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Just published - Royal Commission of Inquiry into COVID-19 Lessons Learned | Ngā pūrongo - Phase 2 Report
The report of Phase Two of the Inquiry which covers the period from February 2021 to October 2022. At this time, New Zealand faced a different challenge than that presented in early 2020.
AS/NZS 5369:2023 Amd 1:2026
The new joint standard for reprocessing RMDs has published its first amendment on 16th January 2026. The standard is now called AS/NZS 5369:2023 Reprocessing of reusable medical devices and other devices in health and non-health related facilities.
Latest Infection Controlla (April edition)
The latest edition of the Infection Controlla (April 2026) is now available to members. Full of useful information and interesting articles.
Directory of IPC practitioners
The Directory of IPC practitioners in New Zealand who have given permission for this publication is now available for members. Details include both the public and private sectors. If you see an error or wish to be included please contact Publications or Website Management (see emails under Committee Members).
TE WHATA KURA, THE AOTEAROA NZ NATIONAL ANTIBIOTIC GUIDELINE is now live
TE WHATA KURA, THE AOTEAROA NZ NATIONAL ANTIBIOTIC GUIDELINE is now live After more than a decade of calls for national guidelines, this guideline provides a national resource for effective, equitable, sustainable and safe antibiotic use across the country.
IPCNC Fundamentals of IPC programme fee increase
Following on from the AGM, the fees for undertaking the IPCNC Fundamentals of IPC programme are now set at $600 for IPCNC members and $800 for non-members.
IPC Week 2025 video address
This video was made by the IPCNC Chair for IPC week 2025