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Stay informed about the latest developments, announcements, and initiatives from the WBOPPHO.
From new healthcare programmes to local initiatives. Learn more here!

Tāpiri Mai showcased at global health conference

21 May 2025

Hera Murray (Te Awanui Hauora) and Kiri Peita (WBOPPHO) representing Tāpiri Mai project at ICIC25 in Lisbon. Last week, the Tāpiri Mai project took the stage at the International Conference on Integrated Care (ICIC25) in Lisbon, Portugal. The event gathered...

How WBOPPHO funding supports community care

19 May 2025

Clarifying how flexi-funding and service contracts are used to support general practice, outreach, and equity-focused care. Recent public statements have suggested that Western Bay of Plenty PHO retains too much flexible funding and that these funds are not reaching frontline...

Statement from WBOPPHO: It’s about patients, not PHOs

14 May 2025

The recent media focus on PHO transitions in the Bay of Plenty risks missing the deeper issue at stake. This is not a dispute between PHOs, but a structural shift that appears to be driven by large corporates seeking to...

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PHO shift raises concerns for 46,000 patients in the Bay

13 May 2025

WBOPPHO leaders voice questions about timing, transparency, and community impact A planned move by several local general practices to switch Primary Health Organisation (PHO) affiliation has sparked concern for more than 46,000 people in the Bay of Plenty. Leaders at...

Group of smiling people of different ages and backgrounds standing by a lake, holding up peace signs. Promotional banner text reads: “The cervical screening self-test is here. It’s a game-changer!”

Free cervical screening clinics rolling out across the Bay

7 May 2025

Western Bay of Plenty Primary Health Organisation (WBOPPHO) is running free cervical screening clinics in community spaces across the region. These drop-in clinics are part of our ongoing effort to make cervical screening more accessible, more comfortable, and easier to...

Te Rerenga: April 2025 Edition – Supporting Growth

15 April 2025

Welcome to the April 2025 edition of Te Rerenga! This issue shines a light on WBOPPHO’s commitment to strengthening the local health workforce, with the return of CME/CNE events, de-escalation and diabetes education training, and the first-ever eCALD sessions held...

How new roles in general practice are making a difference in our community

7 April 2025

WBOPPHO’s CPCT story featured in GPNZ national report on extended primary care teams A recent report from General Practice New Zealand (GPNZ) shows how extended primary care teams are improving access to care across Aotearoa. The document gathers real-life stories...

WBOPPHO reaffirms commitment to transparency and the health of our community

28 March 2025

In response to a recently circulated report that questions the role and financial practices of Primary Health Organisations, Western Bay of Plenty Primary Health Organisation (WBOPPHO) wishes to address several misleading claims, while reaffirming our commitment to transparency, responsible resource...

A positive step for general practice and patient access

WBOPPHO welcomes renewed focus on primary care

11 March 2025

The government’s recent announcements on primary care signal a welcome shift towards strengthening general practice and improving patient access. While further details are awaited regarding implementation, Western Bay of Plenty Primary Health Organisation (WBOPPHO) recognises this as a significant step...