Nicole Rickman Contact magazine: election 2026 edition - Politicians answer the big pharmacy questions With the 2026 general election coming up, we approached the health spokesperson of the six political parties currentlyrepresented in parliament, or polling above 4.5%, and offered them the opportunity... Advocacy Extended Pharmacy Services Funding Pharmacy ownership Workforce Oct 28, 2026
Nicole Rickman Media release: Guild asks politicians to prioritise and protect community pharmacy The Pharmacy Guild of New Zealand (the Guild) has released its election manifesto one month outfrom the election, calling on politicians to prioritise and protect community pharmacy and thesector’s vi... Advocacy Funding Media release Pharmacy ownership Oct 6, 2026
Nicole Rickman Media release: Guild welcomes further expansion of the Extended Pharmacy Service The Pharmacy Guild of New Zealand (the Guild) supports the further expansion of the Extended Pharmacy Service and its acknowledgement of the vital role of community pharmacy and skills and training of... Extended Pharmacy Services Funding Media release Sep 30, 2026
Nicole Rickman Media release: Guild appoints Glenn Mills as permanent Chief Executive The Pharmacy Guild of New Zealand (the Guild) is pleased to announce the permanent appointment of Glenn Mills as Chief Executive, following his tenure as Interim Chief Executive since May. Guild Presi... Advocacy Constitution Funding Media release Sep 23, 2026
Nicole Rickman Media release: Guild supports increasing community pharmacists’ role and access to services The Pharmacy Guild of New Zealand (the Guild) supports increasing community pharmacists’ role and the funded services community pharmacies can provide, as announced today as part of ACT’s Pharmacy Fir... Advocacy Extended Pharmacy Services Funding Media release Aug 5, 2026
Glenn Mills Promising signs pharmacy environment is shifting despite challenges Pharmacy is undoubtedly facing challenges. Proposed ownership changes, funding issues, workforce constraints, poor prescribing quality and software challenges continue to have a significant daily impa... Advocacy Extended Pharmacy Services Funding Workforce Jul 31, 2026
Glenn Mills Interim Chief Executive reinforces focus I feel privileged and hugely excited to be stepping into this role. I’m looking forward to continuing to work alongside the Guild HQ team, Board, and wider stakeholders to achieve for members and our ... Advocacy Funding Pharmacy ownership Apr 30, 2026
Nicole Rickman Media release: Guild welcomes continued expansion of community pharmacy’s role The Pharmacy Guild of New Zealand (the Guild) supports the acknowledgement of the vital role of community pharmacy, with the announcement today that community pharmacists will be funded to directly pr... Advocacy Funding Media release Scope of practice Apr 15, 2026
Kesh Naidoo-Rauf 2025 reflections and looking ahead I want to acknowledge Andrew and his contribution to the Guild over the past 10 years. He has led the organisation through significant change – policy reform, a pandemic, and ongoing sector uncertaint... Advocacy Constitution Funding Pharmacy ownership Workforce Mar 31, 2026
Kesh Naidoo-Rauf Medicines shortages and use of unapproved medicines New Zealand, like many countries, struggles with medicines shortages. This issue increased during the height of the Covid-19 pandemic and unfortunately appears to be here to stay. New Zealand has a un... Advocacy Funding Workforce Feb 28, 2026
Andrew Gaudin Progress made in 2025 Positively influence pending legislative, regulatory and policy change Delivered full mitigation of the potential adverse fee impacts of 12-month prescriptions from 1 February 2026 – avoiding a mid-po... 12-month prescriptions Advocacy Funding NAAR Jan 31, 2026
Kesh Naidoo-Rauf Our priorities for 2026 Our purpose has always been clear: to support and advance the business and professional needs of community pharmacy. At the heart of this is our commitment to promote, protect, and strengthen the coll... 12-month prescriptions Advocacy Constitution Funding Pharmacy ownership Scope of practice Workforce Dec 31, 2025