Primary and community health care Ngā ratonga hauora mātāmua me ngā ratonga ā-hapori

Better primary care supports the Government’s focus on prevention of illness and early intervention when people do get sick.

The Government is introducing a new national target to ensure New Zealanders can have timely, quality access to primary care.

The Government will be revising its funding method for general practice, to ensure New Zealanders can get access to timely, quality care from GPs.

Information on prescription length changes announced in Budget 2025.

Information on the March 2025 primary care announcements.