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 

New Zealand Medical Journal: 
The New Zealand medical profession's leading scientific journal is available to all members on-line at http://journal.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: 

• Air NZ Koru Club: NZMA members are entitled to Air NZ Koru Club corporate rates for individual membership.
  
• 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 OfficeMax.
  
• Debt collecting at a competitive low cost package to provide a quick, effective, and easy online access with National Revenue Corporation.
  
• Pre-employment screening with Morley Security & Investigation Group (MSIG). NZMA has negotiated excellent rates for this service.
  
• Recieve 10% off all tyres and Batteries at any Beaurepaires, Frank Allen Tyres or Goodyear Auto Service Centre stores.
  
• Discounts on selected quality New Zealand and imported wines through the NZMA Wine Club.
  
• No annual Card fee for the NZMA Gold Credit Card* and a $250 annual Card fee for the NZMA Platinum Credit Card*.
  
• Receive up to 40% discount on full retail subscription fee from ACP magazines.
  
• Petals online flower ordering and delivery - 10% discount on flower orders, 8% discount on gift orders.
  
• Noel Leeming - Exclusive prices on everything in Noel Leeming and Bond+Bond stores.
  
• Reduced membership fee, reduced annual renewal fee and account credit when joining Cherrytree – The Club for Smart Shoppers.
  
• HotelClub - NZMA members receive up to 12% further discount than prices listed on HotelClub website.
  
• NZMA discounts with Nexus Data Security – secure online backup for medical practices.
  
• Enjoy special mobile calling rates through Telecom New Zealand.

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