Effective 1 April 2026. This resource outlines the key changes in the updated Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct, when compared to the previous version of the Code (2018). All registered physiotherapists need to read and understand the Code in full and be ready to put this into practice from
Effective from 1 April 2026 The Aotearoa New Zealand Physiotherapy Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct (The Code) makes up one part of the physiotherapy standards framework. The Code has 10 principles that reflect the values considered fundamental to the practice of physiotherapy in Aotearoa New Zealand. This is a
In the context of digital health, physiotherapists should recognise that Māori data is a taonga to Māori and is subject to Māori data governance. Māori data sovereignty refers to the inherent rights and interests that Māori have in relation to the collection, ownership, and application of Māori data. We have
Professional Advisor, Kathryn Hutchinson, introduces the legislation we commonly refer to in our publications at the Board | te Poari. A podcast discussing additional legislation relevant to physiotherapists in Aotearoa New Zealand will be coming soon. Links to additional learning resources discussed in presentation: HPCA Act 2003 https://legislation.govt.nz/act/public/2003/0048/latest/DLM203312.html You can
The Board orders supervision of a physiotherapist under the Health Practitioner Competence Assurance Act 2003 (HPCAA), in a number of circumstances. The HPCAA defines supervision as the monitoring of, and reporting on, the performance of a health practitioner by a professional peer. The circumstances for Board‐ordered supervision in this context
The physiotherapy standards framework (the Framework) provides the core regulation for Aotearoa New Zealand registers physiotherapists. The Framework and it’s component parts are secondary legislation and practitioners are required to comply with them.