The NZIMLS is a non profit organisation that represents those engaged in the profession of Medical Laboratory Science in New Zealand since 1946. It has an ongoing commitment to promote professional excellence through communication, education and a code of ethics to achieve the best laboratory service for the benefit of the patient.

NZIMLS organizes events and special interest group meetings for scientists and technicians, focusing on their training and competence in their roles. Staying current with the latest information is crucial for these professionals, as it enables them to provide the highest level of support to patients, the ultimate beneficiaries of their work.

Some of the objectives of the Institute are:

• To establish and promote standards appropriate to the profession of Medical Laboratory Science.
• To improve the standards, status, education and training of members of the profession.
• To promote, conduct and organise conferences and seminars as may be required for the membership for the further education and professional development of all categories of the membership.
• To award prizes, certificates, medallions or other recognition to members who by way of examination, peer nomination or public honour have excelled and/or achieved in the practice of Medical Laboratory Science.
• To act in the best interests of the profession and to undertake or conduct the affairs of the profession considered necessary or beneficial to the Institute or its members.

“Patients often visit doctors without realizing that around 5,000 lab professionals are working behind the scenes to conduct tests and ensure accurate treatment. We provide comprehensive support to all our members to help them become competent and skilled practitioners.”

Sharon Tozer (Chief Executive Officer)

NZIMLS can help individuals graduating from school join laboratories for admin@nzimls.org.nz  medical laboratory technician training. They provide all the necessary support to help them become professional technicians and earn certification. Their organization is run by a council of dedicated volunteers who have recently collaborated with Otago University to enable the acceptance of medical laboratory technicians into the Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science programme.

Membership of your professional body is the first step toward your identity as both a health-care and a laboratory professional. The membership is open to those engaged in, training in or associated with the profession of Medical Laboratory Science. You can find more information on becoming a member, apply to join or renew your membership HERE.

On their website, you can find more info on upcoming events, job vacancies, scholarship information, current journal, press releases and news, FAQ, or download public documents.  

Make sure to contact the NZIMLS today to start your medical laboratory science journey.

The team at Tauranga Swim School believe that swimming motivates and promotes a healthy lifestyle, cultivating a positive mental attitude and high self-esteem. Sessions are available for swimmers of all ages & abilities. They deliver a high quality, creative, fun and fast moving program that everyone will enjoy, while at the same time achieving a greater level of water confidence and also the ability to swim.

Classes vary from babies aqua class to adults, youth and adult squad academy and learn to swim, triathlete swimming, disability swimming, aqua-phobia, police swimming competency, water safety school program or even private lessons in the comfort of your own home.

With many years of experience in teaching children, adults and those with disabilities, owner/operator, Andrea Sinden is passionate about swimming and leads the Tauranga Swim School team with motivation and drive, encouraging excellence from all her staff.

” Im very passionate at what I do, which is why I’m still teaching. I follow through and deliver what I promise – High quality and fun lessons. “

Andrea Sinden (Owner) 

The team at Tauranga Swim School believe that swimming is a life skill that everyone must have.

Their Disability Swimming program is tailored to meet individual needs. The instructors are passionate about working with those with physical and intellectual challenges and love to celebrate each individual’s achievements and recognize the daily challenges they face.

What sets Andrea apart is the latest, cutting edge technology she uses to benefit all swimmers in their progress to achieve their swimming goals.

The Coaches Voice headsets are a bone conduction device that changes the vibration into the sound of the coaches voice. This enables the coach to speak directly to the swimmers correcting technique in real time. Andrea shares how this is a game changer for her swimmers, and is used successfully with youth and adult squad swimmers wanting to improve technique.

For those with hearing loss and deafness, the vibration changes to sound which then enables those with hearing difficulty to hear the coaches voice.

The Headsets very quickly became an integral part of Andrea’s coaching tool kit when she witnessed first hand the huge difference they made for swimmers who are blind and visually impaired, and for those with ASD and ADHD and other disabilities giving them more confidence to swim and helping improve their technique in real time.

Make sure to check out Renzo’s experience swimming at the Blind and Visually Impaired Swim Camp on Attitude TV – Sunday 26th May 2024, Episode 10 of “My Perfect Whānau” –  Renzo Petersen and the swimming part of this starts at about 11:20min – https://www.tvnz.co.nz/shows/attitude/episodes/s2024-e10

Fulton Swim School is all about ensuring kids have fun while learning this critical life skill. Not only will the students emerge from their swim classes ready for anything swimming-related, but they’ll also emerge with higher confidence and enthusiasm around their own physical ability.

From 3 months of age through to adults they have a class to suit your needs. The content of the courses encourage safety, improvement and confidence among students in water activities, within small teaching classes.

In 2005 the Fulton Swim School Story began, from humble beginnings, Daniel Fulton, who took on a summer job in a cold outdoor pool, now has a dedicated team of around 100 passionate swimming professionals spread throughout the North Island. Fulton Swim School operates across 6 branches, teaching over 5000 swimmers a week.

At Fulton Swim School, the team understand the importance of placing swimmers in the appropriate level to ensure they receive the most effective and enjoyable experience. A comprehensive swim level assessment form is offered, designed to assist in determining the ideal swimming class for each swimmer.

They have a standard plan through all the sites, teaching throughout the levels to ensure children are constantly progressing and that all the swimmers are hitting the milestones expected. A special “make up token” system is offered. -What ever you spend, you keep. This gives you have the opportunity to make up for a missed class, using the make up token towards a new class.

Lessons:

• Babies 
• Toddler 
• Preschool
• School Age
• Squad
• Adult 

Locations:

Botany: 

12D Torrens Road
Burswood
Botany 

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Patumahoe:

38 Patumahoe Road
Patumahoe

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New Plymouth: 

2A Sunley Street
Westown
New Plymouth

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Puni:

357 Waiuku Road
Puni
2678

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Upper Hut: 

24 Lane Street
Wallaceville
Upper Hutt

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Papamoa: 

15 Market Place
Papamoa Beach
Papamoa 3118

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Make sure to contact the team on 09-238 1841/ info@fultonswimschool.co.nz or make your booking at your closest Fulton Swim School branch to start your swimming experience

Matahui School is an Independent primary school in the Western Bay of Plenty District.  We are a small rural school located between Katikati and Tauranga.  Our independent status and small class sizes enable us to offer a challenging and nurturing learning environment.  Our unique award-winning outdoor education programme creates rich learning experiences to shape strong future leaders.  We focus on building individual talents and self-esteem so all our students develop into self-assured incredibly special people!

Matahui School is not your typical school. It is a school where children are encouraged to climb trees; a school where children participate in “experiential, hands-on learning”.  A school with a warm, friendly and non-judgmental culture.  Rather than trying to fit students into a system – we have designed our school systems around students needs!  The end results speak for themselves.  If you want the very best education and future for your child Matahui School is the best choice!

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