The Council is implementing Te Tiriti o Waitangi policies throughout the organisation and this will be reflected in the Council nursing policies and processes over time.
Review of Costs The Nursing Council last increased the APC fee from $98 to $110 on 1 July 2011 after a review by Grant Thornton Accountants. In 2016 another fee review was undertaken with no further increase to the APC. In November 2020, the Service Cost Model was reviewed again by Grant Thornton Accountants. The report noted significant changes to the organisation since the 2016 costing model which include:
Re-organisation of business model and the provision of more services to support regulatory functions.
Level 7 of 22 Willeston Street has been leased to accommodate Council business and day to day operations.
The development and roll out of a new online database and significant IT enhancements - MyNC.
Operational changes to the review process of internationally qualified nurses
Increased number of strategic projects to achieve the Council’s objectives as set out in the Strategic Plan, including the implementation of Te Tiriti o Waitangi framework and policies throughout the organisation.
The report noted that with no APC increase in the last ten years, the organisation has been in a financial deficit for the last three years and has a forecast deficit for 2021. Some of the financial challenges that have been forecast include:
From June 2020, the Council is required to fund the administrative costs of the Health Practitioners Disciplinary Tribunal.
Expected rental increase of at least 10% from February 2022.
Annual Practising Certificate Fee Te Kaunihera Tapuhi o Aotearoa | Nursing Council of New Zealand
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