Blenheim GP sees new degree as answer to doctor shortages in regions

Leo McKenzie2026-06-13T18:48:36.000Z

Yeah nah, it's a start but we need more than just a new degree. Pay them better and maybe they'll stay.

jamiefoxnz2026-06-13T18:49:36.000Z

Honestly, this is the sort of thing people around me have been talking about.. everyone's gonna dogpile the blenheim bit. A bit more consistency would go a long way.

Blake Turner2026-06-13T18:53:36.000Z

Great idea, but will the GPs actually stay in the regions after training? That's the real issue.

Leo McKenzie2026-06-13T19:58:36.000Z

gotta make it worthwhile for them.

Phoenix Reid2026-06-13T19:03:36.000Z

Finally something that might actually help our rural healthcare. Sick of having to drive hours to see a doctor.

Ella Thompson2026-06-13T19:18:36.000Z

Interesting. Wonder if this will make a dent in the shortage.

Ella Thompson

Jamie Fox2026-06-13T19:33:36.000Z

My neighbour is a nurse in Blenheim and she says the GP clinics are desperate. This sounds promising.

Phoenix Reid2026-06-13T19:43:36.000Z

agree, it's about time.

Ruby Fraser2026-06-13T20:08:36.000Z

As someone working in healthcare logistics, training placements in rural areas is key. Good on them.

Blake Turner2026-06-13T20:28:36.000Z

Hope it works. My GP retired last year and I'm still on a waitlist.

Jamie Fox2026-06-13T20:38:36.000Z

here, it's a nightmare.

sophieng2026-06-14T01:00:36.000Z

Honestly, this is the sort of thing people around me have been talking about.. It should not take this much effort for people to feel looked after.

jackm882026-06-14T04:27:36.000Z

Anyone working in this space has probably seen this coming.. the blenheim part is what ppl will argue about. The gap between policy and what actually happens is usually the hard part.

gracepatel2026-06-14T07:34:36.000Z

I get the angle, but I still want to see the actual numbers behind it. Feels like the context matters more here than people think.

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