New Zealand · cpdcouncil.co.nz
One Standard. Both sides of the Tasman.
The CPD Council Standard applies in New Zealand unchanged. New Zealand providers are verified the same way, listed on the same register with their country shown, and reviewed by reviewers qualified in New Zealand practice. The register is public from anywhere.
- Standard
- CPD Council Standard v1.0, unchanged
- Business identifier
- NZBN in place of ABN
- Verified NZ providers
- 0 · the first will take a founding place
- Reviewers
- Qualified in New Zealand practice for the profession concerned
- Fee
- Free during the founding period, then NZ$ equivalent published before it applies
- Regulators
- We are not one. Responsible authorities decide what counts.
Photo: UnsplashWhat New Zealand regulators ask for
| Profession | Regulator | Requirement | Source | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nurses | Nursing Council of New Zealand | At least 60 hours of professional development across the previous three years, alongside minimum practice hours. | Nursing Council | 05 Oct 2026 |
| Lawyers | New Zealand Law Society | At least 10 hours each CPD year (ending 31 March), with a written CPD plan and record that includes reflection. | NZLS | 05 Oct 2026 |
More New Zealand professions are added as we check each regulator's page. The full table, including Australia, is at CPD by profession.
For New Zealand providers
Same five items, same 21 days. Send your procedure, your people, three samples with review records, a certificate and your activity list to apply@cpdcouncil.com.au. Your record shows New Zealand as the country and your NZBN.
The first New Zealand providers take founding places. Providers in both countries are listed together, because professionals move across the Tasman and employers buy on both sides.