GPNZ primary care dashboard update

SECTOR UPDATE - General Practice New Zealand

The GPNZ dashboard continues to grow in reach and capability. It now includes 17 PHOs  representing 64 per cent of all GPNZ members, 89 per cent of North Island PHOs, and covering 3.7 million patients (72.4 per cent of all enrolled patients).

Over the past month, our priority has been progressing discussions on the future funding and sustainability of the dashboard. Positive conversations have been held with Te Whatu Ora leaders, including Chair Professor Lester Levy, CEO Dr Dale Bramley, and Director of Living Well, Martin Hefford. These discussions recognised the dashboard’s potential and value to the sector, and a formal proposal has now been submitted to Te Whatu Ora to confirm its role and sustainability beyond 2025. Amanda Webb will continue to support the dashboard mahi part-time until December, while future funding and capacity needs are determined.

A major milestone has also been reached with the launch of our first clinical indicator report – diabetes – providing collated metrics and activity not previously available at a national level. The respiratory report is in beta testing and expected to go live by the end of the month, while the cardiovascular disease report is under review by the Clinical Advisory Group. Planning is also underway to prioritise the roadmap of reports for the next six months.

Improving data validation remains a key focus. While automated data feeds are in place for all participating PHOs, each new clinical report requires data mapping and validation before publication. A new approval process, being developed with the Technical Advisory Group, will streamline this work, reduce reliance on PHO teams, and speed up report publication.

Embedding a strong and authentic approach to Māori engagement and data governance has also been a priority throughout 2025. Recent advances include:

• participation of Hauora Māori PHOs Hauraki and National Hauora Coalition
• partnering with Robyn Kamira (Paua Interface) to develop a Māori data governance framework and wider engagement approach
• regular collaboration with HQSC, with direct input from its Māori data governance lead
• expanding the Steering Committee to include Māori/IMPB representatives from both islands, plus Hauraki PHO and National Hauora Coalition
• updating the Steering Committee Terms of Reference to embed Māori data governance commitments
• co-developing an agreement with Māori partners to share dashboard insights (quantitative and qualitative) with IMPBs and Māori organisations.

Together, these activities continue to strengthen the dashboard’s foundations and demonstrate its growing value. The priority now is to secure long-term sustainability and maximise the momentum built to date.

Source: General Practice New Zealand media release

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