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      <title>The Sacred Connection of the Feet (Te Tuhono Tapu o ngā Waewae)</title>
      <pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 20:42:14 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>https://podiatryarena.com/index.php?threads/the-sacred-connection-of-the-feet-te-tuhono-tapu-o-ng%C4%81-waewae.114940/</link>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<b>The Sacred Connection of the Feet (Te Tuhono Tapu o ngā Waewae): The Cultural and Spiritual Impact of Diabetes-Related Lower Limb Amputation Among Māori</b><br />
Cynthia Otene , Belinda Ihaka, Matthew R Carroll<br />
<a href="https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42162943/" target="_blank" class="externalLink"rel="nofollow"><span style="text-decoration: underline">J Foot Ankle Res. 2026 Jun;19(2):e70167.</span></a><br />



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      <title>Addressing the podiatry needs of Pacific matua</title>
      <pubDate>Sat, 08 Nov 2025 00:10:36 +0000</pubDate>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<b>Addressing the podiatry needs of Pacific matua through community-based service delivery – prioritising collaborative engagement approaches</b><br />
Prof. El-Shadan Tautolo et al<br />
<a href="https://www.pacifichealthdialog.nz/index.php/phd/article/view/178" target="_blank" class="externalLink"rel="nofollow"><span style="text-decoration: underline">Source</span></a><br />



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Pacific peoples in Aoteaoroa NZ experience poorer health and greater unmet health needs than the...</div><div class="quoteExpand">Click to expand...</div></blockquote>
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      <title>Central Institute of Technology  Podiatry</title>
      <pubDate>Fri, 08 Mar 2024 03:56:35 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>https://podiatryarena.com/index.php?threads/central-institute-of-technology-podiatry.108447/</link>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[netizens,  Kia ora  <br />
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I see the old CIT complex  which had lain dormant for several years has now been taken over .<br />
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<a href="http://www.stuff.co.nz/business/industries/76377734/Gaming-company-Aurora-44-brings-new-life-to-former-CIT-complex" target="_blank" class="externalLink"rel="nofollow">http://www.stuff.co.nz/business/ind...rora-44-brings-new-life-to-former-CIT-complex</a><br />
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Here are some happy snaps from the olden days<br />
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Ngā mihi<br />
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      <title>Diabetes-related foot disease research in Aotearoa New Zealand</title>
      <pubDate>Thu, 11 Aug 2022 20:13:12 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>https://podiatryarena.com/index.php?threads/diabetes-related-foot-disease-research-in-aotearoa-new-zealand.113495/</link>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<b>Diabetes-related foot disease research in Aotearoa New Zealand: a bibliometric analysis (1970–2020</b>)<br />
Matthew Carroll, Ibrahim Saleh Al-Busaidi, Kirsten J. Coppell, Michele Garrett, Belinda Ihaka, Claire O’Shea, Justina Wu &amp; Steve York<br />
<span style="text-decoration: underline"><a href="https://jfootankleres.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s13047-022-00528-5" target="_blank" class="externalLink"rel="nofollow">Journal of Foot and Ankle Research volume 15, Article number: 23...</a></span><br />
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<a href="https://podiatryarena.com/index.php?threads/diabetes-related-foot-disease-research-in-aotearoa-new-zealand.113495/" class="internalLink">Diabetes-related foot disease research in Aotearoa New Zealand</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Recruitment and retention of the rural podiatry workforce in Aotearoa New Zealand</title>
      <pubDate>Thu, 11 Aug 2022 00:15:51 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>https://podiatryarena.com/index.php?threads/recruitment-and-retention-of-the-rural-podiatry-workforce-in-aotearoa-new-zealand.113715/</link>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<b>Recruitment and retention of the rural podiatry workforce in Aotearoa New Zealand: a qualitative descriptive study of podiatrist perceptions</b><br />
Erin Beeler, Angela Brenton-Rule, Matthew Carroll<br />
<span style="text-decoration: underline"><a href="https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35945617/" target="_blank" class="externalLink"rel="nofollow">J Foot Ankle Res. 2022 Aug 9;15(1):58</a></span><br />



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      <title>Knowledge and perceptions of cardiopulmonary resuscitation amongst New Zealand podiatrists</title>
      <pubDate>Sun, 24 Oct 2021 00:56:03 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>https://podiatryarena.com/index.php?threads/knowledge-and-perceptions-of-cardiopulmonary-resuscitation-amongst-new-zealand-podiatrists.113246/</link>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<b>Knowledge and perceptions of cardiopulmonary resuscitation amongst New Zealand podiatrists: a web-based survey</b><br />
Angela Brenton-Rule, Daniel Harvey, Kevin Moran, Daniel O’Brien &amp; Jonathon Webber<br />
<span style="text-decoration: underline"><a href="https://jfootankleres.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s13047-021-00481-9" target="_blank" class="externalLink"rel="nofollow">Journal of Foot and Ankle Research volume 14, Article number: 40 (2021) </a></span><br />



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      <title>Key workers</title>
      <pubDate>Sat, 07 Aug 2021 20:24:24 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>https://podiatryarena.com/index.php?threads/key-workers.113101/</link>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Can anyone advise whether podiatrists are classed as key workers in New Zealand?]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>The New Zealand Podiatry Profession – A Workforce in Crisis?</title>
      <pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2020 05:31:32 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>https://podiatryarena.com/index.php?threads/the-new-zealand-podiatry-profession-%E2%80%93-a-workforce-in-crisis.112494/</link>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<b>The New Zealand Podiatry Profession – A Workforce in Crisis?</b><br />
Matthew Carroll et al<br />
<span style="text-decoration: underline"><a href="https://assets.researchsquare.com/files/rs-53254/v1/38372ede-c7cd-40ff-acb5-264b4d9751a3.pdf" target="_blank" class="externalLink"rel="nofollow">Source</a></span><br />



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      <title>Sustainable footwear</title>
      <pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2020 06:15:49 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>https://podiatryarena.com/index.php?threads/sustainable-footwear.109605/</link>
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      <author>invalid@example.com (Greg Fyfe)</author>
      <dc:creator>Greg Fyfe</dc:creator>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<a href="http://www.radionz.co.nz/programmes/my-heels-are-killing-me/story/2018621725/allbirds-the-right-amount-of-nothing" target="_blank" class="externalLink"rel="nofollow">http://www.radionz.co.nz/programmes...18621725/allbirds-the-right-amount-of-nothing</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Podiatric Acupuncture Workshops in NZ</title>
      <pubDate>Mon, 24 Feb 2020 19:35:54 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>https://podiatryarena.com/index.php?threads/podiatric-acupuncture-workshops-in-nz.112173/</link>
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      <author>invalid@example.com (Jeff Carnett)</author>
      <dc:creator>Jeff Carnett</dc:creator>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<a href="https://www.podiatricacupuncture.com" target="_blank" class="externalLink"rel="nofollow">https://www.podiatricacupuncture.com</a><br />
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      <title>Open Forum: Why is it so hard to be open? The pitfalls and promise of transparency in health care</title>
      <pubDate>Wed, 19 Feb 2020 06:47:01 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>https://podiatryarena.com/index.php?threads/open-forum-why-is-it-so-hard-to-be-open-the-pitfalls-and-promise-of-transparency-in-health-care.112162/</link>
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      <author>invalid@example.com (Greg Fyfe)</author>
      <dc:creator>Greg Fyfe</dc:creator>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<span style="font-size: 18px"><b>Open Forum: Why is it so hard to be open? The pitfalls and promise of transparency in health care</b></span><br />
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<li>Event start: 10 Mar 2020 9:00am</li>
<li>Event end: 10 Mar 2020 4:30pm</li>
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      <title>Now’s not the time to get liberal with antibiotics, NZMA tells podiatrists</title>
      <pubDate>Thu, 24 Oct 2019 03:22:55 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>https://podiatryarena.com/index.php?threads/now%E2%80%99s-not-the-time-to-get-liberal-with-antibiotics-nzma-tells-podiatrists.111891/</link>
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      <title>Gait speed,walking, relates to ageing process</title>
      <pubDate>Sun, 13 Oct 2019 04:45:25 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>https://podiatryarena.com/index.php?threads/gait-speed-walking-relates-to-ageing-process.111861/</link>
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      <author>invalid@example.com (Greg Fyfe)</author>
      <dc:creator>Greg Fyfe</dc:creator>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<a href="https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/400882/nz-based-study-slow-walking-at-45-a-sign-of-faster-ageing" target="_blank" class="externalLink"rel="nofollow">https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/400882/nz-based-study-slow-walking-at-45-a-sign-of-faster-ageing</a><br />
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This link, to the referenced wider, 45 year longnitudinal study of 1000 people born in 1973, may also be of ineterest<br />
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<a href="https://dunedinstudy.otago.ac.nz/" target="_blank" class="externalLink"rel="nofollow">https://dunedinstudy.otago.ac.nz/</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>When life gave Lucas Smith wool, he made Woolaid</title>
      <pubDate>Fri, 16 Aug 2019 04:29:34 +0000</pubDate>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Woolaid, a business producing what is believed to be the world&#039;s first adhesive wool bandages.<br />
It follows on the footsteps of Walk On, the merino wool blister protection pads<br />
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<a href="https://www.nzherald.co.nz/business/news/article.cfm?c_id=3&amp;objectid=12250654" target="_blank" class="externalLink"rel="nofollow">https://www.nzherald.co.nz/business/news/article.cfm?c_id=3&amp;objectid=12250654</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Introducing SubmitKit - full Cliniko and ACC integration</title>
      <pubDate>Mon, 25 Mar 2019 21:03:36 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>https://podiatryarena.com/index.php?threads/introducing-submitkit-full-cliniko-and-acc-integration.111306/</link>
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      <author>invalid@example.com (SubmitKit)</author>
      <dc:creator>SubmitKit</dc:creator>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[SubmitKit is a web-based software program for New Zealand health professionals who use Cliniko and work with ACC. SubmitKit integrates seamlessly with Cliniko and ACC, allowing you to lodge claims and submit invoices, and manage your ACC payments and data. It combines all aspects of ACC processing into one easy-to-use software solution that can be used on any computer or device. It supports...<br />
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      <title>New Zealand workshop September 2018</title>
      <pubDate>Sun, 02 Sep 2018 02:06:53 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>https://podiatryarena.com/index.php?threads/new-zealand-workshop-september-2018.110413/</link>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[We are offering a workshop in Auckland.<br />
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The aim of the workshops will be<br />
A great understanding of in-shoe pressure mapping, an evidence based outcome.<br />
Objective assessments of Falls risk.<br />
Objective and report able concussion assessments.<br />
Return to play assessments.<br />
Footwear modifications for who and why?<br />
Custom footwear when and why?<br />
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Who should attend?<br />
Podiatrist, Sports clinicians,...<br />
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      <title>Time New Zealand kids spend barefoot</title>
      <pubDate>Thu, 19 Jul 2018 01:20:39 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>https://podiatryarena.com/index.php?threads/time-new-zealand-kids-spend-barefoot.110415/</link>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<b>Being barefoot. Prevalence at home, in school and during sport: a cross-sectional survey of 714 New Zealand secondary school boys</b><br />
Peter Francis, Grant Schofield and Lisa Mackay<br />
<span style="text-decoration: underline"><a href="https://jfootankleres.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s13047-018-0285-y" target="_blank" class="externalLink"rel="nofollow">Journal of Foot and Ankle Research201811:42</a></span><br />



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      <title>censured after failure to treat woman's foot</title>
      <pubDate>Thu, 29 Mar 2018 09:49:15 +0000</pubDate>
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      <dc:creator>Greg Fyfe</dc:creator>
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An elderly woman died as a result of complications after her leg had to be amputated because health professionals had failed to treat her sore foot.<br />
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      <title>Podiatric Surgeon, Mr B; A Report by the Deputy Health and Disability Commissioner</title>
      <pubDate>Mon, 18 Sep 2017 06:52:58 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Designer Shoes for Large Feet</title>
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      <author>invalid@example.com (Greg Fyfe)</author>
      <dc:creator>Greg Fyfe</dc:creator>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<a href="http://www.radionz.co.nz/national/programmes/ninetonoon/audio/201835306/designer-shoes-for-larger-feet" target="_blank" class="externalLink"rel="nofollow">http://www.radionz.co.nz/national/p...udio/201835306/designer-shoes-for-larger-feet</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Greetings! I am an American podiatrist, residency-trained, with many years of experience in podiatric medicine. I am considering the possibility of moving to New Zealand or Australia, and would want to continue the practice of my profession. I am looking for thoughts, opinions, or ideas on what it is like to practice in both countries. As I understand it, it is possible for a podiatrist to...<br />
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      <title>Activisim via Footwear</title>
      <pubDate>Mon, 16 Jan 2017 20:31:54 +0000</pubDate>
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      <author>invalid@example.com (Greg Fyfe)</author>
      <dc:creator>Greg Fyfe</dc:creator>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<a href="http://www.radionz.co.nz/national/programmes/the-weekend/audio/201829715/bringing-comfort-to-the-fight-against-sexism" target="_blank" class="externalLink"rel="nofollow">Interesting approach to an ongoing issue<br />
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<a href="http://www.radionz.co.nz/national/programmes/the-weekend/audio/201829715/bringing-comfort-to-the-fight-against-sexism" target="_blank" class="externalLink"rel="nofollow">http://www.radionz.co.nz/national/p.../bringing-comfort-to-the-fight-against-sexism</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Survey of NZ Podiatrists on Musculoskeletal Injuries</title>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[The physical demands of podiatry care may negatively affect a podiatrist?s career. <br />
But what is the prevalence of work related musculoskeletal injuries and pain in Australian, New Zealand and United Kingdom podiatrists?<br />
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Monash University and Western Sydney University researchers are measuring the prevalence of work related musculoskeletal injuries and pain in podiatrists.  <br />
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      <title>Pod Scholar</title>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Hi<br />
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Does anyone have any experience or feedback regarding Pod Scholar? It looks like quite a comprehensive CPD and resource site.<br />
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<a href="http://www.podscholar.co.nz/" target="_blank" class="externalLink"rel="nofollow">http://www.podscholar.co.nz/</a><br />
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Some NZ links that may be of interest<br />
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including smart socks!<br />
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<a href="http://www.abi.auckland.ac.nz/en/about/our-research/musculoskeletal-modelling.html" target="_blank" class="externalLink"rel="nofollow">http://www.abi.auckland.ac.nz/en/about/our-research/musculoskeletal-modelling.html</a><br />
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      <title>Amputees Federation of NZ</title>
      <pubDate>Mon, 22 Feb 2016 05:17:28 +0000</pubDate>
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      <author>invalid@example.com (Greg Fyfe)</author>
      <dc:creator>Greg Fyfe</dc:creator>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Hi ,<br />
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This may be a resource of interest to some, as well as for the odd client.<br />
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The vascular link comes from the links page on the site.<br />
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<a href="http://www.amputee.co.nz/" target="_blank" class="externalLink"rel="nofollow">http://www.amputee.co.nz/</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.vascular.co.nz/" target="_blank" class="externalLink"rel="nofollow">http://www.vascular.co.nz/</a><br />
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      <pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2015 03:05:23 +0000</pubDate>
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      <author>invalid@example.com (Greg Fyfe)</author>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[I came across this from November last year, so it&#039;s not exactly current, however I thought it was interesting.<br />
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      <link>https://podiatryarena.com/index.php?threads/pha-conference-2015-otepoti-dunedin-healthy-people-healthy-nation-%E2%80%93-public-health-is-everybody%E2%80%99s.102431/</link>
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      <author>invalid@example.com (Greg Fyfe)</author>
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      <author>invalid@example.com (Greg Fyfe)</author>
      <dc:creator>Greg Fyfe</dc:creator>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<a href="http://biochem.otago.ac.nz/our-people/academic-teaching-staff/tony-merriman/gout/" target="_blank" class="externalLink"rel="nofollow">http://biochem.otago.ac.nz/our-people/academic-teaching-staff/tony-merriman/gout/</a><br />
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[I am currently 1.5 years into my 3 year surgical residency in the USA.  I will receive a Rearfoot Reconstructive Certificate upon completion.  I will have exposure in all aspects of surgery including Trauma (ankle, calcaneus, lisfranc...), Flatfoot reconstruction, Ankle replacements, Cavus foot reconstruction.  <br />
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      <author>invalid@example.com (Footpath)</author>
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      <author>invalid@example.com (Greg Fyfe)</author>
      <dc:creator>Greg Fyfe</dc:creator>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<a href="http://www.odt.co.nz/campus/university-otago/303381/wool-knocks-your-socks" target="_blank" class="externalLink"rel="nofollow">http://www.odt.co.nz/campus/university-otago/303381/wool-knocks-your-socks</a><br />
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      <author>invalid@example.com (vegetarm)</author>
      <dc:creator>vegetarm</dc:creator>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Hi All<br />
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Would a CPME podiatry course that is affiliated with either Otago or Auckland University be possibility in the near future? Could this lead to prescription rights and surgical privileges at public hospitals?]]></content:encoded>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 10 Nov 2014 04:11:35 +0000</pubDate>
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      <author>invalid@example.com (Greg Fyfe)</author>
      <dc:creator>Greg Fyfe</dc:creator>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<a href="http://www.otago.ac.nz/wellington/departments/publichealth/summerschool/otago025170.html" target="_blank" class="externalLink"rel="nofollow">http://www.otago.ac.nz/wellington/departments/publichealth/summerschool/otago025170.html</a><br />
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      <pubDate>Mon, 03 Nov 2014 03:26:36 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>https://podiatryarena.com/index.php?threads/clinic-mobile-trolley-for-sale.99947/</link>
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      <author>invalid@example.com (David Ilian)</author>
      <dc:creator>David Ilian</dc:creator>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Clinic mobile trolley for sale<br />
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•	glass top<br />
•	4 soft close drawers<br />
•	space for drill<br />
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•	Castors with brakes<br />
•	802mm wide, 501mm deep, 800mm height to worktop / 900mm height to upstand<br />
•	made bespoke for us in 2009<br />
•	Good condition, but not perfect – feel free to...<br />
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      <pubDate>Mon, 03 Nov 2014 02:56:12 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>https://podiatryarena.com/index.php?threads/plinth-2000-cdt-chair-and-matching-operators-chair-for-sale.99946/</link>
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      <author>invalid@example.com (David Ilian)</author>
      <dc:creator>David Ilian</dc:creator>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Plinth 2000 CDT chair and matching operator&#039;s chair<br />
<a href="http://www.plinth2000.com/Products.aspx?categoryId=3&amp;productId=25" target="_blank" class="externalLink"rel="nofollow">http://www.plinth2000.com/Products.aspx?categoryId=3&amp;productId=25</a><br />
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I think these couches are the best in the business, with lifetime frame guarantees. I have two, and need to sell one. <br />
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•	Electric height, back rest &amp; Trendelenburg adjustment<br />
•	Optional extras included are foot switch, breathing hole with plug, paper roll...<br />
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      <title>Undergraduate Certificate in Public Health</title>
      <pubDate>Tue, 16 Sep 2014 13:04:32 +0000</pubDate>
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      <dc:creator>Greg Fyfe</dc:creator>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Looking for something to study next year?<br />
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Currently in it&#039;s 1st year, available online along with 2 day onsite block course<br />
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Doesn&#039;t have to be all done in 1 year.<br />
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<a href="http://www.massey.ac.nz/massey/learning/programme-course-paper/programme.cfm?prog_id=93514&amp;tab=plan" target="_blank" class="externalLink"rel="nofollow">http://www.massey.ac.nz/massey/learning/programme-course-paper/programme.cfm?prog_id=93514&amp;tab=plan</a><br />
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Cheers...<br />
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      <title>Early bird price closing this Friday 29th Aug</title>
      <pubDate>Tue, 26 Aug 2014 02:18:02 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>https://podiatryarena.com/index.php?threads/early-bird-price-closing-this-friday-29th-aug.98866/</link>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[The early bird price for the PodiatryNZ conference is closing this Friday (29th August) <br />
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The conference is from 13th - 15th November in Dunedin, NZ<br />
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Read the programme here: <a href="https://www.podiatry.org.nz/assets/PNZ_Conference_Programme_2014_Final.pdf" target="_blank" class="externalLink"rel="nofollow">https://www.podiatry.org.nz/assets/PNZ_Conference_Programme_2014_Final.pdf</a><br />
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If you have any questions, give us a call or email on:<br />
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      <title>Podiatrist fined over unlicensed practice</title>
      <pubDate>Fri, 27 Jun 2014 07:10:35 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Podiatry assistants ?</title>
      <pubDate>Tue, 25 Mar 2014 22:14:54 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>https://podiatryarena.com/index.php?threads/podiatry-assistants.86311/</link>
      <guid>https://podiatryarena.com/index.php?threads/podiatry-assistants.86311/</guid>
      <author>invalid@example.com (JuliaB)</author>
      <dc:creator>JuliaB</dc:creator>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Hello,<br />
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I am just completing my last two papers of a Bachelor of health science standard pathway at AUT and I have become interested in studying podiatry. I was wondering if there were any potential job opportunities as podiatry assistants to get a foot in the door that way?]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Prescription Rights in NZ</title>
      <pubDate>Mon, 18 Nov 2013 12:38:49 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>https://podiatryarena.com/index.php?threads/prescription-rights-in-nz.94035/</link>
      <guid>https://podiatryarena.com/index.php?threads/prescription-rights-in-nz.94035/</guid>
      <author>invalid@example.com (vegetarm)</author>
      <dc:creator>vegetarm</dc:creator>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[What is the latest update with regards to obtaining prescription rights for podiatrists in NZ? Australian podiatrists have been granted this a few years ago. What obstacles are preventing us from obtaining the same privilege?]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Postgraduate Podiatry Programme</title>
      <pubDate>Sun, 17 Nov 2013 21:21:43 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>https://podiatryarena.com/index.php?threads/postgraduate-podiatry-programme.93810/</link>
      <guid>https://podiatryarena.com/index.php?threads/postgraduate-podiatry-programme.93810/</guid>
      <author>invalid@example.com (vegetarm)</author>
      <dc:creator>vegetarm</dc:creator>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Will there ever be a postgraduate podiatric surgery programme in NZ? It seems silly that one can register to practice as a podiatric surgeon in NZ yet there is no pathway to attain this qualification. The school of Podiatry has a fully equipped surgical theatre however it is solely used for undergraduate studies. I am sure that most undergraduates would love to study further in the field of...<br />
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      <title>Are Podiatrists in NZ allowed to diagnose Mortons Neuroma via intermetatarsal injection</title>
      <pubDate>Thu, 03 Oct 2013 19:10:37 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>https://podiatryarena.com/index.php?threads/are-podiatrists-in-nz-allowed-to-diagnose-mortons-neuroma-via-intermetatarsal-injection.93340/</link>
      <guid>https://podiatryarena.com/index.php?threads/are-podiatrists-in-nz-allowed-to-diagnose-mortons-neuroma-via-intermetatarsal-injection.93340/</guid>
      <author>invalid@example.com (vegetarm)</author>
      <dc:creator>vegetarm</dc:creator>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Are podiatrists in NZ allowed to inject LA into inter-metatarsal space for the purpose of diagnosing Mortons Neuroma?]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Are there any training posts available for podiatric surgery in NZ</title>
      <pubDate>Tue, 24 Sep 2013 02:02:37 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>https://podiatryarena.com/index.php?threads/are-there-any-training-posts-available-for-podiatric-surgery-in-nz.93170/</link>
      <guid>https://podiatryarena.com/index.php?threads/are-there-any-training-posts-available-for-podiatric-surgery-in-nz.93170/</guid>
      <author>invalid@example.com (vegetarm)</author>
      <dc:creator>vegetarm</dc:creator>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Are there or will there ever be training posts to become a podiatric surgeon in NZ?]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Kiwi Breaks Record Fastest Run Across US</title>
      <pubDate>Wed, 17 Jul 2013 10:33:44 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>https://podiatryarena.com/index.php?threads/kiwi-breaks-record-fastest-run-across-us.91580/</link>
      <guid>https://podiatryarena.com/index.php?threads/kiwi-breaks-record-fastest-run-across-us.91580/</guid>
      <author>invalid@example.com (Greg Fyfe)</author>
      <dc:creator>Greg Fyfe</dc:creator>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<a href="http://tvnz.co.nz/national-news/kiwi-breaks-record-fastest-run-across-us-5508626" target="_blank" class="externalLink"rel="nofollow">http://tvnz.co.nz/national-news/kiwi-breaks-record-fastest-run-across-us-5508626</a><br />
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2 marathons a day impressive to say the least<br />
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Regards...<br />
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      <title>Seminar: Current trends relating to the foot and ankle, presented by the Australasian Podiatric Rheu</title>
      <pubDate>Thu, 27 Jun 2013 09:20:11 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>https://podiatryarena.com/index.php?threads/seminar-current-trends-relating-to-the-foot-and-ankle-presented-by-the-australasian-podiatric-rheu.91114/</link>
      <guid>https://podiatryarena.com/index.php?threads/seminar-current-trends-relating-to-the-foot-and-ankle-presented-by-the-australasian-podiatric-rheu.91114/</guid>
      <author>invalid@example.com (APRSIG)</author>
      <dc:creator>APRSIG</dc:creator>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<b>APRSIG Seminar: Current trends relating to the foot and ankle in inflammatory joint disease, presented by the Australasian Podiatric Rheumatology Specialist Interest Group, Sept 2013</b><br />
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The Australasian Podiatric Rheumatology Specialist Interest Group will be hosting a seminar on ‘Current trends relating to the foot and ankle in inflammatory joint disease’ on Saturday 21st September 2013...<br />
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<a href="https://podiatryarena.com/index.php?threads/seminar-current-trends-relating-to-the-foot-and-ankle-presented-by-the-australasian-podiatric-rheu.91114/" class="internalLink">Seminar: Current trends relating to the foot and ankle, presented by the Australasian Podiatric Rheu</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 04 May 2013 03:27:28 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>https://podiatryarena.com/index.php?threads/published-online-submissions-about-the-review-of-the-health-practitioners-competence-assurance-act.88792/</link>
      <guid>https://podiatryarena.com/index.php?threads/published-online-submissions-about-the-review-of-the-health-practitioners-competence-assurance-act.88792/</guid>
      <author>invalid@example.com (Greg Fyfe)</author>
      <dc:creator>Greg Fyfe</dc:creator>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Includes submissions and Summary of Submissions document<br />
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<a href="http://healthworkforce.govt.nz/node/553" target="_blank" class="externalLink"rel="nofollow">http://healthworkforce.govt.nz/node/553</a><br />
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Summary of Submissions<br />
<br />
<a href="http://healthworkforce.govt.nz/sites/all/files/hpca-summary-of-submissions.doc" target="_blank" class="externalLink"rel="nofollow">http://healthworkforce.govt.nz/sites/all/files/hpca-summary-of-submissions.doc</a><br />
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Regards<br />
<br />
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      <title>NZ Podiatrist *HELP: Orthotic Grinder</title>
      <pubDate>Thu, 25 Apr 2013 22:35:16 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>https://podiatryarena.com/index.php?threads/nz-podiatrist-help-orthotic-grinder.88663/</link>
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      <author>invalid@example.com (enpod)</author>
      <dc:creator>enpod</dc:creator>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Hi all,<br />
<br />
I am a New Zealand podiatrist, recently setting up my own practice.<br />
I am wanting to get an orthotic grinder setup in my lab.<br />
<br />
I had looked many places including hardwarehouses and powertool shops, I couldn&#039;t find anything suitable to be used for orthotic grinding/modification.<br />
<br />
I know that I could get them easily from Aus/UK/US. But I want to know where I could get one in NZ?...<br />
<br />
<a href="https://podiatryarena.com/index.php?threads/nz-podiatrist-help-orthotic-grinder.88663/" class="internalLink">NZ Podiatrist *HELP: Orthotic Grinder</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Clinical Biomechanics Boot Camp v2.0; Christchurch; 1 June 2013</title>
      <pubDate>Tue, 19 Feb 2013 19:21:58 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>https://podiatryarena.com/index.php?threads/clinical-biomechanics-boot-camp-v2-0-christchurch-1-june-2013.86641/</link>
      <guid>https://podiatryarena.com/index.php?threads/clinical-biomechanics-boot-camp-v2-0-christchurch-1-june-2013.86641/</guid>
      <author>invalid@example.com (Craig Payne)</author>
      <dc:creator>Craig Payne</dc:creator>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[I am doing another Boot Camp in Christchurch on 1 June<br />
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This is version 2.0, which is only one day (compared to v1.0 that was two days).<br />
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I will finalise the venues closer to time when have clearer indication of numbers, so please register early.<br />
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<b>Topics to be covered in v2.0:</b><br />
<ul>
<li>Short or long term use of foot orthotics?</li>
<li>Deconstruction all the social media crap on...</li>
</ul><br />
<a href="https://podiatryarena.com/index.php?threads/clinical-biomechanics-boot-camp-v2-0-christchurch-1-june-2013.86641/" class="internalLink">Clinical Biomechanics Boot Camp v2.0; Christchurch; 1 June 2013</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Any Pod in Thorndon, Wellington area?</title>
      <pubDate>Mon, 07 Jan 2013 12:27:43 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>https://podiatryarena.com/index.php?threads/any-pod-in-thorndon-wellington-area.85416/</link>
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      <author>invalid@example.com (blinda)</author>
      <dc:creator>blinda</dc:creator>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Looking for a pod in Wellington to offer a pt (who sees me when visting family in the UK) consultation for HAV surgery.<br />
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Please PM or email me for details.<br />
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Cheers,<br />
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      <title>Courses offered at the Public Health Summer School</title>
      <pubDate>Sun, 16 Dec 2012 01:28:09 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>https://podiatryarena.com/index.php?threads/courses-offered-at-the-public-health-summer-school.84853/</link>
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      <author>invalid@example.com (Greg Fyfe)</author>
      <dc:creator>Greg Fyfe</dc:creator>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[University of Otago at Wellington offering a variety of short courses this summer, link and flyer attached<br />
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Taking enrolments now.<br />
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<a href="http://www.otago.ac.nz/wellington/departments/publichealth/summerschool/otago025170.html#healthypublicpolicy" target="_blank" class="externalLink"rel="nofollow">http://www.otago.ac.nz/wellington/departments/publichealth/summerschool/otago025170.html#healthypublicpolicy</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Fees in NZ</title>
      <pubDate>Mon, 26 Nov 2012 21:09:26 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>https://podiatryarena.com/index.php?threads/fees-in-nz.80655/</link>
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      <author>invalid@example.com (Mark Dave Smith)</author>
      <dc:creator>Mark Dave Smith</dc:creator>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[I would welcome some comments on the following:<br />
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I hypothesise APC fees are high because:<br />
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<ol>
<li>The board is a small organisation with few members.<br />
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<li>We as a profession have a high amount of complaints against us.<br />
</li>
<li>We are subsidising podiatric surgeons. <br />
</li>
<li>The board has to pay large fees to members to sit on disciplinary panels.</li>
</ol><br />
As a UK qualified podiatrist...<br />
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      <title>2012 Review of the Health Practitioners Competence Assurance Act 2003: A discussion document closing</title>
      <pubDate>Thu, 20 Sep 2012 02:34:08 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>https://podiatryarena.com/index.php?threads/2012-review-of-the-health-practitioners-competence-assurance-act-2003-a-discussion-document-closing.82243/</link>
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      <author>invalid@example.com (Greg Fyfe)</author>
      <dc:creator>Greg Fyfe</dc:creator>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[The closing date for submissions is Friday, October 26, 2012<br />
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<a href="http://www.health.govt.nz/publication/2012-review-health-practitioners-competence-assurance-act-2003-discussion-document" target="_blank" class="externalLink"rel="nofollow">http://www.health.govt.nz/publication/2012-review-health-practitioners-competence-assurance-act-2003-discussion-document</a><br />
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For this ongoing review<br />
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