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GPs Welcome Cash Injection To Help Fight COVID-19
Tuesday, 17 March 2020, 3:08 pm | Royal NZ College of General Practitioners
The Royal New Zealand College of General Practitioners has welcomed the Government’s $500 million for health, announced today in the COVID-19 rescue package, and is looking forward to hearing the detail of how it will be rolled out. GPs are particularly ... More >>
GPs "wholeheartedly Endorse" Government Ban On Mass Gatherings
Monday, 16 March 2020, 4:28 pm | Royal NZ College of General Practitioners
The Royal New Zealand College of General Practitioners wholeheartedly endorse the Government’s announcement today that bans public gatherings over 500 people, held outdoors or indoors. Dr Samantha Murton, President of the College said, "Our ... More >>
New Medal Honours Dr Amjad Hamid, Killed In Christchurch Mosque Attack
Tuesday, 10 March 2020, 9:28 am | Royal NZ College of General Practitioners
A new medal will honour the memory of Dr Amjad Hamid, who was tragically killed in March 2019’s Christchurch mosque attack. The medal has been developed by The Royal New Zealand College of GPs because Dr Amjad Hamid, a heart doctor and a rural ... More >>
WONCA Conference Postponed Because Of COVID-19
Tuesday, 3 March 2020, 9:51 am | Royal NZ College of General Practitioners
The WONCA (world organisation of family doctors) conference that was to be held in Auckland in late April has been postponed. The Board of The Royal New Zealand College of General Practitioners made this necessary and prudent decision ... More >>
Registrations top 1000 for family doctor conference
Monday, 10 February 2020, 10:19 am | Royal NZ College of General Practitioners
More than 1000 GPs, nurses, and health professionals have now registered to come to Auckland in April for the Asia-Pacific regional conference on family medicine. More delegates are expected to register in the coming weeks. The WONCA (world organisation ... More >>
GPs welcome mental health funding announcement
Thursday, 30 May 2019, 5:03 pm | Royal NZ College of General Practitioners
Today’s Budget announcements will provide New Zealanders with better access to mental health services, says Dr Samantha Murton, President of The Royal New Zealand College of General Practitioners. More >>
College Chief Executive appointed
Tuesday, 28 May 2019, 11:30 am | Royal NZ College of General Practitioners
The Board of The Royal New Zealand College of General Practitioners is delighted to announce the appointment of Lynne Hayman as College Chief Executive, effective 1 July 2019. More >>
Does your GP wear a cape? You bet they do!
Tuesday, 14 May 2019, 2:23 pm | Royal NZ College of General Practitioners
We all need one, most of us have had the same one for years, they know our most personal details, and are trained to care for us. Who are these mysterious superheroes? They’re your GPs. More >>
College Chief Executive resigns
Wednesday, 21 November 2018, 4:16 pm | Royal NZ College of General Practitioners
The Board of The Royal New Zealand College of General Practitioners today announced the resignation of its Chief Executive Helen Morgan-Banda. The Board thanked Ms Morgan-Banda for her service to the College since her appointment as CEO in 2012. "We would ... More >>
Dr Samantha Murton wins College Presidential election
Friday, 16 November 2018, 10:38 am | Royal NZ College of General Practitioners
Dr Samantha Murton, a GP from Wellington, has been elected President of The Royal New Zealand College of General Practitioners (the College), winning the Presidential election by a clear margin. More >>
RNZCGP President steps down
Friday, 24 August 2018, 12:08 pm | Royal NZ College of General Practitioners
The President of The Royal New Zealand College of General Practitioners, Dr Tim Malloy, announced today that he is stepping down from his role. More >>
Winter illness advice
Wednesday, 15 August 2018, 4:58 pm | Royal NZ College of General Practitioners
The Royal New Zealand College of GPs is advising people to go to their GP first if they are suffering from winter ailments, because their GP knows their conditions well and can provide ongoing, specialised care. More >>
GP President calls for action on GP trainee funding
Friday, 27 July 2018, 4:19 pm | Royal NZ College of General Practitioners
The time for talking has passed. Now is the time for action. That was the key takeout message from The Royal New Zealand College of General Practitioners’ President Dr Tim Malloy, as he addressed more than 600 GPs attending today’s opening of the ... More >>
Pāsifika GP recognised for outstanding contribution
Thursday, 26 July 2018, 1:12 pm | Royal NZ College of General Practitioners
Samoan GP Alainuanua Tupai will be recognised for her outstanding contribution to general practice at the forthcoming annual conference of the Royal New Zealand College of General Practitioners. More >>
Quality Review – Aiming for Excellence and CORNERSTONE
Tuesday, 26 June 2018, 4:56 pm | Royal NZ College of General Practitioners
Today the College is announcing a review of our quality standard Aiming for Excellence , and our quality improvement programme, CORNERSTONE®. More >>
GPs get good report from patients
Wednesday, 3 January 2018, 12:22 pm | Royal NZ College of General Practitioners
GPs get good report from patients The Royal New Zealand College of GPs welcomes a new survey report showing that patients think GP waiting room times are acceptable, and that they are treated with respect and kindness. The Primary Care Patient Experience ... More >>
2,000 Family Doctors Coming to New Zealand
Wednesday, 1 November 2017, 9:35 am | Royal NZ College of General Practitioners
The Royal New Zealand College of General Practitioners has won its bid to host the 2020 WONCA Asia Pacific Region Conference, which would bring approximately 2,000 family doctors to New Zealand. More >>
New Minister of Health has big to-do list
Thursday, 26 October 2017, 4:39 pm | Royal NZ College of General Practitioners
Media Release 26 October 2017 New Minister of Health has big to-do list The Royal New Zealand College of General Practitioners congratulates David Clark MP on his appointment as Minister of Health, and Julie Anne Genter MP and Jenny Salesa MP on ... More >>
New PM must prioritise primary care
Friday, 20 October 2017, 4:46 pm | Royal NZ College of General Practitioners
New PM must prioritise primary care, says Royal New Zealand College of General Practitioners The Royal New Zealand College of General Practitioners College President Dr Tim Malloy extends his congratulations to the Prime Minister-elect, Jacinda Ardern, on forming ... More >>
RNZCGP Endorses Health Navigator Website
Wednesday, 11 October 2017, 8:23 am | Royal NZ College of General Practitioners
Dr Janine Bycroft is pleased to announce the Health Navigator website, of which she is founder and clinical editor, has received official endorsement from the Royal New Zealand College of General Practitioners (RNZCGP). More >>
