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Advocating for Osteopaths and the People They Treat

"ONZ actively engages with government, regulators, and policymakers to ensure osteopathic practice is recognised, fairly funded, and accessible to all New Zealanders."

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What we advocate for

Allied Health Sector Recognition

Advocating for osteopathy's place within the allied health sector

Fair ACC Payment Rates

Ensuring osteopaths receive fair and sustainable ACC treatment payment rates that reflect the true cost of care.

Patient Access

Improving access to osteopathic care for all New Zealanders

Workforce and Professional Standards

Supporting workforce sustainability and high professional standards

Current Advocacy

ONZ is actively engaged in the following government consultations on behalf of the profession.
⬤ Submission In Progress

MBIE Consultation: ACC Regulated Treatment Payments

The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) is consulting on updates to ACC regulated payment rates for treatment providers, including osteopaths. ONZ has prepared a formal submission on behalf of the profession.

📅 Consultation open: 02 April 2026
📅 Member feedback to ONZ: 24 April, 5pm
📅 ONZ submission deadline: 01 May 2026

Have your say

Your clinical experience strengthens our submission. Share your feedback as a member.
Read the Consultation Document
Share your feedback by 5pm, 24 April.
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Our Advocacy Track Record

ONZ actively engages across a wide range of government, regulatory, and professional issues on behalf of osteopaths in New Zealand.

⬤ In Progress
MBIE: ACC Regulated Treatment Payments 2026
⬤ In Progress
CPD Hub Access from Australia Agreement signed 2026
⬤ In Progress
Patient Voice in Osteopathy (PROMs) National Pilot Study Ongoing
✓ Completed
MOH Allied Health Report - Osteopathy named as private allied health providers April 2026
✓ Completed
Prioritisation of Indigenous Cultures within Global Research December 2025
✓ Completed
Therapeutic and Health Advertising Code December 2025
✓ Completed
Liability Insurance Group Policy - hands-on treatment coverage for ONZ members April 2025
✓ Completed
Putting Patients First: Modernising Health Workforce Regulation April 2025
✓ Completed
Competence Standards for Western Medical Acupuncture & Related Needling Techniques March 2025
✓ Completed
Advanced Pathway for Sport & Rehabilitation Osteopaths - NZ & Australia Recognition 2025
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Representing Osteopaths in
Aotearoa, New Zealand

Tel 09 419 0450
Email info@osteopathsnz.co.nz
Address PO Box 65503
Browns Bay
Auckland 0754, New Zealand

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