The NZ Skeptics make regular submissions on regulatory matters which relate to our areas of interest.

  • Therapeutic Products Bill

    The New Zealand Skeptics Society is a non-profit body that exists to promote critical thinking. We are frequently contacted by the media to provide informed comments on science and pseudoscience, and support…

  • Conversion Practices Prohibition Legislation Bill Oral Submission

    The submission below was given via a Zoom call to Members of the Justice Committee on Wednesday the 15th of September 2021, as a follow-up to the Society’s written submission. The submission…

  • Submission on the Conversion Practices Prohibition Legislation Bill

    The NZ Skeptics’ Submission on the Conversion Practices Prohibition Legislation Bill About us The NZ Skeptics are a New Zealand/Aotearoa charity dedicated to education and the promotion of evidence-based practices, both in…

  • Submission on Hate Speech Proposals

    NZ Skeptics submission on the Ministry of Justice Proposals against incitement of hatred and discrimination The NZ Skeptics We are a New Zealand/Aoteaoroa charity dedicated to education and the promotion of evidence…

  • Pharmacy Council Code of Ethics Review Consultation

    The NZ Skeptics are a voice of reason in New Zealand, and aim to promote the scientific method and evidence-based decision making throughout the public sphere. Healthcare decisions are an important part…

  • Submission on the Health (Fluoridation of Drinking Water) Amendment Bill

    Fluoridation The NZ Skeptics believe that the available scientific evidence shows community water fluoridation to be both a safe and effective measure for reducing incidence of tooth decay. What we see in…

  • Consultation on amendment to the Medical Council’s statement on advertising

    The Medical Council asked for submissions on a proposed amendment to their statement on advertising in relation to the use of testimonials, with the amendment prohibiting the use of testimonials by doctors…

  • Submission on The Regulation of Natural Health Products consultation

      Below is the NZ Skeptics’ submission on the recent Regulation of Natural Health Products consultation, run by the Ministry of Health. The consultation is related to the Natural Health and Supplementary Products…

  • Edward Linney – Pharmacy Council Code of Ethics Consultation Response

    Submission relating to proposals by the Pharmacy Council to alter Clause 6.9 of the code of Ethics I am Edward Linney a consumer with an active interest in evidence based medicine. I…

  • Pharmacy Council Code of Ethics Consultation

    Submission to the Pharmacy Council’s 2015 Code of Ethics Consultation The Pharmacy Council’s Code of Ethics 2011 appears to be a well written document which puts the wellbeing of the patient front…

  • Pharmacies Promoting Homeopathy

    This report is part of the NZ Skeptics’ Submission to the Pharmacy Council‘s consultation of their Code of Ethics. The pharmacies below are were found by a quick google search to be promoting…

  • Pharmacy Homeopathy Reports

    This report is part of the NZ Skeptics’ Submission to the Pharmacy Council‘s consultation of their Code of Ethics. The following are reports gathered in response to a request the NZ Skeptics sent…