Some family doctors are upset about what they say is an inadequate supply of vital personal protective equipment, or PPE.
A recent survey by Auckland University researchers found that 37 percent of general practices were experiencing challenges in getting PPE.
There were concerns that some district health boards were halting supplies of PPE to GPs as COVID alert levels reduced.
Others said they were having to buy their own PPE at the lower alert levels.
Dr Felicity Goodyear-Smith led the research.
