Martin Johnston

1 week ago | nzdoctor.co.nz | Martin Johnston

+News NHC may be moving south as new PHO for South Canterbury North Island-based National Hauora Coalition may be moving into Tīmaru shortly after South Canterbury practices recommended it for their preferred new PHO [Image: Kimberley Collins on Wikimedia Commons] Essentials National Hauora Coalition is understood to be the preferred PHO candidate for 19 South Canterbury practices following a vote last, READ MORE Kia ora and welcome to New Zealand Doctor Rata Aotearoa Not a subscriber? Unlock...

1 week ago | nzdoctor.co.nz | Martin Johnston

+News Bay of Plenty moves: PHO switcheroo gets nod amid after-hours uncertainties A range of relationship changes are underway among two Bay of Plenty PHOs, many general practices and an after-hours and urgent care clinic [Image: Ulrich Lange, Wikimedia] Essentials  The PHO switch of Green Cross and Third Age practices in the Bay of Plenty has been approved.

2 weeks ago | nzdoctor.co.nz | Martin Johnston |Fiona Cassie |Richard Medlicott

+News Rotorua GPCME 2025 Conference question on full-time GP workforce branded ‘misogynistic, archaic’ A question about full-time work sparked a debate at the GPCME, with one panellist saying GPs need a 1950s’ housewife to be able to work full-time [Image: Eva Katalin on iStock] Essentials Panellists at a plenary session at the Rotorua GPCME on Friday were asked to square the workforce crisis with a workforce that doe, READ MORE Kia ora and welcome to New Zealand Doctor Rata Aotearoa Not a...

2 weeks ago | nzdoctor.co.nz | Glenn McConnell |Martin Johnston

FREE READ +News FREE READ Minister steps in as mental health service providers left in the lurch Minister for Mental Health Matt Doocey says it’s “not good enough” that mental health providers aren’t sure if their services will continue [Image: Hagen Hopkins] Numerous mental health services across New Zealand are unsure if their contracts will be renewed by Te Whatu Ora - Health NZ. Mental Health Minsiter Matt Doocey says that’s “not good enough”.

2 weeks ago | nzdoctor.co.nz | Martin Johnston |Fiona Cassie

+News A 9 per cent capitation offer on table: conditional on capping fees increase The draft funding offer to general practices obtained by New Zealand Doctor Rata Aotearoa includes $30 million “performance-based” funding targeted at newborn immunisation rates [Image: Drante on iStock] Draft PSAAP funding offer summary 6 June 2025 Kia ora and welcome to New Zealand Doctor Rata Aotearoa Not a subscriber? Unlock this article by subscribing here.