Organisations

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• Pharmacy Direct (www.pharmacydirect.co.nz)

  Buy health products and over the counter medicines quickly and easily with Pharmacy Direct. Their extensive range covers vitamins and supplements, baby products, alternative medicines, natural health treatments and sports medicine products.

• New Zealand Society of Endocrinology   (www.nzse.rsnz.org)

  A group of scientists and clinicians who conduct research and practice in fields related to endocrinology. The Society is a national non-profit organisation, governed by its Council who are elected every 3 years.

• New Zealand Society of Otolaryngology   (www.orl.org.nz)

  Consists of medical practitioners registered in New Zealand and who specialise in Otolaryngology (head and neck).

• New Zealand Society of Physiotherapists   (www.physiotherapy.org.nz)

  The professional body that represents over 75 per cent of all physiotherapists registered in New Zealand.

• New Zealand Society of Podiatrists   (www.podiatry.org.nz)

  Representing podiatrists, helping to maintain standards of practice, advance education, and improve patient access to increased treatment options.

• New Zealand Spinal Trust   (www.nzspinaltrust.org.nz)

  Offering rehabilitation, information, research, advocacy and support for people with spinal cord injuries throughout New Zealand.

• New Zealand Sterile Services Association   (www.nzssa.org)

  Promotion of sterile services, sterile delivery and infection control. The Association promotes high quality service delivery and patient care outcomes achieved through education and professional representation.

• Nga Kakano Foundation   (www.ngakakano.org.nz)

  Established in 1986 to provide health and social services within the Tauranga, Te Puke and Opotiki and Murupara districts.

• Nga Ngaru Hauora o Aotearoa   (www.ngangaru.co.nz)

  The National Maori Health Providers Association is a pan-tribal organisation which operates as a source of information for Hauora Maori.

• Nga Ringa Whakahaere o te Iwi Maori   (www.nrw.co.nz)

  An organisation whose aim is to uphold, promote, protect and sustain the practice of Maori traditional health and healing practices.

• Ngati Awa Social and Health Services   (www.nash.org.nz)

  A provider of social and health services to Maori, including alcohol and drug counselling, youth support, family assistance and housing.

• Ngati Whatua o Orakei Health Services   (www.orakeihealth.org.nz)

  An organisation that operates from three general practice clinics and delivers contracted services to six community health providers. They provide health services to Maori and all other ethnic communities.

• Northland District Health Board   (www.northlanddhb.org.nz)

  The Northland DHB is the funder, planner and key provider of health and disability services for the population of Northland. Employing over 2,200 staff and covering the area from Topuni in the south to North Cape, it serves a population of about 148,500.

• Northland Health   (www.nhl.co.nz)

  Northland Health is one of 22 hospital and health service providers in New Zealand and is the major provider of healthcare for the people of Northland, through its four hospitals and through community and public health services.

• Northland Mental Health Services Directory   (www.nphos.org.nz)

  This directory is proudly provided by the six Northland Primary Health Organisations and contains information on mental health service providers throughout Northland.

• Nuaz   (www.nuaz.co.nz)

  A health organisation facilitating for international clients requiring health care and recovery in New Zealand.

• Nurse Maude Association   (www.nursemaude.org.nz)

  A health organisation.

• Nutrition Society of New Zealand   (www.nutritionsociety.ac.nz)

  An organisation that aims to advance the scientific study of nutrition and its application, provide registration for professional nutritionists, and promote the understanding of diet and nutrition within society.

• NZ Association of Musculoskeletal Medicine   (www.musculoskeletal.co.nz)

  An organisation of New Zealand registered medical practitioners who have a particular interest in conditions affecting the musculoskeletal system.

• NZ College of Physiotherapy   (www.nzsp.org.nz)

  The NZ College of Physiotherapy provides leadership in the promotion of competence and recognition of the highest standards of professional practice in all fields of physiotherapy.

• NZCOSS   (www.nzcoss.org.nz)

  The New Zealand Council of Social Services is a national umbrella organisation for local councils of social services and other social service networks throughout Aotearoa New Zealand.

• NZ Health International   (www.nzhinternational.co.nz)

  Health promotion specialists offering design, management, technical support and evaluation of health promotion funded projects in both developed and developing countries.

• NZ Health IT   (www.healthit.org.nz)

  An alliance of organisations interested in health IT, comprising software and solution developers, consultants, health policy makers, health funders, infrastructure companies and healthcare providers.

• NZ Health Trust   (www.nzhealthtrust.co.nz)

  A charitable trust set up in 2002 to promote education of good health practises and the health options available to all New Zealanders. While the Trust supports everyone knowing about all their health options, there is a particular focus on educating people about the natural health choices available.

• NZ Society of Naturopaths   (www.naturopath.org.nz)

  A wealth of information for practitioners, and members of the general public, on issues relating to individual and community health and well being.

• Ora Toa Health Services   (www.oratoa.co.nz)

  Assisting the Porirua and wider community in being aware of health issues. Services cover child health, alcohol and drug issues, cervical screening, cancer support, diabetes service, antenatal screening, breast screening and nutritional advice.