An amendment to the Medicines Regulations 1984 (Regulation 44A) to enable authorised vaccinators to administer vaccines and medicines for the purposes of an approved immunisation programme came into force on Friday 19 December 2025. This means that authorised vaccinators no longer require a prescription. Read more in this immunisation update pānui.
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Read moreTe Whatu Ora is streamlining the training and authorisation pathway for authorised vaccinators, creating a consistent national process. This includes the rollout of the workforce requests portal, an online tool for vaccinators to submit authorisation applications. To ensure pre-holiday processing, submit applications by 12 December with all required documentation as there will be a pause in application processing over the holiday period.
Read moreThe B4 School Check (B4SC) is a universal, comprehensive check for all four-year-old’s that includes height and weight, vision and hearing, immunisations, oral health, and behavioral and developmental components.
View detailsThe Aotearoa Immunisation Register (AIR) is replacing the aging National Immunisation Register (NIR).