ProCare is pleased to announce the sale of Mt Smart Medical Centre, one of its Elevate programme practices, marking a significant milestone in its strategy to support clinician and industry-led ownership pathways.

ProCare is proud to announce its appointment as the lead provider in a newly formed consortium of primary healthcare organisations delivering the Nurse Practitioner Training Support Scheme (NPTSS) across Aotearoa over the next three years.

Leading healthcare provider, ProCare, has today joined medical professionals and authorities across the motu in strongly rejecting the misinformation linking paracetamol use in pregnancy to autism.

ProCare is proud to mark the 20th anniversary of its scholarship programme supporting Māori and Pacific medical students at the University of Auckland. Since 2003, the ProCare Scholarship has recognised top-performing students in the General Practice part of the University’s Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB) programme.

Practices within ProCare’s Network have shown they are putting in an outstanding effort in managing cardiovascular and diabetes care for their communities. A recent review of health indicator data in the northern region has shown where ProCare practices have demonstrated exceptional results.

A bold new initiative is set to help transform the future of primary care in New Zealand. Today marks the official launch of Health Accelerator, an innovation hub dedicated to developing and deploying digital solutions that empower primary care and improve patient care.

Leading healthcare provider, ProCare, has today welcomed the announcement from Health Minister Simeon Brown which outlines a number of initiatives aimed at improving access to primary care, particularly in rural and high-needs communities.

Leading healthcare provider, ProCare, warmly welcomes the announcement from Health Minister Simeon Brown and Universities Minister Dr Shane Reti that Cabinet has approved the establishment of a new medical school at the University of Waikato.

ProCare welcomes the Medical Council’s decision to recognise overseas-trained doctors from Chile, Croatia, and Luxembourg as part of the “Comparable Health System pathway”. Alongside the fast-track registration for GPs from the USA, Canada, and Singapore, this will deliver a much-needed boost to general practices across Aotearoa who are facing a significant GP shortage.

Leading healthcare provider, ProCare, has welcomed Te Whatu Ora | Health New Zealand’s decision to extend funding for the Comprehensive Primary Care Teams (CPCT) programme until 30 June 2026.

ProCare welcomes Pharmac’s announcement to improve access to some asthma inhalers and long-acting contraceptives from 1 August. The changes represent a significant step forward in supporting equitable, patient-centred primary care across Aotearoa.

Leading healthcare provider, ProCare, has today announced that Leo Foliaki has been appointed as a Director on the Co-operative Board, effective from 1 July.

Today’s announcement comes as current Director, Mike Schubert, steps down following six years’ of service to the Board.

In an exciting and meaningful step to help general practices trying to employ overseas trained doctors, ProCare has recently gained Accredited Employer status with Immigration New Zealand.

“Many hands make light work” – that was the thinking behind a series of diabetes workshops designed to help people better manage their condition and make lasting lifestyle changes.

Leading healthcare provider ProCare has today welcomed Health Minister, Simeon Brown’s announcement around the uplift in funding for general practice across Aotearoa. This offer is a significant increase in funding and is something that has been long awaited and is therefore warmly welcomed.

ProCare, in partnership with the Manukau Institute of Technology (MIT), was proud to recognise Pacific Nurse graduates at the MIT Pasifika Thanksgiving Celebration held on Thursday,15 May 2025. 

Sometimes the biggest changes start with the smallest moments - like immunising a pepī.

During my regular home visits with whānau, our kōrero often start with a simple question: “When was the last time you saw your doctor or nurse?” Most parents are engaged when someone in the whānau is unwell, but these visits are also a chance to gently encourage well checks - heart health, cervical screening, immunisations, hauora for both wāhine and tāne.

Leading healthcare provider, ProCare, has called today’s Budget disappointing for primary care, with no new spending announced.

While the Budget document touts a significant investment of $440.7 million over five years, the reality is that none of that is new money.

ProCare, Aotearoa New Zealand’s largest network of general practices, is concerned that the Government has chosen to disregard sector feedback by announcing a full 12-month repeat prescribing extension in Budget 2025, bypassing a more balanced 6-month approach recommended in formal submissions made in October 2024.

ProCare Fresh Minds, New Zealand’s largest provider of primary mental health and wellbeing services, is delighted to announce the continuation of Health New Zealand’s Psychologist Intern Hub Services for 2025, alongside Tāmaki Health.

The Intern Hub is based at Fresh Minds’ busy central Auckland clinics, and at one of Tāmaki Health’s sites, and sees the interns working in various clinical settings across Tāmaki Makaurau.