Changing the Future of Care
for those with Long-Term Conditions
The management of long-term conditions continues to present a major challenge for the New Zealand health system, a burden shared by health systems around the world. With the prevalence of long-term conditions high and growing, particularly for higher risk groups who experience disproportionate impact and poorer outcomes. It is essential that we development more effective ways of managing long-term conditions, both through prevention and early intervention to reduce future disease burden, and through the development innovative care models to deliver effectively coordinated clinical pathways through the health and care system.
This important new conference will analyse the significant social and economic impacts on individuals and their whānau, the health system and society in general. It will review local and international evidence based best practice around what truly makes a difference in the management of long-term conditions. And presents a range of transformative solutions focused on key long-conditions and multi-morbidity. Allowing you to learn from the best.
Who Should Attend?
The conference brings together health professionals and leaders involved in improving outcomes for people living with long-term conditions, including:
- Health New Zealand – leaders and teams across long-term and chronic conditions, integrated care, primary and community services, equity, Māori and Pacific health, nursing, allied health, public health, innovation, transformation and digital health.
- General Practice & Primary Care – GPs, nurse practitioners, practice nurses, PHOs, Māori health providers and primary care teams.
- Pharmacy – pharmacists, pharmacy leaders and community pharmacy providers.
- Specialist and clinical teams – professionals working across diabetes, cardiovascular disease, respiratory disease, dementia, obesity, mental health and addictions, and the health of older people.
Key themes not to be missed
Strengthening Governance
See how strong frameworks and shared accountability lift safety and trust. Learn how clinical leaders manage risk and measure outcomes to improve care.
Advancing Quality, Safety and Equity
Explore practical ways to deliver fairer, safer care for all. Hear how Te Tiriti-led and culturally safe approaches drive real change.
Empowering and Protecting the Workforce
Put wellbeing at the centre of safety. Discover how teams are tackling burnout and supporting staff through change.
Technology for Better Care
Find out how AI, telehealth and data tools boost quality and productivity. Learn how smart tech reduces admin and frees time for patients.
Continuous Learning and Partnership
See how collaboration with whānau drive innovation. Explore systems that make quality improvement part of everyday care.
Venue
The location and how you can get there
Address
Grand Millennium, Auckland
71 Mayoral Drive, Cnr Vincent Street,
Auckland 1010
KEY SPEAKERS FOR 2026
Our 2026 key lineup brought together influential leaders, clinicians, and innovators driving change in the healthcare system.
Peter Pronovost, MD
Chief Quality & Clinical Transformation Officer
University Hospitals (USA)
Dr Jonathan Christiansen
Chair
New Zealand Clinical Senate
Morag McDowell
Commissioner
Health and Disability Commission
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We are currently working on the programme and agenda.
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2026 Agenda:
8:30 | Registration and Coffee |
9:00 | Mihi whakatau |
9:05 | Welcome and opening remarks from conference MC |
9:10 | Improving outcomes and health equity for people living with long-term conditions
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9:50 | Implementing the National Diabetes Roadmap to address the growing health needs of people living with diabetes in New Zealand
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10:30 | Morning refreshments |
11:00 | Understanding the true cost of long-term conditions for New Zealand
Sarah Hogan, Deputy Chief Executive & Principal Economist, New Zealand Institute of Economic Research |
11:40 | How can we better drive health system transformation through innovation in the management of long-term conditions?
Dr. Ajit Arulambalam, Director - Population Health, Comprehensive Care PHO Limited |
12:20 | Delivering more effective prevention and early risk identification to better manage the impact of long-term conditions
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1:00 | Lunch and networking |
2:00 | Workforce planning, development, innovation and transformation: Developing the collaborative teams required to meet the needs of people living with long-term conditions
Kate Dowson, Chief Strategic Growth and Planning Officer, Tāmaki Health |
2:40 | Case study: How primary care organisations can evolve their workforce and models of care to better meet the needs of people living with chronic conditions
Melissa Mulholland-Simpson, GM Clinical Services, Tū Ora Compass Health Katie Mottram, Acting GM Primary Care Development, Sustainability and Innovation, Tū Ora Compass Health |
3:20 | Afternoon refreshments |
3:40 | Using primary care innovation as the building block of effectively integrated and coordinated care services for people living with long-conditions
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4:20 | International case study: Delivering population and public health interventions in to tackle health determinants and improve long-term health outcomes and equity
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5:00 | MC summary remarks for end of Day 1, followed by networking reception |
9:00 | Welcome back from the conference MC |
9:05 | Integrating the consumer and whānau voice in the refinement of our approaches to the prevention and management of long-term conditions
Dr Siobhan Tu’akoi, Senior Research Fellow and Senior Lecturer - School of Population Health, Waipapa Taumata Rau | University of Auckland Dr Samuela Ofanoa, Research Fellow, Pacific Health - School of Population Health, Waipapa Taumata Rau | University of Auckland |
9.50 | Case study: Delivering an equitable care service for long-term conditions
Boyd Broughton, Tumu Whakarae - Chief Executive, Te Taumata Hauora Iwi-Māori Partnership Board |
10:30 | Morning break |
11:00 | Delivering lifestyle support initiatives for people with long-term conditions
Michael McCormack, Green Prescription Delivery Lead, Sport Auckland Louise Schofield, Chief Executive Officer, PREKURE |
12:00 | Case study: Improving equity and long-term health outcomes through the use of prevention and place-based systems change
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12:30 | Case study: Delivering effective clinical coordination for high needs patients with multi-morbidity
Dr Katherine Bloomfield, Senior Lecturer - Department of Medicine, University of Auckland and Geriatrician, Te Whatu Ora Waitemata |
1:00 | Lunch and networking |
2:00 | Enabling more effective self-management of long-term conditions
Frances King, Equity Lead, Health Navigator Charitable Trust Sarah Travaglia, Project Director, Health Navigator Charitable Trust |
2:40 | Leveraging AI and Digital Health capabilities to improve the management of long-term conditions
Samir Ranchhod, Chief Digital Officer, Tāmaki Health |
3:20 | Afternoon refreshments |
3:40 | How can we better support primary and community care teams to implement and sustain innovations that improve outcomes for people living with long-term conditions
Ny Brunenberg, Interim Chief Executive Officer, Collaborative Aotearoa |
4:20 | Innovating care models and clinical pathways for long-term conditions This practical session will review a broad range of innovations, strategies, new care models and clinical pathways that can be deployed to drive transformation. This will support the delivery of integrated and well-coordinated, multi-professional collaborative care approaches across the spectrum of the health and community care system. The session will provide detailed actionable insights focused on each of the following long-conditions or priority areas:
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5:00 | MC closing remarks and end of conference |
2026 Speakers:
Katie Mottram
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Melissa Mulholland-Simpson
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Louise Schofield
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Dr Siobhan Tu’akoi
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Dr Samuela Ofanoa
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Michael McCormack
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Frances King
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Samir Ranchhod
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Ny Brunenberg
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Based in Wellington, Ny brings a diverse background across quality accreditation, primary care, PHO environments, service design, and digital health. As Interim Chief Executive of Collaborative Aotearoa, she is focused on strengthening connection across the sector, supporting practical innovation, and enabling primary and community care teams to deliver safe, high-quality, and culturally responsive care.
A first-generation Cambodian-Kiwi, Ny’s understanding of resilience, wholeness, and wellbeing has been shaped by her family’s experience of surviving the Khmer Rouge in Cambodia. This deeply informs her commitment to equity, inclusion, and care that recognises the whole person, whānau, and community.
With experience across general practice and PHOs, Ny brings a creative, people-centred approach to supporting model of care implementation, strengthening diversity, and improving quality access to care across Aotearoa.
Sarah Hogan
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Sarah Travaglia
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Kate Dowson
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