# ACT seeks $400m to keep GPs

> ACT wants $400m funding boost to retain GPs and attract overseas doctors.
- Title: ACT seeks $400m to keep GPs · RNZ | Shortify
- Summary: ACT wants $400m funding boost to retain GPs and attract overseas doctors. ACT Party plans $400m annual funding boost to retain GPs and attract more from…
- Keywords: act party, gp funding, general practice, new zealand, tāmaki, james christmas, medical council, genpro, politics, news, ACT, seeks
- Source: RNZ — https://rnz.co.nz/news/political/1974584/act-wants-funding-boost-to-retain-gps-attract-more-from-overseas
- Author: RNZ | Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa
- Published: 2026-10-18T01:16:20+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: act party, gp funding, general practice, new zealand, tāmaki, james christmas, medical council, genpro, politics, news
## ACT funding boost
ACT Party plans $400 million funding boost to retain GPs and attract more from overseas.
## GP retention crisis
35 percent of GPs intend to retire within five years and 18 percent consider moving overseas.
## Current GP access issues
One in four adults and one in five children missed GP visits due to long waits in 2024/25.
## ACT's GP strategy
Funding will help practices offer competitive remuneration and retain experienced staff.
## Labour's GP policy
Labour campaigns on three free GP visits a year and low-interest loans for new practices.
## Key takeaway

ACT Party plans $400m annual funding boost to retain GPs and attract more from overseas.