The Dental Council of New Zealand is the statutory body constituted to protect the public by regulating the practice of dentistry. They do this by means of our statutory responsibilites for registration, education, professional conduct and health. Their primary role is to promote and protect the public interest by ensuring that oral health practitioners are … Continued
Pharmac provides pharmaceutical treatment and from within the amount of funding provided. For more information, talk to your pharmacist, your doctor, or call PHARMAC on the toll free number above.
/ Monday – Friday 8.30 – 5.00 The banking ombudsman is a free, external and independent process to help people sort out their unresolved problems with banks. Anyone can use the scheme, including groups of people such as partnerships, clubs and companies, so long as the complaint is against one of the following banks: ANZ … Continued
The Super Gold Card is a free discounts and concessions card available to New Zealand residents who are aged 65 years or over and those under 65 years receiving New Zealand Superannuation or the Veteran’s Pension. If you want to add a photo to your card, you can do this at your nearest AA Driver … Continued
Te Kura is a state-funded distance education provider that offers a wide range of personalised learning programmes and courses. These are from early childhood to NCEA Level 3, which are mostly delivered online. Students can enrol for a few credits in a specific course or for a full-time programme. Students of all ages are welcome, … 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
To prevent suffering at the end of life, including pain that cannot be relieved by drugs. Some patients don’t want to be anaesthetised for their last days. To maintain dignity in death. Terminally ill patients often lose control of their bodily functions and would prefer to die before becoming completely dependent on carers. To retain … Continued
