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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.
4 March 2025
Pinnacle welcomes the government’s announcements this week of increased funding and workforce initiatives for general practice. Primary care is under immense pressure, with workforce shortages and financial constraints making it harder for practices to provide timely care.
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25 February 2025
The purpose of this funding is to establish a regular after-hours Waikato immunisation service, for childhood immunisations, in the evening (e.g. 5-7pm) or at weekends.
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3 February 2025
Pinnacle Midlands Health Network has been acknowledged with the highest rating in a Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand cultural audit for its “alignment with Te Tiriti o Waitangi principles and commitment to improving Māori health outcomes”.
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14 January 2025
Pinnacle is pleased to share this mobile plan offer developed with Spark Health as part of their ongoing commitment to support and mobilise the Aotearoa New Zealand health sector.
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12 January 2025
Pinnacle is excited to reopen Kia Puāwai (our Māori and Pasifika Education Fund) for 2025. This fund, with a value of $15,000 (up to $5,000 each for up to three people), has been created to tautoko the continuous development and career progression of our Māori, and now also Pasifika, workforce.
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6 January 2025
Drive-throughs aren’t just for fast food — they’re now making healthcare quicker and more accessible too.
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22 December 2024
Te Whatu Ora's decision to halt the age extension of bowel screening for Māori and Pasifika peoples in Waikato from 4 December has left many without access to potentially life-saving tests.
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15 December 2024
It has been a tough year for health, and primary care in particular, but we are pleased to have identified opportunities to improve the way we fund our practices.
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