We often get asked: what’s the difference between GP Aotearoa and GenPro? Where does GPNZ fit in? … and similar questions. Each of the four main organisations representing GPs in Aotearoa New Zealand fills a very different role. Here is…
New Zealand Herald journalist Michael Morrah interviewed GPA chair Dr Buzz Burrell to talk about the bleak state of primary care in Aotearoa.
This media release is in response to the New Zealand Herald story on September 2, 2024, titled “Healthcare crisis: Desperate patients queue from 6am at Ōtara clinic for doctor visits“. Tuesday’s New Zealand Herald story about patients queueing at 6am…
This press release is in response to the Stuff story on August 28, 2024, titled “Leaked documents reveal plan to close after hours GP services on the West Coast“. General practitioners (GPs) say health clinics around the country are struggling…
A recent case of a general practitioner being named in the media regarding their involvement in treating a child who tragically died in Kaikōura has caused a lot of concern in the GP community. We have collated some information and…
From Dr Buzz Burell, interim Chair of General Practitioners Aotearoa Dear Professor Lester Levy, Firstly, please accept our congratulations on being appointed commissioner for Health New Zealand. Secondly, permit us to introduce ourselves – General Practitioners Aotearoa (GPA). After the…
General Practitioners Aotearoa (GPA) has signed a memorandum of understanding with the General Practice Owners Association Aotearoa New Zealand (GenPro), to help the two organisations build a relationship and collaborate on behalf of GPs. We are keen to work with…
The Auckland Faculty Board of the College of GPs is hosting an event on advocacy on Wednesday 28th February at the Parnell Conference Centre from 6.45pm (arrival and drinks) for a 7pm start, concluding at 8.30pm. Present at this event…
From the members and Board of General Practitioners Aotearoa Dear Colleagues, Thank you for asking for feedback on the proposal to extend vaccinations to pharmacists. We acknowledge there is a serious shortfall in vaccination targets in New Zealand, some areas…
From the members and Board of General Practitioners Aotearoa To the Honourable Dr Shane Reti, First and foremost, many congratulations on being elected Minister of Health. We are hopeful having a current colleague as Minister will result in an excellent…