Conference

Modernising Primary Health: Models of Care That Make a Difference

Join changemakers from across Aotearoa who are shaping the future of primary and community health for two days of innovation and collaboration. This conference brings together those delivering, supporting, and experiencing care, together we’ll explore new models of care that are making a real difference for kaimahi and whānau across the motu.

Friday 27 March
to Saturday 28 March
08:00
to 15:00
Papa Hou
Ōtautahi, Christchurch
About This Event
This conference welcomes everyone who contributes to the health and hauora of our communities, from GPs, nurses, kaiāwhina, paramedics, and practice managers, to Māori and Pacific health providers, community health services, iwi and hapū organisations, researchers, policymakers, and those with lived experience. Discover practical innovations, learn from real-world case studies, and connect with people and organisations across the motu who share a passion for equity, collaboration, and reimagining primary care for a healthier Aotearoa.

Moments from our 2025 conference

Conference Agenda

Friday 27 March 2026

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8:00am
Registrations open at Atawhai Café
Atawhai Café (ground floor Papa Hou)
Registration and welcome coffee
9:00am
Mihi Whakatau
Black Box Theatre
9:15am
Taima Campbell
Andrew Swanson-Dobbs
Co-chairs of Collaborative Aotearoa
Taima Campbell & Andrew Swanson-DobbsCollaborative Aotearoa
Black Box Theatre
9:30am
Opening Address
Black Box Theatre
Lived Experience
10:00am
Hon Matt Doocey
Keynote Address
Hon Matt DooceyMinister for Mental Health
Black Box Theatre
10:30am
Morning tea
11:00am
Kerryn Lum
Just add water: Growing your own workforce
Kerryn LumRNZCGP
Black Box Theatre
11:30am
Jess Morgan-French
Enabling equity for rural Māori communities
Jess Morgan-FrenchCollaborative Aotearoa
Black Box Theatre
12:00pm
Dr Nick Loveridge-Easther
Stephanie Fridd
Panel Discussion
Dr Nick Loveridge-Easther & Stephanie FriddPractice.AI and Coastal Medical Group / Collaborative Aotearoa
Black Box Theatre
12:30pm
Lunch
1:30pm
Breakout sessions
Meeting rooms
3:00pm
Afternoon tea
3:30pm
Jason Power
The vision for primary care in Aotearoa
Jason PowerTe Whatu Ora
Black Box Theatre
4:00pm
Samuel Huczmann
Learning from International Co-located Integrated Model-of-care for UK Implementation
Samuel HuczmannCornwall Foundation Partnership Trust UK
Black Box Theatre
4:45pm
Malik Rizwan
Automate the noise, humanise the care, a new model for Digital Front-Door Services
Malik RizwanValentia Technologies
Black Box Theatre
5:00pm
End of Day One
6:00pm
Whanaungatanga Dinner (ticketed event)
Atawhai Café
Evening of kai, kōrero, and connection - 6:00pm to 9:00pm
Accommodation

Hotel Give - A Socially Sustainable Stay

Newly refurbished and centrally located next to the beautiful Botanic Gardens and just a short walk from Papa Hou. Every booking supports The Kind Foundation to deliver vital programmes and services to the Christchurch community.

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Venue
Papa Hou
8 Rolleston Ave
Christchurch Central
Christchurch
Located in the heart of Ōtautahi Christchurch, Papa Hou offers modern conference facilities with easy access to parking and public transport.
Papa Hou venue exterior

Papa Hou, The Kind Foundation

2026 Conference Partners

Valentia Technologies - 2026 Conference Partner
Hendrix - 2026 Conference Partner

2026 Conference Sponsored by:

CIO Studio - 2026 Conference Sponsor

2026 Conference Supported by:

KARO - Conference Supporter
Healthpoint - Conference Supporter
HealthVision - Conference Supporter
Cloudland - Conference Supporter

Coffee Sponsor

GPNZ - Coffee Sponsor

Lanyard Sponsor

Manage My Health - Lanyard Sponsor

Ngā Hononga Ora Conference 2025

A powerful gathering of hearts, minds, and purpose. Held at Tākina Event Centre in Wellington, bringing together thought leaders and changemakers from across the motu to strengthen our collective impact in primary and community healthcare.

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