ProCare

20/02/2026

Tomorrow, ProCare’s Healthy Village Action Zone (HVAZ) team is hosting a free community health screening day in partnership with The Fono. Āiga are welcome to drop in for quick checks including blood pressure, blood sugar, and general health advice. It’s a great opportunity to check in on your wellbeing, ask questions, and connect with the community, so bring your āiga and come along.

Come see us between 9am–1pm at 463 Mount Albert Road, Three Kings, Auckland 1041.

Arthritis New Zealand | BreastScreen Auckland Central | Diabetes NZ | Heart Foundation NZ | Kidney Health New Zealand | Ministry of Social Development NZ
Hato Hone St John | Stroke Aotearoa New Zealand | Tōtara Hospice | Well Women and Family Trust

19/02/2026

Primary care is entering a defining period – one shaped by workforce investment, digital innovation, and smarter funding decisions.

ProCare Group CEO, Bindi Norwell, outlines these shifts in her latest NZ Doctor OpEd, as well as what they mean for primary care in 2026 and beyond.

At ProCare, we believe the challenge isn’t just adapting to change – it’s leading it in a way that strengthens care for patients and supports those delivering it.

Read more of Bindi’s insights on NZ Doctor https://www.nzdoctor.co.nz/article/opinion/five-trends-will-shape-primary-care-2026

18/02/2026

If you’ve been curious about AI tools in clinical practice (the Hendrix Health team, Heidi's local partners here in Aotearoa) is hitting the road and bringing the learning to you.

Join us next week for evening sessions in Auckland, on Monday in Howick and Tuesday in Parnell. Or join us online for Practice Managers session on Thursday for the next three weeks. Learn more through the link in the comments below.

We're proud to support these sessions as a Health Accelerator partner.

16/02/2026

Today marks the start of the Lunar New Year. This year, we are celebrating the Year of the Horse!

In the zodiac calendar, the horse is associated with enthusiasm and tenacity. It is said that people born in the Year of the Horse are lively, confident, and adventurous.

One way you can take part in celebrations is to wear red when you're out and about, as the colour symbolises vitality, good fortune, and prosperity!

16/02/2026

Tomorrow night The Royal New Zealand College of General Practitioners (RNZCGP) and Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora are hosting a webinar about what the changes to ADHD prescribing mean. From 7.00pm- 8.00pm there will be a presentation from three health sector leaders and then a Q&A.
You can find out more and register via the link:
https://tinyurl.com/HPWADHD

13/02/2026

We’re helping practices get ready early for the 2026 flu season. Last year, our Network administered more than 190,000 flu vaccines, so securing them at a good price is key. By being part of the ProCare Network, practices get access to discounted vaccines, saving money while keeping their communities protected. A big thank‑you to Viatris, our partner on this deal for the past four years.

To help practices reach people eligible for the funded flu vaccine we also send out tailored reports to save time and help with outreach – one of the ways we support our Network to keep their communities well.

13/02/2026

Join us on Saturday 21 February at St Therese Parish in Three Kings, for ProCare’s Healthy Active Village Zone (HAVZ) Community Health Screening Day, in partnership with The Fono.

There will be a group of health providers on site, including The Fono dental van, to help you learn more about your health. There will be free health checks and some giveaways! Everyone from the Pacific community is welcome. Bring your aiga and share this with your networks. We’d love to see you there.

Stroke Aotearoa New Zealand | Arthritis New Zealand | BreastScreen Auckland Central | Diabetes NZ | Heart Foundation NZ | Tōtara Hospice | Kidney Health New Zealand | Ministry of Social Development NZ | Well Women and Family Trust | Hato Hone St John

10/02/2026

CareHQ, our virtual GP consultation service, has been hard at work supporting our Network of practices and ensuring that a GP appointment is never out of reach for their patients. Over the holiday period, CareHQ allowed patients to continue having easy access to a GP while practices were closed, providing virtual meetings at a discounted price.

Their integral support has continued into the New Year, with CareHQ now providing an offer that means our Network can provide patients with a discount code whenever they use CareHQ’s services.

This is just another way that ProCare continues to help our Network manage their workload and help patients access primary care in a timely manner.

05/02/2026

Today marks a significant event in Aotearoa New Zealand's history - the signing of Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

Today we reflect on how we can continue to incorporate the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi into our work and personal lives.

03/02/2026

We’re keen to hear your thoughts! The Medical Council is currently asking for feedback on the regulation of physician associates/assistants (PAs), which includes the standards PAs must meet to be registered and practise in New Zealand.

We’re interested in collecting thoughts and opinions from our Network so that we can submit a response to the Council including your feedback. Advocating on behalf of our Network and ensuring your opinions are heard and recognised is just another way we aim to support our general practices.

We’d appreciate it if you could have a look at the Council’s consultation, which you can access via the link below, then email your thoughts to communications@procare.co.nz.

Please send us your feedback by 10 February.

In April 2025, the Minister of Health announced that PAs would be regulated in Aotearoa New Zealand, and that the Council would be the regulator of PAs. This responsibility is now set in legislation. Council is inviting feedback on proposals for how PAs should be regulated in Aotearoa New Zealand.

02/02/2026

From 1 February, the way you get your prescriptions is changing. If you have a stable, long‑term health condition, you may now be eligible for up to 12 months of prescriptions, reducing costs and the number of required visits to your GP.

We've been helping our Network of general practices prepare for this change, providing key advice and clarification around the policy, informative guides and posters for practices, and more. We’re always here to support our members, so if you’re in our Network and have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out.

You can find out more about the policy here:
https://info.health.nz/health-topics/tests-and-treatments/medicines/prescriptions

01/02/2026

Last week, our Clinical Director, Dr Allan Moffitt, was in Wellington meeting with key health leaders. The visit focused on workforce following his recent appointment to the Health Workforce Committee.

Allan brings a strong voice and deep experience to conversations about the challenges facing our sector, always advocating for better outcomes and support for our communities.

At ProCare, our people are at the table when it matters most; championing the needs of general practice and ensuring the expertise from our Network helps shape national decision‑making.

We’re incredibly proud to have Allan’s leadership, insight and advocacy representing our practices and the wider primary care sector.