kiwiquals.govt.nz All qualifications shown here are on the New Zealand Register of Quality Assured Qualifications. To be included on the Register, a qualification must be quality assured. All qualifications on KiwiQuals have been approved by a recognised body and are delivered by an accredited education or training organisation. acupuncture.org.nz The New Zealand Register of Acupuncturists. The acupuncture professional body responsible for most acupuncturists in New Zealand including ecthical, professional, regulatory requirements and disciplinary behaviour. nzqa.govt.nz The New Zealand Qualifications Authority is the agency that quality assures qualifications and education providers. It evaluates overseas qualifications and administers the National Qualifications Framework, including the NCEA and the New Zealand Register of Quality Assured Qualifications. minedu.govt.nz The Ministry of Education ensures all New Zealanders gain the best they can from education. You can contact the International Education Appeal Authority at info@minedu.govt.nz. Code of Practice This is the link to the web page for the Code of Practice for the Pastoral Care for international students. ird.govt.nz The New Zealand Inland Revenue Department. immigration.govt.nz The New Zealand Immigration Service assists those who qualify for entry to New Zealand. Every year, New Zealand welcomes thousands of new residents, workers, students, businesses and visitors. studylink.govt.nz Contact this government department when applying for a domestic student loan or allowance for educational purposes. moh.govt.nz Most international students are not entitled to publicly funded health services while in New Zealand. If you receive medical treatment during your study, you may be liable for the full cost of the treatment. Full details on entitlements to publicly-funded health services are available through the Ministry of Health and can be viewed on their website. acc.co.nz Information about the following can be viewed on the ACC website. The Accident Compensation Corporation provides accident insurance for all New Zealand citizens, residents and temporary visitors to New Zealand, but you may still be liable for all other medical and related costs. publictrust.co.nz The School ensures that your fees are protected while you study with us. We have a Fee Protect contract with Public Trust. It is a government owned trustee company that has been operating for 130 years. Your fees are paid directly into a Public Trust account. If you have a Studylink loan or allowance you can arrange for this to be paid directly to the Public Trust. For further information go to the Public Trust website or contact them on 0800 494 733 Chinese Medical Times Acupuncture and Chinese medicine ejournal for practitioners and students. Free subscription.