Not playing politics: The third career of Dr Shane Reti

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Not playing politics: The third career of Dr Shane Reti

Shane Rēti
MP Shane Reti sees his future as being in politics, but uses his locum GP stints to inform his views on the health sector

Long-time GP and Whāngārei MP Shane Reti was voted in for a second term at last year’s general election. Way back in 2004, New Zealand Doctor recognised his early promise when it named Dr Reti the inaugural Buzz Lightyear award winner for his determined efforts in compiling a health needs assessment in Northland. Cliff Taylor catches up with the ambitious GP to find out how he balances his different careers, and why he’s serious about politics

Being an MP is hard, don’t get me wrong, [but] primary care’s hard – it’s tough, it’s demanding; and, every time I go back and locum, I’m reminded, ye