
6 May 2026
Credibility is built on relationships
Justin Butcher writes about what it actually takes to make progress in rural primary care, and why trust, experience and relationships are at the centre.
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Ngā pānui me ngā rangitaki
The latest news, stories and updates from across Pinnacle and our network, including blogs and reflections on primary care and community health.

6 May 2026
Justin Butcher writes about what it actually takes to make progress in rural primary care, and why trust, experience and relationships are at the centre.
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6 May 2026
Small, practical system changes can make a meaningful difference in asthma care. What we’re learning from quality improvement in Taranaki.
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29 April 2026
Investing in Māori and Pasifika health workforce development help address persistent health disparities.
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23 April 2026
Fresh thinking, new ideas and challenge can be healthy. But primary care is too important to be reduced to branding, slogans, or simplistic claims.
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16 April 2026


18 March 2026
See how a rural practice in Te Awamutu is meeting addressing demands and patient need by utilising physician associates.
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