Why Choose Us

Asking yourself ‘Why Choose NCNZ’?

We offer you . . . .

  • The opportunity to study from home.

  • Flexibility. Study around employment, family and lifestyle commitments with our blended online learning.

  • The ability to study at a pace that suits your lifestyle. Full-time and part-time options available.

  • The opportunity to immerse yourself in the Online Campus, network with students from around the country.

  • Student loans and allowances are available for our NZQA approved qualifications.

  • Support every step of the way. Our team are on hand to answer any queries, freephone 0800 759 0218.

What we believe:

Everyone Matters
  • Learning is student and client focused individual capabilities and goals are recognised
  • Diversity is celebrated
  • Fairness is fundamental
Aiming High
  • Boundaries and assumptions are challenged
  • Students, clients and teachers are unafraid to try – mistakes are accepted
  • Everyone takes responsibility for creating a safe, secure and collaborative learning environment
  • Excellence is the objective
  • Innovation is celebrated
  • Reviews are regular and change is welcomed and rapidly adopted

Our Mission

Our mission is to be New Zealand’s leading provider of affordable blended and online education in the field of natural medicine, offering high quality education.

We provide support networks that facilitate learning by creating an environment for all students to achieve their full potential, fostering empathy and respect for all.

Continual Improvement

The fields of natural medicine and health science is undergoing fast growth and development. NCNZ recognises the need for ongoing research and learning. Having an Education Team means we can invest the time and resources required to synthesise new understandings and incorporate them into our training. As such, the culture at NCNZ is one of continual improvement in programme content and delivery.

NCNZ has well-established review processes in place. We recognise the value of student feedback and regularly gather and review this to identify areas where improvements can be made. This is then incorporated into our review process and actioned. That is our commitment to your learning.

Our Values:

Everyone Matters

  • Learning is student and client focused individual capabilities and goals are recognised
  • Diversity is celebrated
  • Fairness is fundamental

Aiming High

  • Boundaries and assumptions are challenged
  • Students, clients and teachers are unafraid to try – mistakes are accepted
  • Everyone takes responsibility for creating a safe, secure and collaborative learning environment

Continuous Improvement

  • Excellence is the objective
  • Innovation is celebrated
  • Reviews are regular and change is welcomed and rapidly adopted

Te Whare Tapa Whā

The Naturopathic College of New Zealand upholds the principles of Te Whare Tapa Whā , the Māori model of health, which closely aligns to the principles of holistic healthcare. The Te Whare Tapa Whā model is an analogy for a person’s health. The four cornerstones (or walls) of the house represents different facets of our health – the mind, the body, the spirit and the family. The health of the land (whenua) and air (hau) are aspects of this model that are also part of a healthy environment:

  • Taha tinana (physical health)
  • Taha wairua (spiritual health)
  • Taha whānau (family health)
  • Taha hinengaro (mental health)
Our Story - Te Whare Tapa Wha