Members of Acupuncture NZ are required to meet the highest entry level qualification of all acupuncture practitioners in New Zealand. They are also required to complete 20 hours of Continuing Education every year in order to maintain their Annual Practising Certificate and must abide by the Rules and Code of Professional Ethics of the organisation. If the acupuncturist you choose is a member of Acupuncture NZ then you can be sure that you are in the safe hands of a competent practitioner.