ProCare

02/09/2026

General practice is where some of life's most important conversations happen. It's where trust is built, care is coordinated, and people are supported through every stage of their health journey.

At ProCare, we're committed to helping independent general practice clinicians and teams spend more time doing the work that matters most: caring for their communities. By supporting practices with the tools, resources, and expertise they need, we're helping create the conditions for better health outcomes for both patients and clinicians.

Stronger practices mean healthier communities, and that's what drives us every day.

01/09/2026

25/08/2026

New Zealand has a clear choice when it comes to healthcare. We can continue to place increasing pressure on hospitals – or we can invest in a stronger, more proactive system built on primary care.

We believe the time to back primary care is now!

Which is why ProCare is calling for a long-term reset of New Zealand’s health system. Our 2026 Election Manifesto outlines five clear priorities for action:

1. A clear, long-term strategy for healthcare
2. Better co-ordinated care in the community to keep people well and out of hospital
3. Investing in and expanding the primary care workforce
4. A more streamlined, tech-enabled system to improve access and experience of care
5. Rebuilding trust across the healthcare system.

With more than 640,000 patients across our network, we see every day what works.

The evidence is clear – for every $1 invested in primary care, it saves between $13 and $15 in secondary care.

Now is the time to act, and to build a system that is fit for the future.

Read the manifesto here:https://static1.squarespace.com/static/69c5db2db64f976d15739067/t/6a8ba439c86605059d754c51/1787536441879/ProCare+manifesto+2026+FINAL.pdf
Read our release here: https://www.procare.co.nz/news/procare-new-zealand-can-lead-the-world-but-only-if-it-backs-primary-care =f0ce4882-0b54-406a-949a-87daf3e70100&msdynmkt_prefill=mktprff3f68b0f017a4c1bbc6e662fb648b4deeoprf

20/08/2026

We love getting out to visit practices and find out what's going on for them. Every practice in the ProCare Network is unique so there's always something to learn.

Pictured below are ProCare Clinical Director Dr Allan Moffitt and Business Improvement Specialist Joseph Dela Cruz at a recent visit to Meadowbank Family Doctors, where they met with practice owner Dr Candida Hatherly.

As independently owned businesses, the practices in our Network serve their communities in different ways and work to meet different local needs. Members of our leadership team visit practices to spend time with practice owners and teams to make sure we connect practices with the right ProCare services, expertise and support, helping them run effective, sustainable practices that continue delivering the best care possible for their communities.

To the practices we've recently visited, thank you for welcoming us! And to those we haven't seen in a while, we look forward to catching up soon.

17/08/2026

Mālō e lelei – it’s currently Tongan Language Week! It's a great opportunity for us to celebrate and learn more about the unique language and culture of Tonga.

The theme for this year is ‘Ko 'etau hiva, ko e fe'unu mahu'inga ia ki he mo'ui 'a e Tonga - Our music is a vital strand of our Tongan culture’, which emphasises the important role music plays in preserving and strengthening Tongan culture and community connections.

If you want to learn some Tongan words and phrases, or find out more about the practices and customs of Tonga, you can do so by downloading our free language app, Tala-Moana - available on the Microsoft, Apple, and Google Play store.

You can also find more information on the Ministry for Pacific Peoples website:
https://www.mpp.govt.nz/programmes-and-funding/pacific-languages/pacific-language-weeks/tonga-language-week/

05/08/2026

ProCare welcomes the Government’s announcement of a $23 million investment to expand skin care diagnoses and treatment services through general practice and community-based care – improving access to being assessed and treated closer to home and easing pressure on hospital services.

Bindi Norwell, Chief Executive at ProCare says: “This announcement reflects a broader shift towards patients accessing care earlier and more conveniently. New Zealand has one of the highest rates of melanoma in the world, so improving access to timely assessment and treatment is both clinically important and beneficial for patients.”

The announcement covered more funding for GP upskilling, including dermoscopy and skin excision training, to increase the number of clinics providing skin cancer diagnosis and treatment.

Norwell says: "We welcome the focus on building capability within primary care. General practice teams already deliver a significant amount of complex care in the community, and continued investment in training, equipment and workforce development is essential.”

A focus on implementing the programme equitably will be important to ensure people can access services regardless of where they live.

You can read more here: https://www.procare.co.nz/news/procare-welcomes-investment-in-community-based-skin-cancer-care

03/08/2026

It’s currently Cook Islands Māori Language Week!

The 2026 theme is “Me kite koe i te tuatua i to’ou reo tupuna, e turanga rangatira tena nō’ou no te uki amuri atu" - With our language as our foundation, we will embrace the future.

If you want to learn more about the language and different practices and customs that are unique to the Cook Islands, make sure to use our free app Tala-Moana, available for you to download from the Microsoft, Apple and Google Play store.

You can also find more information on the Ministry for Pacific Peoples website:
https://www.mpp.govt.nz/programmes-and-funding/pacific-languages/pacific-language-weeks/cook-islands-maori-language-week/

29/07/2026

Last week, we supported Health15 and Arthritis New Zealand with delivering a community health day for construction staff at Auckland Airport.

We engaged with numerous staff members and helped provide key health services including gout screening, health education, and smoking cessation support. By bringing these vital services directly into the workplace, we helped make it easier for people to access the advice, support and services they need to stay well.

It was wonderful to take part in an initiative that meets the community where they are at and directly provides support. Ngā mihi nui to Health15 and Arthritis NZ for including us in this initiative.

24/07/2026

Last weekend, our immunisation team joined Te Hā Oranga and a wide range of health and community providers for a Matariki Community Health Day, where they engaged with local whānau at Massey Leisure Centre in West Auckland.

Throughout the day, our team had several positive discussions with whānau about immunisations, answering questions and providing key information for informed decision making.

The event featured a wide range of services, with providers including Hāpai Te Hauora, BreastScreen Aotearoa, the Heart Foundation, lung and bowel screening services, diabetes screening, and dental screening. There were also plenty of fun activities for children, and free kai.

We’re proud to have been part of an event that makes key health services and information more easily accessible for whānau. Ngā mihi nui to Te Hā Oranga for leading this great event, and to all the providers who came together to support the community.