Search the Register
You can search the Register of Chinese Medicine Practitioners to find out whether a particular practitioner is currently registered and is able to practise in New Zealand, as well as other public information.
Please contact the office if you have a query related to the Register or a particular practitioner on +64 4
978 5040.
You will find the following information about practitioners on the public register as required by the HPCA Act (s149):
- Name
- Work address
- Registration number
- Qualification
- Registration Status
- Practising certificate status
- Expiry Date of Practising Certificate
- Conditions on practice (if any)
- Recertification status.
The Council requires all registrants to renew their practising status annually by the 31st of March, regardless of whether they intend to practise.
Understanding the Register
"Registered, current certificate": A practitioner holding this status has been issued with a current practising certificate entitling them to practise, has been deemed fit and competent to practise by the Council, and is participating in the Council’s compulsory practitioner recertification programme.
"Registered, non-practising": A practitioner holding this status has notified the Council that they do not intend to practise during the current practising year, and they are not actively participating in the Council’s compulsory practitioner recertification programme. They may, however, still be participating in the recording of continuing professional development activities to maintain their competence to practise for future practising periods.
Scopes of practice
The Council has five scopes of practice:
- Chinese medicine practitioner (acupuncturist)
- Chinese herbal medicine practitioner
- Chinese massage (tuina) practitioner
- Chinese medicine specialist
- Chinese medicine special purpose
You can download a description of each of these scopes of practice by clicking here.
The Council does its best to maintain the accuracy of the Register. If you believe any information contained in the Register to be incorrect, please contact the office on +64 4 978 5040.