ProCare

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.

29/01/2026

The ProCare Charitable Foundation is proud to award $160,000 to five incredible Auckland organisations making a real difference in the lives of whānau to lift health equity, strengthen whānau, and build more connected communities across our region.

In 2025, the Foundation refreshed its approach, focusing on partners with a proven track record of delivering positive, measurable outcomes. This year’s recipients were:
Auckland Women's Centre
BabyStart
Dance Therapy NZ
Garden to Table
Orange Sky New Zealand

Since the establishment of the ProCare Charitable Foundation, it has granted more than $2 million in funding to increase community health and wellbeing in the Greater Auckland Region.

Read more in our media release and learn about this year’s recipients in the link below.

30/12/2025

Here’s to a joyful start to 2026 and an inspiring year ahead. Thank you for staying connected to our network and being part of ProCare’s journey to lead the way in healthcare.

24/12/2025

From all of us at ProCare, thank you for connecting with us throughout 2025 and for partnering with us to care for our communities. We wish you a safe and joyful holiday season.

18/12/2025

Our Clinical Director at ProCare and GP at The Fono, Dr Allan Moffitt, spoke to RNZ about how to stay safe and well this holiday season. Whether you’re at home or away, knowing what to do in an emergency can make all the difference.

From allergic reactions and heatstroke to choking and drowning, this guide covers practical tips every Kiwi should know: keep hydrated, take your medicines with you, and recap on some basic first aid.

Read the full article: www.rnz.co.nz/life/wellbeing/do-you-know-what-to-do-in-these-emergencies

02/12/2025

Congratulations to Dr Allan Moffitt! We’re proud to see our Clinical Director appointed to the Health Workforce Committee, announced by Health Minister Simeon Brown. As Clinical Director, Allan will play a key role in providing independent, strategic advice to the Minister on workforce priorities, system efficiencies, and long-term planning.

The Committee’s mandate is clear: to align system settings and partners to achieve workforce priorities, advise on approaches to address strategic workforce challenges across education, training, and service delivery, and monitor progress on initiatives that strengthen New Zealand’s health workforce.

Allan joins an outstanding and highly experienced group of health leaders – Dr David Gow, Dr Jeremy Dryden, Dr Ruth Large, and Dr Gary Hopgood – to help ensure our health system has the capability and capacity to meet the needs of communities now and into the future.

Ngā mihi Allan – your leadership will help shape a sustainable, skilled workforce for Aotearoa.