Dear colleagues, On behalf of the WONCA Working Party Rural Practice I’m pleased to share the opportunity to attend the 21stWONCA World Rural Health Conference, hosted by Hauora Taiwhenua Rural Health Network, in Wellington New Zealand, April 10 -13 2026. The conference theme Integrating Mātauranga Māori, Indigenous Knowledge, with rural health for a thriving future, provides a platform to connect, collaborate, and celebrate the unique contributions of rural healthcare from around the world. New Zealand will share their knowledge and learnings with a particular emphasis on the values and practice of Hauora Māori (Māori health). For more details, including registration, program highlights, and travel information go to: WONCA 2026 | Home As Chair I am looking forward to leading the vision and legacy of the Conference. I will share with you the progress of WWPRP initiatives such as Rural WONCA GRACE (Global Rural Action, Collaboration and Excellence), the Collaboration Hub and other rural health projects at the conference. I appreciate your support and commitment to delivering this bi-annual event bringing our global rural health community together to create and deliver sustainable change in health outcomes. We are not able to provide any financial support to attend the conference. Presenters, participants and partners will need to cover their own travel, accommodation and registration. The WWPRP and Hauora Taiwhenua welcome you to New Zealand. Nāku te rourou nāu te rourou, ka ora ai te iwi With your basket and my basket, the people will thrive Please watch our conference video linked here: https://youtu.be/ig4XVcqek54?si=eyGZhNIpd6g8UrOH Regards, Dr. Pratyush kumar MBBS, DNB – Family Medicine Chair – Rural Wonca Chief Editor – Journal of Surgical Specialties and Rural Practice Founder – Project “HAPPY” https://t.co/hzMPkHwXtK