The Government has named the first nine areas of the country that will pilot a key aspect of the major upcoming health reforms.
The areas are Ōtara, Hauraki, Taupō, Wairoa, Whanganui, Porirua, West Coast, Eastern Bay of Plenty and Horowhenua.
Rural General Practice Network chair Dr Fiona Boulden spoke to Māni Dunlop.