NZMA, New Zealand Medical Association, Rotorua
NZMA MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS


NZMA MEMBERS HAVE ACCESS TO:
Member Advisory Service:�
This service includes advice on the interpretation and practical application of legislation of key importance to doctors, such as the Privacy Act, the Employment Relations Act, the Health and Safety in Employment Act, the Health and Disability Consumers' Rights Code, Commerce Act and much more.�

It provides advice about managing staff, employee and employer rights and obligations, entering into individual employment agreements, hiring locums, structuring a practice, retention of medical records, plus much more.�

NZMA Website:�
Access to the members-only section of the NZMA website www.nzma.org.nz/membersonly�

New Zealand Medical Journal:�
The New Zealand medical profession's leading scientific journal is available to all members on-line at www.nzma.org.nz/journal Members also receive the NZMJ Digest, containing selected papers from the NZMJ, six times annually.

Vital Signs:�
This weekly email bulletin provides news and information about NZMA activities and medical issues, and the opportunity for member feedback.�

Medspeak:�
The NZMA newsletter, Medspeak, is mailed to members six times a year. It contains the Chairman's Editorial, news and notices from the NZMA, columns from committee chairs, information about services and benefits, obituaries, and other important information.�

Membership Financial Benefits:�

  • Enjoy great national, international and mobile calling rates through Telecom New Zealand.�
  • Special discounted member rates on merchant credit card fees, eftpos terminals and day-to-day banking through Westpac.�
  • 15% discount on legal expenses insurance premiums with Wilkinson Insurance Brokers (policy underwritten by Lumley's).�
  • Discounts on everyday office stationery and business consumables with Boise Office Solutions.�
  • Debt collecting at a competitive low cost package to provide a quick, effective, and easy online access with National Revenue Corporation.�
  • 20% discount on the initial set-up fee for the financial reporting system SmartBooks.�
  • Pre-employment screening with Morley Security & Investigation Group (MSIG). NZMA has negotiated excellent rates for this service.�
  • 10% discount on the book Medical Practice Management.�
  • 10% discount on the business compliance books �Compliance and your Business", and "Employment and your Business".�Special premium rates for quality medical insurance with Southern Cross.�
  • $20-$40 off all tyres at Beaurepaires, Frank Allen Tyres and Goodyear stores.�
  • Discounts on selected quality New Zealand wines through the NZMA Wine Club.�
  • Reduced interest rates with the NZMA Gold American Card* and NZMA Platinum American Express Card*.�

Products and services are continually being sought and developed. Members are welcome to put forward suggestions for consideration.

*this service is available to all doctors, including non-members.


Further information:
If you would like further details about NZMA Membership
contact:

New Zealand Medical Association
Email: nzma@nzma.org.nz
 Phone +64 (0)4 472 4741 Fax + 64 (0)4 471 0838
PO Box 156 Wellington New Zealand