Zealand. The medical register is available from the website above. It includes doctors’ names, qualifications, details of when they were registered and any restrictions on the doctor to practise. Doctors update their … Continued
The Society regulates all lawyers, but membership of the Society is voluntary. They include controlling and regulating the practice of the profession of law in New Zealand, and assisting and promoting the reform of the law (for the purpose of upholding the rule of law and the administration of justice). Among the Society’s regulatory activities … Continued
Providing key information and content to help improve the general health of New Zealand’s Pacifc population is behind the launch of this publication. Content is based on creating greater self awareness of one’s own health and of those around them. It’s a strengths-based focus with practical help and advice, utilising Pacific people who are experts … Continued
A Heartland Home Equity loan will allow you to borrow against the equity in your home without having to sell it. It releases cash for well needed home alterations, family events, surgery, travel, a new car or whatever is going to improve your quality of life in later years. If you have any questions about … Continued
CONTACT ENERGY LTD – Call free 0800 300 400 Fax: (04) 499 4003 For bottled gas call 0800 762 542 Website: www.contactenergy.co.nz PO Box 10742 The Terrace Wellington 6143 EMPOWER – See Contact Energy for details GENESIS ENERGY – Call Free 0800 300 400 Fax 0800 110 999 Email: customercare@genesisenergy.co.nz Website: www.genesisenergy.co.nz MERCURY ENERGY – … Continued
Telephone-Based Peer Support If you have been diagnosed with a retinal disorder, have a family member or close friend who has, or just want to find out more about Retina NZ, ring 0800 233 833 (New Zealand only) to talk to a peer support co-ordinator. This is a voluntary organisation supporting people with retinal degenerative … Continued
The Insurance Council of New Zealand represents the general insurance industry in New Zealand. Insurance Council advises on queries about Insurance Companies. Fire and General Insurance and Health Funds Association. However, client must have first exhausted their own Insurance Company’s internal complaints procedure. For the Investment Saving and Insurance Assn which deals with Life Insurance … Continued
Website: www.ombudsmen.parliament.nz An Ombudsman can investigate a complaint against central government departments and some corporations, local government organisations, and statutory boards such as hospital, education, harbour boards and electric supply authorities. There are some restrictions on the Ombudsman’s powers to investigate the actions of the Police or members of the Armed Forces. An Ombudsman cannot … Continued
Rest home audits can be viewed on: https://www.health.govt.nz/your-health/certified-providers/aged-care Rights of Older People in Residential Care: Quality of life is a fundamental human right. Individual residents are entitled to be treated with respect and have their physical, social, cultural and spiritual needs met. Residents have the right to: * A clean, caring, environment * Healthy appetising … Continued
