ProCare

20/11/2025

Last night at our AGM, we welcomed Dr Jamie Shepherd as a new Director on the ProCare Network Board and announced the re-election of Dr Karl Cole. Congratulations to you both!

Alister Lawrence, ProCare Network Board Chair, shared: "Last night was about acknowledging and celebrating the foundations of primary care — the people on the front line and those supporting them. Along with recognising our elected Directors, I’d also like to acknowledge Dr Minnie Strickland, who was a nominee for the Board position. We have a strong network of practice owners who make ProCare what it is, and it was great to come together to celebrate everyone’s service and contribution."

Read more about the elected directors in our media release linked in the comments below.

20/11/2025

11/11/2025

A win for innovation in the primary care sector! Last week, we won the 2025 Cooperative Business New Zealand Innovation Award, and were recognised for our approach to transforming primary care through technology, partnerships, and smarter systems. This award reflects the collective strength of our network, people, patients and the communities we serve.

Bindi Norwell, Chief Executive at ProCare, says: “Innovation is central to how we operate – our focus is on creating practical solutions that make a real difference for clinicians and patients, and on the impact we can achieve when we work together.”

A special thank you to Saya Wahrlich, CEO of Co-op NZ, for championing the awards. We also acknowledge incredible businesses from across New Zealand recognised as finalists and winners during the awards.

Learn more about the work that led to this recognition in our full media release, linked in the comments below.

07/11/2025

Measles Immunisation Week wraps up today but the work doesn’t stop here!

We're launching a new outreach service to help drive up childhood immunisation rates and protect our communities. We’re increasing support for general practices to better connect with whānau and we’re also calling for funding to accelerate this mahi to support those who are the hardest to reach.

Read more in our media release linked in the comments below.

05/11/2025

Protecting tamariki starts early. This Measles Immunisation Week (3–7 Nov), check your child’s immunisation status and book their MMR vaccine.

Measles is highly contagious — but two doses of the MMR vaccine from 12 months of age can protect your child for life. The vaccine is safe and effective, and helps prevent outbreaks in our communities.

Call 0800 28 29 26 or visitinfo.health.nz/measles to check your status or pick your time to get immunised through bookmyvaccine.co.nz

31/10/2025

Don’t let measles be an unexpected scare. Measles is highly contagious and can lead to serious illness. Immunisation is free, safe, and available through primary care and child health providers. Protect your whānau and community, check your immunisation status today.

30/10/2025

Our practices are changing lives every day, and once a year we take time to recognise those making an exceptional impact. We’re excited to announce the finalists for the 2025 ProCare Quality Awards. These teams represent some of the top-performing practices in our network, and we’re looking forward to celebrating them at our Member Connect meeting in November, alongside our AGM and ProCare’s 30th anniversary.

29/10/2025

Last week our CEO Bindi Norwell met with the Minister of Health, Simeon Brown to discuss the future of primary care in New Zealand, funding, and practical ways to support our health workforce; including how we can help healthcare professionals gain hands-on experience, grow their careers, and stay in Aotearoa.

It was a great opportunity to share ideas and opportunities, and also to hear the Minister’s views on how we can build a more connected, sustainable health system together.

23/10/2025

We’ve officially launched Engaging Pasifika – a new online cultural training module developed in partnership with Le Va!

Tailored for ProCare’s Network of primary care professionals and our team, this free course builds cultural capability and supports stronger connections with Pacific communities.

Last week, members of our PHO Board, ProPa, Executive and Equity teams joined Le Va to celebrate the launch. We’re grateful to Le Va for adapting their well-established training to suit the needs of those working in primary care – helping us deliver more inclusive, equitable services.

Learn more about Le Va and ProCare’s ProPa Committee through the link in the comments below.

22/10/2025

Missed our recent webinar on re-weighting capitation? The full recording and slides are now available. Hear directly from sector leaders about what’s changing, why it matters, and how general practices can prepare for implementation in 2026.

Watch the snapshot below, then head to the comments for the link to the full recording.

20/10/2025

Fakaalofa lahi atu - Niue Language Week is here!

The theme for this year is 'Fakatapunu, Ofania, mo e Fakaaoga e Vagahau Niue! - Elevate, Cherish, and use Vagahau Niue!’

One way that you can support this theme is by downloading our free app Tala-Moana, which can help you learn some Niuean and discover more about the culture! The app is available on the Microsoft, Apple, and Google Play stores.

Additionally, 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/niue-language-week/