News & blogs

9 April 2026

Getting the settings right for general practice

29 January 2026

Navigating disruption: Lessons from a slip

In his latest blog post, Dr Jo Scott-Jones reflects on his experiences travelling between Gisborne and Ōpōtiki during a recent land slip, sharing the lessons it offered about preparedness, connection, and how unexpected disruption can sharpen our learning.

25 November 2025

Pinnacle to reinvest surpluses into primary care through new charitable foundation

6 November 2025

Kia Puāwai: 2024/25 recipients

27 July 2025

Applications open: Primary and Community Health Workforce Development Fund

On behalf of Hauraki PHO, NHC and Pinnacle, we are seeking kaimahi, working in primary and community care who are interested in further education skills development or study support.

24 July 2025

Pinnacle welcomes major primary care investment announced at GP25

Pinnacle welcomes today’s announcement from the Minister of Health at GP25 as a strong sign that primary care – the cornerstone of a robust health system – is finally receiving the focus it has long deserved.

21 May 2025

Budget 2025 offers limited relief for primary care

Following the pre-Budget announcement on rural and after-hours care, and the plethora of wide ranging workforce initiatives announced several months ago, Budget 2025 has fallen somewhat short for primary care. While we hoped for more, this year’s ‘fiscally restrained’ budget, is aptly named.

11 March 2025

Government’s health focus encouraging, but primary care needs clear investment

Pinnacle welcomes the focus on strengthening primary care access, investment in general practice, and commitments to digital health infrastructure.