
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.
Read moreYour general practice team is your first point of contact for health advice or care.
Learn moreSupporting general practices across Te Manawa Taki to deliver sustainable, high-quality care.
Learn moreWho we are, what we stand for, and how we work with general practices across our region. People, purpose, and a genuine commitment to health and wellbeing for all.
Learn moreCall Healthline to talk to a health professional 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and they will point you in the right direction.
Pinnacle partners with Practice Plus to provide same day virtual after-hours GP appointments for enrolled patients, as an extension of our regular medical centre team.
Call your GP, find a GP or visit Practice Plus for a virtual appointment.
25 January 2022

Are you passionate about advocating for rural general practice?
The Pinnacle rural committee is seeking rural GP representatives. The committee aims to help rural practice and its enrolled population through:
You can read about the achievements of the rural committee in the Pinnacle performance report (page 26 and 27).
Meetings are held for around two hours in the early evening, 4-5 times a year. Videoconference is available.

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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Investing in Māori and Pasifika health workforce development help address persistent health disparities.
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