Todd Talks By Todd Muller

Papamoa is one of New Zealand's fastest growing areas with increasing numbers of young families and more senior residents choosing to call that community home. We have all seen the exponential growth that has occurred over the Past few years. As the community continues to grow we need to ensure residents have access to local after-hours medical support to deliver better health outcomes and offer peace of mind.

There has been some talk in the media about a possible after-hours centre in the area which is great, but the reality is that at this stage it is just that – talk. No funding has been allocated to provide this service. Our community wants to see action.

That's why I'm proud to be supporting local resident Judy Killalea as she petitions the House of Representatives asking the Minister of Health to provide funding for after-hours accident and emergency healthcare in Papamoa that could also service customers from other parts of Tauranga, Te Puke and rural Bay of Plenty.