# The GP crisis politicians can't ignore

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Podcast: [Politics NZ](https://stenobird.com/podcast/politics-nz-7561226)
Published: 2026-05-08T17:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://www.rnz.co.nz/podcast/politics-nz?share=bdb6d925-beb5-477a-b734-9f48276d7d7a
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## Resource

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

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