1. When do I need to purchase an Annual
Practising Certificate (APC)?
If you intend to practise in New Zealand for all or any
part if the year 1 April 2008 to 31 March 2009 you will
need to apply for an APC. Application forms are mailed
out to current APC-holders on 5 February 2008. APCs
are mailed in time for them to be received by 1 April
2008.
2. What
if I am not going to work in the year 1 April 2008 to 31
March 2009?
You do not need to apply for an APC. You do, however,
need to inform the Board. There is provision for this
on the renewal notice sent to you.
3. Do I remain on the Register while I am not
practising?
You may remain on the Register while not practising, on
payment of a $35 annual fee.
If you do not pay this fee, your name may be removed
from the Register. However, your name would be restored
to the Register on written application to the Registrar
and payment of a fee of $35.
4.
What if I decide to begin work again after advising the
Board I was not going to be practising during the
period?
Advise the registrar and apply for an APC using the form
on the website (or the form initially sent you if you
still have it!).
5.
Do I get a fee reduction if I only practice part of the
period?
No. The full fee is payable for all or part of the
period.
6.
Who is responsible for the purchase of an APC?
The practitioner, not the employer or any other party,
is responsible for making sure they have a current APC.
7.
When do I have to pay for my APC?
To ensure that you receive your APC by 1 April 2008 your
payment
must
be received by 28 February 2008.
8.
I have lost my APC renewal notice and Remittance Advice.
Can I attach another practitioners Remittance Advice to
my payment?
NO!
Remittance slips
have
machine
readable codes for speedy processing and
are individually
coded. They may not be used by another practitioner.
Download an application form from the website.
Remittance slips must not be used for payment of any
other fees. They are only for APCs.
9.
What do I do if I haven’t received my APC renewal
notice?
Please download an APC application form from the
website.
10.
Can I FAX my payment details or ring and give you my
credit card details over the phone?
NO!
Please return
your completed renewal notice with your
original remittance advice; or a downloaded
APC form.
11.
If I lose my APC can I get another one?
NO!
We only issue one certificate. If you declare in an
email that your APC is lost or mislaid we will issue a
letter verifying that you hold a current APC. The fee
for such a letter is $43.”
