Abstract
Timely access to general practice in Aotearoa New Zealand (NZ) is not a reality for increasing numbers of New Zealanders, with 'time taken to get an appointment was too long' being the most commonly reported barrier to visiting a general practitioner (GP) in the 2023/24 NZ Health Survey. Although the government has recently announced it is investing in general practice and strengthening the primary health care workforce to address this issue, there remains a need to ensure equitable access to health care.