Providing and supporting primary health care services in the Nelson Bays region

Letter from Dr Bryan Betty, Chair of General Practice New Zealand (GPNZ), outlines the key achievements and advocacy efforts of GPNZ over the past year.

Hauora Matua ki Tai Aorere (Nelson Bays Primary Health) warmly invites you to attend our Annual General Meeting on Thursday 6 November 2025, 4.30 – 5.30pm.

The next sessions are being held in Richmond, & Nelson- register your interest now!

Today we hosted our regular Primary and Community Network Hui, bringing together 30 representatives from NGOs, community providers, council, MSD, and our Hauora Māori and Pasifika partners.

Nelson Bays Primary Health (NBPH) and Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology (NMIT) have joined together to launch a scholarship programme that supports young Māori ākonga (students) with funding and mentorship opportunities.

We’re proud to be finalists in two categories at the New Zealand Primary Healthcare Awards!