Consultation on 2027/28 fees and disciplinary levies

The Dental Council is seeking feedback from practitioners and stakeholders on its draft 2027/28 budget, proposed annual practising certificate (APC) fees and disciplinary levies, and other fees for oral health practitioners.

Details are set out in this consultation document.

Please provide your feedback by 5pm Wednesday 18 November 2026. We will consider all submissions received with a view to making a final decision at our January 2027 meeting. Once approved by Council, the 2027/28 APC fees and disciplinary levies and other fees schedule will be published in the New Zealand Gazette.

Submission process

You can send us your submissions by email to consultations@dcnz.org.nz.

Submissions received will be published on our website and will record the submitter’s name and profession (for registered health practitioners). All other contact details will be removed. We will not publish any submissions containing derogatory or inflammatory content.