ODT Tribute to the restoration of Chapman's Terrace
A recent opinion piece in the Otago Daily Times by Paul Tankard proposes that a prize be instituted for the city's most sensitively restored building and mentions the loving restoration of Chapman's Terrace, the offices of McCrimmon Law, which is now nearing completion.
Prior to embarking on the restoration, Fiona McCrimmon undertook a great deal of historical research about the building through the DCC and the Hocken Library. Part of the materials supplied were articles from the ODT dating back to 1881. Interesting to think that in 100 years time someone may read Paul Tankard's respectful piece about the current restoration!
ANZTPA consultation document
The consultation document on the proposed trans Tasman regulatory regime for therapeutic products is available. More information can be found on the following link
http://anztpa.org/consultation/Discussion_paper-ANZTPA_regulatory_scheme-20130107.htm
Building refurbishment in full swing
Our building refurbishment is now in full swing with contractors on site and making the most of the good weather. The focus is on the back of the building at present- 4 stories scaffolded with preparation for the repainting underway. We will add photos as the transformation takes shape!
Update: review of the Health Practitioners Competence Assurance Act 2003
The discussion document for the 2012 review of the Health Practitioners Competence Assurance Act 2003 is now available on the Ministry of Health website. Submissions are invited by 26 October 2012 and there is a submission form that can be downloaded and completed.
The discussion document and submission form can be found on here on the Ministry of Health website.
Review of the Health Practitioners Competence Assurance Act 2003
The Ministry of Health is set to lead a review of the Health Practitioners Competence Assurance Act 2003 - read the news article on the Ministry of Health website here.
This review will include a full public consultation.
Introducing Angela Reeve
McCrimmon Law is pleased to announce the arrival of new staff member Angela Reeve.
Angela is taking over the role of primary conveyancing solicitor at McCrimmon Law. Angela comes to McCrimmon Law having previous experience primarily in Family Law for the last four years though she started her career in a general law practice on the West Coast. Angela is looking forward to broadening her commercial and conveyancing legal skills.
Medicines Amendment Bill - report
The Health Select Committe has reported back on the Medicines Amendment Bill. It is now anticipated that the comprehensive overhaul of the of the medicines legislation will be undertaken via the Therapeutic Products and Medicines Bill which is to be progressed next year.
As part of the overhaul the Australia New Zealand Therapeutic Products Authority (ANZTPA) will replace Australia's Therapeutic Goods Administration and the New Zealand Medicines and Medical Devices Safety Authority (Medsafe).
You can find a PDF of the Health Committee Report on the Medicines Amendment Bill here.
Natural Health Products Bill - change of reporting date
The Health Select Committee report for the Natural Health Products Bill is now due on 31 August 2012.