NEWS & UPDATES

Advertising Statement   Psychologists can advertise in Aotearoa New Zealand to create awareness of their services and expertise in particular areas. It is important that psychologists advertise in a way that is lawful, ethical and responsible. Te Poari Kaimātai...

PC Renewal 2025   You should now apply to renew your practising certificate (PC) OR update your practising status for the new practising year (1 April 2025 - 31 March 2026). This must be actioned by 31 March 2025 at the latest. You can choose one of the following...

Supervision Survey   It was noted in the Associate/Assistant Psychologist (AP) pre consultation survey that many stakeholders felt that introducing APs could increase the workload for psychologists who would be responsible for supervising APs, potentially...

Artificial Intelligence (AI) Guidelines     The Board are pleased to advise the approval of the final draft of 'Guidelines for the Use of Artificial Intelligence in Psychology in Aotearoa New Zealand' for publication at the recent August Board meeting. AI is...

Independent analysis of consultation feedback for the Proposed Framework for Scopes of Practice.   Thank you to those individuals who took the time to read and respond to the consultation document on the Board’s 2023/2024 Proposed Framework for Scopes of...

Updated Informed Consent Guidelines   The process of informed consent is a critical step in the first contact with the people with whom we work.  It is also frequently an area where psychologists encounter situations that can be legally and ethically difficult to...