A curated collection of external resources for anyone wanting to learn more about chiropractic care, spinal health, and the professional landscape in New Zealand. We have selected these links for their reliability and relevance — each one is maintained by a recognised institution, regulatory body, or evidence-based health organisation.
New Zealand Chiropractic Board
The statutory body responsible for registering chiropractors and setting professional standards in New Zealand. Their public register allows you to verify that any practitioner you are considering is currently registered and in good standing.
New Zealand Chiropractors’ Association
The professional association representing chiropractors across New Zealand. Their website includes a practitioner directory searchable by location, along with general information about chiropractic care for the public.
Accident Compensation Corporation (ACC)
ACC provides no-fault personal injury cover for everyone in New Zealand, including cover for chiropractic treatment related to accidental injury. Their site explains eligibility, the claims process, and what treatment costs ACC will fund.
Health Navigator New Zealand
A trusted health information website reviewed by New Zealand clinicians. Their musculoskeletal and back pain sections provide plain-language overviews that complement the more chiropractic-specific content published here.
Ministry of Health — Manatu Hauora
The New Zealand government’s health policy and information hub. Relevant for understanding how chiropractic fits within the broader primary healthcare framework in this country.
PubMed
The primary database for biomedical and life sciences literature. Searching for terms like “chiropractic”, “spinal manipulation”, or “manual therapy” returns peer-reviewed research that underpins much of what we cover on this site. Free to search; many articles include open-access full text.
Cochrane Library
Cochrane systematic reviews are considered among the most rigorous evidence summaries available. Their reviews on spinal manipulation and manual therapy for various conditions are frequently referenced in our Research and Evidence section.
New Zealand College of Chiropractic
The sole provider of chiropractic education in New Zealand, based in Auckland. Relevant for anyone interested in how chiropractors are trained in this country and the academic standards required for registration.
World Federation of Chiropractic
The global body representing chiropractic as a health profession, with official relations with the World Health Organization. Their publications and position statements provide international context for the profession.
All links were verified at the time of publication. If you notice a broken link or would like to suggest an additional resource, please let us know.
