PMAANZ Newsletter - March 2025

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A word from our Secretary

This edition of our newsletter features a diverse array of updates and insights. We kick off with Mary’s advocacy work, followed by an update from the Executive team and Jen on the conference details in Melbourne Australia, including registration and accommodation information. Fiona from Healthy Practice offers guidance on employment compliance. For those running out of ideas for their monthly newsletters, Healthify has added an article specifically designed to help you, providing information that can be copied and pasted directly into your newsletters to aid patients in helping themselves. The RNZCGP updates us on the new CQI accreditation module, while Collaborate Aotearoa shares innovative ideas and details about their upcoming conference. We spotlight our member's voice with Terri Ross from Clendon Family Health Centre, who shares insights about herself and her practice. Finally, we conclude with book and movie reviews.

Ngā mihi

Carol Neki | PMAANZ Executive National Secretary

A word from our Chair

Kia ora koutou katoa / Greetings PMAANZ Members

We are definitely back in the swing of things for 2025; the festive season is way behind us now. Hopefully, you have all managed to have a break and enjoy some downtime over December/January.

We are often included in high-level discussions and decision-making processes, reflecting the trust and respect our organisation has earned over the years. Our presence in these key conversations highlights our significant impact within the healthcare sector and beyond. By being part of these influential tables, PMAANZ ensures that our members’ voices are heard and considered in shaping the future of healthcare. This involvement underscores our commitment to advocating for the needs and interests of our members and the wider healthcare community.

General Practice New Zealand is the membership organisation for nearly 90% of the PHO’s. There has been a lot of discussion around this table on the future of PHOs in the current political climate. GPNZ held its AGM and member forum in December last year, beginning with a keynote address by Sir Ashley Bloomfield on leadership lessons in challenging times. Martin Hefford, Living Well Director – Te Whatu Ora and Joe Bourne, Chief Medical Officer – Manatū Hauora, led the second session of the day, which looked at the current and future landscape for primary care. Surprisingly, there was nothing new in this session. Basically, there is no more money and we need to reduce barriers to access and increase our childhood immunisations while carrying on BAU.

The Capitation Re-weighting: Technical Advisory Group meetings have just started up again this month. The proposed re-weighting has been calculated using real data from several PHOs for consultations during 2023. It covers nearly 2.5 million enrolled patients and the calculations have been broadened to include other factors involved in patient care, e.g. Clinician hours and wages and other patient-related details like ethnicity. Discussions at present are how these calculations could be used to change capitation funding.

Manatū Hauora hosts the Primary Care Sector Meetings and provides policy and primary care programme updates. The February meeting included updates on the Maternity care work programme – the top 3 items are the maternity dashboard, national clinical network and SUDI. We had discussions on the need for better communication between primary care and maternity providers, together with the importance of rural maternity staffing and funding. There were no real updates on Policy due to the new Minister.

Our first General Practice Leaders Forum meeting is on the 21st of February. This group includes representatives from RNZCGP, Hauora Taiwhenua, GenPro, GPNZ and NZNO. One of the main focuses of this collective group is advocacy with the Health NZ and the Minister.

I also meet regularly with Collaborative Aotearoa to look at ways we can work together.

In January, we started our monthly 2025 AAPMAANZ Conference Meetings and hope to have the registration portal open for you shortly. We are looking for options for breakout sessions, so please reach out with any suggestions you have.

Mary Morrissey | Chair PMAANZ

Welcome to our New Members

December 2024

Sue Hancock - Auckland

January 2025

Jade Olsen - National

February 2025

Karyn Doherty - Canterbury
Jenny Hunter - Nelson/Marlborough
Jo Eastwood - Waikato
Darren Rowbotham - Auckland

Welcome to PMAANZ!

A word from your Treasurer

I was lucky enough to get some much-needed time away in the sun over the summer break in the beautiful Coromandel. I am very grateful for this, as it has been non-stop since returning to work with a whirlwind of new projects, goals, and expectations. As Practice Managers, it is easy to feel overwhelmed as we try to stay on top of everything. It is so important for us to have the right mindset and approach, so we can not only navigate the busyness but thrive in it.

I have started a leadership course this year, which has a real focus on working on yourself and knowing what your purpose and values are so that, in turn, you can positively impact others and be a more effective leader. One of the key pieces of homework I have been set each week is to improve my life by 2% every week. This is an interesting concept, as some things are hard to measure, but it has been way easier than I thought. We all have things we want to improve on, whether it be to get more sleep, do more exercise, lose weight or less tangible things like be a better leader, mother, or partner. When you measure it in 2% increments, it really makes you drill down on exactly what you can do each week to improve your life. I have found it also helps you to reset when you start getting caught up in things that are challenging and not going well and to shift your focus back to improving your life. I really encourage you to try this and then inspire others to do this also.

Don’t hesitate to reach out for support when needed, whether with your colleagues or the wider PMAANZ community. There is always someone who can relate to your challenge and support you through this.

Wendy Harris | PMAANZ Treasurer

A word from your Conference Convenor

Happy New Year to everyone! Although we’re already a few days into March, it’s incredible how quickly this year is flying by.

I’m thrilled to announce that we’re kicking off the year by planning our exciting joint conference with our Australian whanau. The AAPMAANZ Conference will unite two fantastic associations for a celebration of learning and connection. Mark your calendars for this event, which will take place at the Melbourne Convention Exhibition Centre from Tuesday, October 21st to Friday, October 24th, 2025.

We are excited to invite you to join us at this year's 2025 AAPMAANZ Conference in Melbourne! This year, AAPMand PMAANZ have collaborated once again.

While the conference program is still under development, we understand the importance of planning your travel arrangements. To ensure you can secure the best deals on flights and accommodation, we are opening registrationsfor the conference today!

This year, we are offering a wide range of educational sessions, including both plenary and concurrent sessions.These sessions are delivered for Practice Managers at every stage of their healthcare management journey, and relevant to your speciality. We will also feature a concurrent stream specifically for New Zealand Practice Managers.

As always, we have a variety of networking and social opportunities throughout the conference. While you are inMelbourne, extend a day and explore what Melbourne has to offer! Join us on Saturday 25 October for a visit to theYarra Valley where we will explore some of the region's stunning wineries.

Click here to download the flyer.

To view the Conference website, please click here.

To view the Registration website, please click here.

If you would like further information, please don't hesitate to reach out to Jen - click here.

A word from Membership

Kia ora

Well, what fantastic weather we are having at the moment. During my mini break around the motu, I noticed quite a few places that needed some rain.

As mentioned above, I have been travelling around the motu for a couple of weeks with family. We are so blessed to have an amazing country. We went to Gisborne, Kawerau, Pauanui, Whangarei, Pahia, and Cable Bay and then stopped at Auckland. As a tourist, it has been fantastic to see these places and the amazing information around them. Below are some of our photos. If you ever get the chance to visit Waitangi, it will be an amazing experience. Also, you pay for one day and can still go back and visit the next day as so much information is available.

As a Practice Manager, I wondered how the practices were doing. One of the questions I got whilst visiting a practice was, has our practice closed our books? Are we still enrolling patients? If we are enrolling patients, how are we dealing with local practices in the region that have closed their books? Well, I know it is not an easy answer as every practice is different. Our practice still takes on new enrolments. These are patients who are new to the area, not patients who want to transfer from one practice to another in the region. We also see patients who are on holiday in our regions. I know it is extremely hard now with the number of practices no longer taking on patients due to staffing issues and financial pressures. I feel for you, and hopefully, this problem will be solved soon. I have noticed that locums are becoming a bit easier to get, and this could be a solution to the problem.

With my Membership role, I am continuing to contact practices randomly to see how they are doing. Some of you have already been contacted, and I hope you have been pleased with our chats. This is a reminder that our website has a place where you can add your CPD points. It is a really great place to add your webinar information, courses, and other training in an easy-to-find place.

Here are a few photos of our journey.

Karen Greer | PMAANZ Membership

A word from Education

Now that the “silly season” has passed, we’ve seen a surge in queries about further education. At our latest executive meeting, we made the exciting decision to revamp the Bronze Paper and introduce a new course specifically designed for receptionists. These updates will add more value to the KASF papers for Practice Managers and administrators. Stay tuned for more details!

On a personal note, my latest binge-watch has been Worst Ex Ever on Netflix. The first case is absolutely WILD! If you’re a fan of true crime, this one is worth a watch—but be warned, it’s not for the faint-hearted.

Since our last newsletter, I’d like to extend a huge congratulations to the following PMAANZ members for achieving their Bronze Certificate:

✨ Jackie Dos Santos

✨ Erica Armstrong

✨ Melanie Belcher

✨ Tayla Natzke

✨ Marli Moir

Well done! If you’re considering progressing to the Silver Paper, I look forward to marking your work. Also, we’ll be opening scholarships earlier this year, so keep an eye out for that announcement—and don’t forget to apply!

Until next time,

Niomi Fleming | PMAANZ Education

A word from Communications

Upcoming Webinars: Enhance Your Knowledge and Skills!

Exciting and Educational Sessions Await You

Over the next few months, we are thrilled to bring you a series of fascinating and educational webinars designed to enhance your knowledge and skills. Check out these not-to-be-missed sessions:

March 2025: How to Conduct a Disciplinary Process
May 2025: PMAANZ Education Update for KASF Papers and Scholarship with UNEP
May 2025: How to Use Microsoft Co-Pilot to Increase Efficiency
August 2025: Cyber Security Awareness

An eblast will come out with the specific dates for you to mark in your calendar.

We value your input and would love to hear your suggestions on key business topics you would like us to cover in future webinars. Please email your ideas to communications@pmaanz.org.nz. Together, let's continue to learn and grow!

Roshan Fernando | PMAANZ Communications

What type of employment arrangement is correct?

If your practice is party to the PHC MECA

If your practice is a party to the Primary Health Care Multi Employer Collective Agreement (PHC MECA), then this agreement outlines the terms and conditions of employment for all your employees who are NZNO members and whose roles are covered by the PHC MECA. They do not need an individual employment agreement, only a letter of offer that details their individual hours of work, pay rate and any other agreed terms that are greater than those provided by the PHC MECA. They also need a position description that outlines their role.

If you are recruiting for roles that are covered by the PHC MECA and the successful applicant is not an NZNO member, then they are covered by the PHC MECA for the first 30 days of employment. This allows the employee to decide if they wish to join the NZNO. With the letter of offer, they should also be provided a draft IEA to allow them to compare the two offerings and a position description. Further information on this can be found at Collective and individual employment agreements | Employment New Zealand.

Your practice is not party to the PHC MECA

Permanent employment

In most cases you will be looking to employ someone on a permanent basis, either full-time or part-time. You will use a standard employment agreement that details all the terms and conditions of employment. The employment is ongoing until the employee chooses to resign, or the employment is ended by the employer following a disciplinary or restructure/redundancy process.

The normal hours of work per week are detailed in the ‘Hours of Work’ clause and it is here that the full-time or part-time nature of the role is stipulated.

There are certain clauses that an employment agreement is legally required to contain. It’s important that you review the templates you use regularly to ensure they are compliant with current legislation.

Fixed term employment

An employer needs to have a genuine reason to use a fixed term. In most cases it will be used to cover a period of absence of a permanent employee. For example, to cover parental leave, extended leave or long-term sickness where the incumbent is expected to return. Other reasons for a fixed term could be to cover a project or to assist during a change process. They can also currently be used for people who hold a working holiday visa, but before using for this reason, you should check with Immigration New Zealand.

Genuine reasons are not:

a desire on your part to see if the employee is the right person/has the right skills for the job.
to get around the requirements of the law in relation to termination of employment
because the employee requests a fixed term agreement.
Your employment agreement must include a specific fixed term clause. This usually replaces the ‘Term clause’ that states the reason for the fixed term, the start and finish dates, and how the fixed term will end. For example, the return of your employee from parental leave or the end of your project.

If you don’t include these requirements the employee may be deemed as a permanent employee.

The fixed term nature of the employment should also be stipulated in the letter of offer.

Casual employment

A casual employee is one that you call on to cover a period of leave for a permanent employee. This maybe a day of sick leave or up to 4 weeks of annual leave. If the period of leave is longer than 4 weeks, we would generally suggest that you use a fixed term as detailed above.

It does seem relatively common for employers to be confused about when an employee is casual or a part-time employee.

Unless covering a specific block of work, a casual doesn’t have regular days of work, they shouldn’t appear on a roster, and they can refuse work when offered. There is no ongoing relationship with them as each time they are employed is a separate arrangement and when it is concluded they are no longer employees.

Casual employees are paid 8% holiday pay as they earn, on top of their hourly rate. They are not entitled to the usual Holidays Act benefits unless they meet certain criteria.

If you have been employing someone as a casual and they are found to be permanent, you will be liable to provide paid leave from the start of employment and the 8% previously paid will not be taken into account.

As part of our MAS HealthyPractice service, we have detailed information on all types of employment arrangements together with template agreements customised for all medical practice roles.

Fiona Mines

HealthyPractice Adviser, MAS

This article is of a general nature and is not a substitute for professional and individually tailored business or legal advice. © Medical Assurance Society New Zealand Limited 2025.

Healthify He Puna Waiora

New Zealand’s Trusted Health Information Platform

Have you seen Healthify’ s plain language medicine factsheets?

In healthcare today, clear and easy-to-understand information is crucial. Healthify has a suite of plain language medicine factsheets. These resources provide clear, concise information, empowering both practitioners and patients to make informed decisions. Let's take a closer look at some examples:

Spotlight on key medicines

Empagliflozin: This month, we updated our empagliflozin factsheet to include information on its newly funded use in treating heart failure. Medsafe recently emphasised that empagliflozin has preventable side effects and our factsheet clearly explains the benefits of taking this medicine, along with guidance on how to prevent side effects and what to do if you get them.
Lisdexamfetamine: From 1 December lisdexamfetamine is funded for the treatment of ADHD, in people who meet specific criteria. To help patients understand how to take this new medicine, we have a factsheet which is available in 5 languages.
Allopurinol: Allopurinol is used to prevent gout and if taken regularly can make a huge difference. People often stop taking allopurinol once they feel better and notice their gout flares have “gone away”. Our factsheet explains in plain language the importance of taking allopurinol continuously to keep their uric acid level below 0.36 mmol/L. Available in 4 languages.
Dabigatran and rivaroxaban: Use of these novel anticoagulants are growing. It’s important for patients to know how to take them properly and the side effects to watch out for.
Trelegy Ellipta for COPD: Trelegy Ellipta is a 3 in 1 inhaler that offers patients with moderate to severe COPD the convenience of using fewer inhalers. The factsheet explains what Trelegy Ellipta is and how to use it properly.
Opioids for short term pain: This factsheet gives patients simple safety tips for short-term pain management to prevent long-term use and addiction

For a complete list of medicine factsheets and videos checkout: healthify.nz/factsheets

Why these factsheets matter for medical practices

In today's fast-paced healthcare environment, having quick access to trusted medicine information is essential. These factsheets offer:

Enhanced patient safety: Clear information helps reduce the risk of adverse events and improves overall patient safety.
Streamlined consultations: By providing patients with easy-to-understand medicines information, clinicians can streamline consultations and focus on personalised care.
Improved health literacy: These resources empower patients to take an active role in their health management, leading to better adherence and outcomes.
Support for accreditation: Utilising resources like Healthify demonstrates a commitment to providing evidence-based information, supporting practices in meeting accreditation standards.

Have you used our factsheets?

We’d love your feedback! Email hello@healthify.nz to share your feedback, so we can make these resources even better.

CQI reaccreditation module launched

In February, the RNZCGP launched a new continuous quality improvement (CQI) reaccreditation module for practices who wish to maintain their CQI accreditation in the College’s Cornerstone Programme.

Completion of the Cornerstone modules (CQI and Equity) are additional ways to show patients your ongoing commitment to upholding timely, equitable, high standards of service. They also support practices in their quality improvement journey and enhance learning environments for registrars as teaching practices. Over 300 general practices have achieved accreditation in either of these modules with some now up for reaccreditation.

CQI accreditation operates on a three-yearly cycle, and the new reaccreditation module has been designed to be both efficient and resource-conscious. The requirements for reaccreditation are not the same as the initial CQI module.

The reaccreditation module focuses on two key areas:

CQI self-assessment: A structured reflection to help practices evaluate and strengthen their team’s capacity in CQI.

Advanced CQI principles: Encourages practices to apply three CQI principles to a completed initiative to expand its impact and reach and to embed measures for ensuring sustainability of the initiative in the long term.

This reaccreditation module was piloted by a group of 13 practices around the country between June and September last year. On average, most of these practices completed the module and gained reaccreditation within four months.

Sandy Bhawan, Manager of Quality Programmes at the College says, “Thank you to the practices who volunteered to be part of the pilot phase. Your feedback helped us to shape the module and ensure it was fit for purpose, efficient and adaptable. The mahi you are doing to improve access, experience and outcomes will make a real difference to your patients.

“I’d also like to acknowledge Dr Jane Cullen (PhD), a specialist in quality improvement in primary care, who assisted the College in the development of our CQI reaccreditation module. Her expertise helped us to design a module that was centred around improved patient outcomes.”

Dr Cullen says, “The College is to be congratulated on its efforts to support continuous quality improvement with a focus on sustainability and scale of successful initiatives. Quality improvement is challenging in any environment, and primary care has its own contextual challenges that can be both similar and dissimilar to other healthcare settings but include a heavy workload and limited resources.

“Planning and delivering on the sustainability and scale of CQI initiatives enhances the value of initiatives and rewards the efforts of those involved.”

Dr Kirsty Lennon, a GP from Raumati Road Surgery which was one of the pilot practices, shared the journey of the practice’s reaccreditation and how it benefited patients and their team. Hear what Dr Lennon had to say in this video.

Why complete the reaccreditation module?
CQI can help practices build resilience and adjust to the evolving needs of patients and their whānau now and in the future. Over the next three years, CQI will play a vital role in supporting national health priorities, including:

Access: Ensuring all New Zealanders have equitable access to health services regardless of where they live.

Timeliness: Providing efficient healthcare services.

Quality: Delivering safe, accessible and user-friendly care that continues to evolve and improve.

Eligible practices have been notified of the availability of the new reaccreditation module.

If you or your team would like any further information on any of the Cornerstone modules you can contact the friendly team on quality@rnzcgp.org.nz

Starting the Year with a Plan: Evolving Your Model of Care

As we step into a new year, practice managers have a crucial opportunity to reflect on how their practice operates and set a clear direction for continuous improvement. The demands on general practice continue to grow, with increasing patient needs, workforce pressures, and a rapidly evolving digital landscape. To navigate these challenges effectively, it’s essential to have a structured plan for evolving your model of care.

A well-functioning general practice doesn’t just happen by chance. It requires intentional efforts to refine processes, enhance team capability, and ensure that patient care remains at the centre of every decision. This starts with assessing what is working well and identifying areas for improvement. Reviewing patient access, workforce capacity, and operational efficiency can highlight opportunities to introduce changes that reduce clinician burnout, improve patient experiences, and make better use of available resources.

Technology continues to reshape healthcare, offering solutions that streamline workflows and improve patient engagement. If your practice isn’t already leveraging digital tools to support triage, automate administrative tasks, or enhance virtual care, now is the time to explore what’s possible. Many practices have already integrated patient portals, telehealth, and AI-powered documentation tools to free up valuable clinical and administrative time. Ensuring your team is confident in using these tools is just as important as implementing them.

Collaboration also plays a key role in a practice’s ability to evolve. Engaging with your team, seeking input from patients, and connecting with other practices through networks including your PHO and PMAANZ can provide valuable insights and support. No practice needs to navigate change alone, and sharing knowledge helps drive improvement across the sector.

With a clear plan in place, 2025 can be the year your practice not only adapts to change but thrives in it. By focusing on efficiency, innovation, and a patient-centered approach, your team will be well-positioned to deliver high-quality care while creating a more sustainable and rewarding working environment.

Click here to download the flyer for the Collaborative Aotearoa Conference.

Getting to know our members

What new ideas have you tried to make things run smoother at work?

I believe for my team it is all about communication and kindness. The team have continued daily huddles, and we have clinical meetings often, so that everyone can get key messages. We also aim to run whole staff meetings once a month, where we close the practice for the lunch break so that all staff can attend. I often joke that our staff tearoom is the most important room in the building as it is where all the staff can come together to talk, vent and discuss anything and everything. We often say we are a big work family, and I feel that is 100% the case. I work with the most incredible people, and it makes work run so much smoother when everyone is on the same page.

How does tech help in your health care centre every day?

Well tech does help us most days, but other days I joke that tech will be the death of me! When it works it is great, but when it doesn’t work it is beyond frustrating. I guess you could say I have a love/hate relationship with technology.

What’s your favourite way to relax after a long day?

For me I just love coming home and chatting to my partner and children. Ideally this is with either a coffee or wine (depending on the day), and my feet up!

What do you do to keep your staff happy and mentally healthy?

I just always try to be available to them to discuss anything that might be bothering them. I am lucky enough to work from home a lot of the time, so I am always reminding them that they can call me even when I am not onsite. The days I am onsite I try to check in with everyone and just make sure everyone is doing well. We also make sure we acknowledge and celebrate staff birthdays and host dinners or an event at least once a year where we all catch up outside of work. We have done some wonderful staff events, like pottery, making resin chopping boards, high teas etc. These team building activities are always well received and improve staff morale.

If you could master any skill instantly, what would it be?

I would actually love to learn sign language. To have that skill instantly would be incredible!

How do you keep up with the latest health care trends and news?

I try and read the NZ Doctor to keep up to date. I also network with other Practice Manager’s as much as I can and make sure I attend the PMAANZ conference each year.

If you could have any superpower, what would it be and why?

My sons believe I already have a superpower in being able to stack a dishwasher and find things that no one else can seemingly find (that are hiding in plain sight I might add!) However, if I could pick a superpower this would have to be mind-reading. I raise a severely disabled non-verbal child, and sometimes it is impossible to know what he wants or needs, so selfishly this would help me a lot with raising him. I would however like to turn this superpower on and off though because reading everyone’s mind would drive me crazy, and with teenage boys in the house, I really don’t think I want to know what they are thinking.

How do you encourage teamwork and collaboration in your practice?

Communication, mutual respect, understanding and kindness are key to encouraging teamwork and collaboration in any setting, and that is no different for my workplace. Making sure that everyone can have their say and know that it is a safe space to bring up any new ideas, or anything that that is concerning them is key. Also making sure you recruit with the team in mind, so you get a good team fit, is absolutely vital.

What tips do you have for keeping your finances in good shape?

Well, this is a hard question because we all work in general practice, so are anyone’s finances really in what we would call “good shape”? As we all know, it is a really hard time being a practice manager in a general practice in New Zealand at the moment. Rising costs and chronic underfunding has meant that general practices like ours are trying to do more with less. We are always smart about how and what we spend money on, and I think we are being more frugal and careful with any spending. Until funding increases are agreed this is really all we can do to keep our finances in as “good a shape” as possible.

Do you have any hidden talents or hobbies?

I would love to say I do have a hidden talent, but I am a pretty open book really, and if I had one everyone would find out quickly lol. I do love to sing though.

Which partnerships or collaborations have been the most helpful for your health care centre?

I appreciate the partnership with our PHO who is always helpful, supportive and above all transparent with me. I also appreciate the knowledge of my fellow Practice Manager’s and really enjoy networking with them. I always learn something new whenever I attend a Practice Manager’s dinner or networking event. I find we all work in silos but have so much collective knowledge that we can share.

Where have you travelled that you would recommend to others?

Well, my partner is English, and I lived in Scotland for quite a few years, so I always recommend people travel to Scotland. It is so gorgeous there. Closer to home though I think you can’t beat travelling in and around Queenstown, it’s just magic!

If you could meet any historical figure, who would it be and why?

Wow, these questions are hard! I haven’t given this a thought before now, but I would probably say Leonardo da Vinci. I studied art history in school and loved it and studied science and Leonardo da Vinci was a complete genius in both of these fields (along with many others).

What’s one book or movie you could rewatch or reread forever?

My partner and I have 5 kids between us, so I never feel there is limited time for books and movies. However, one movie that always makes us laugh is the movie “Blended” as it describes blended families like ours coming together and is very funny. In terms of books, I really enjoyed reading the books “Something Borrowed” and the sequel “Something Blue” by Emily Giffin. These books look at love and friendships from the perspective of two best friends. It challenges your morals as book one is written from one friend’s perspective and book two written from the perspective of her best friend.

What’s one thing on your bucket list that you hope to accomplish soon?

I’m hoping for a lotto win, early retirement, and more travel!

Terri Ross | Practice Manager | Clendon Family Health Centre

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Books / Movies / Shows - recommended by our members

RUN – Blake Crouch

5 D A Y S A G O

A rash of bizarre murders swept the country…Senseless. Brutal. Seemingly unconnected. Mind-boggling acts of violence in every state.
4 D A Y S A G O

The murders increased ten-fold…
3 D A Y S A G O

The President addressed the nation and begged for calm and peace…
2 D A Y S A G O

The killers began to mobilize…
Y E S T E R D A Y

All the power went out…
T O N I G H T

They’re reading the names of those to be killed on the Emergency Broadcast System. You are listening over the battery-powered radio on your kitchen table, and they’ve just read yours.

Gravity – Tess Gerritsen

A young NASA doctor must combat a lethal microbe that is multiplying in the deadliest of environments — space — in this acclaimed blockbuster of medical suspense.

Movies Reviews - Back in Action

Comedy with Jamie Foxx & Cameron Diaz, Former CIA spies Emily and Matt are pulled back into espionage after their secret identities are exposed.

Fire Country – TVNZ

A young convict seeking redemption and a shortened prison sentence by joining an unconventional prison release firefighting program in Northern California, where he and other inmates are partnered with elite firefighters to extinguish massive, unpredictable wildfires across the region.