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The infection prevention and control programme has transitioned to Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora as of 1 July 2025

Online learning for the ‘5 Moments for Hand Hygiene’

The Hand Hygiene New Zealand (HHNZ) programme utilises the World Health Organization’s ‘5 Moments for Hand Hygiene’ approach.

New Zealand healthcare workers, across many different professional groups, have access to online modules through a collaboration between HHNZ and Hand Hygiene Australia.

Gold auditor training

For access to the Gold auditor training resources please contact HHNZ via: HHNZ@tewhatuora.govt.nz 

Published: 14 Apr 2022 Modified: 1 Jul 2025