NEWS & UPDATES

Consultation on Additional disciplinary levy for the 2026/27 practising year Consultation Releases: Wednesday 29 July 2026 Consultation Closes: Wednesday 2 September 2026 The Board is experiencing unexpected disciplinary cost pressures following a significant rise in...

Consultation on Proposed Psychology Assistant Postgraduate Qualification This consultation is now closed. Thank you to those who provided submissions. You can read more about the outcome of this consultation here. ---- Kia ora Koutou, The New Zealand Psychologists...

Annual Practising Certificate (APC) Applications now open for the 2026/27 practising year Kia ora  We’re writing to let you know that applications for Annual Practising Certificates (APCs) for the 2026/27 practising year are now open. If you plan to practise at any...

Important update on APC disciplinary levy Tēnā koutou katoa, Please find attached a letter outlining the Board’s decision to introduce a one-off additional disciplinary levy for the 2026/27 APC year. As outlined in the letter, the Board has faced a significant and...

Updated Guidelines on Use of AI in Psychology The AI Guidelines were originally published on the Board’s website in October 2024. The Board and the AI Advisory Group pledged to review the AI Guidelines annually due to the field of AI rapidly evolving and increasing in...

Consultation on Proposed Changes to Other Fees for 2026/27 This consultation is now closed. Thank you to those who provided feedback on the Board’s consultation on proposed changes to fees other than Annual Practising Certificates (APC). Submissions were supportive of...