Related New Zealand ethics links

National Ethics Advisory Committee (NEAC) provides advice to the Minister of Health on ethical issues of national significance regarding health and disability research and services.

Advisory Committee on Assisted Reproductive Technology (ACART) formulates policy and advice specific to New Zealand on assisted reproductive technology. 

Ethics Committee on Assisted Reproductive Technology (ECART) considers and determines applications for assisted reproductive procedures or human reproductive research, and continuously reviews previous approvals, including those approved before ECART was created.

Health Research Council (HRC) aims to improve human health by promoting and funding health research.

National Animal Ethics Advisory Committee (NAEAC) provides independent, high quality advice to the Minister of Agriculture on policy and practices relating to the use of animals in research, testing and teaching.

National Animal Welfare Advisory Committee (NAWAC) advises the Minister of Agriculture on animal welfare matters relating to farm, companion, wild and pest animals.

Law Commission reviews areas of the law that need updating, reforming or developing to help ensure that the law provides effectively for the current and future needs of our rapidly changing society.

Privacy Commission works to develop and promote a culture in which personal information is protected and respected.

Human Rights Commission champions fundamental human rights as a framework for a fair and just society for all the people of New Zealand.

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