Episode

The GP crisis politicians can't ignore

Podcast: Politics NZ
Published: May 8, 2026
Duration seconds: 994
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Summary

GPs say the system is at breaking point - and they want politicians to listen. RNZ's deputy political editor Craig McCulloch takes the temperature of primary care in this week's Focus on Politics. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details