News & blogs

9 April 2026

Getting the settings right for general practice

12 March 2025

Pinnacle’s nurse graduate programme continues to build the future of primary care nursing

A group of new graduate nurses recently attended an orientation day as part of Pinnacle’s longstanding nurse graduate programme, a unique initiative designed to support and strengthen the primary care nursing workforce.

13 November 2024

Pinnacle clinician honoured by Waikato University

Pinnacle clinical director Jo Scott-Jones has been appointed an Honorary Associate Professor in the Division of Health at the University of Waikato for the leadership he has shown in rural health.

13 December 2023

Tama Blaiklock joins Pinnacle Incorporated executive committee

We are excited to announce that following your nomination and votes, Dr Tamatoa Blaiklock from Hamilton East Medical Centre has accepted a position on the Pinnacle Incorporated executive committee starting February 2024.

24 May 2023

Pinnacle welcomes 8 per cent (average) pay increase announcement for practice nurses

Yesterday the health minister announced a pay increase of 8 per cent on average for practice and community nurses and kaiāwhina. This is a start and some good news after 12 months of advocacy for pay parity for this workforce.

26 April 2023

Budget 22 funding for primary care a good start but other issues remain, says Pinnacle CEO

Pinnacle Midlands Health Network looks set to receive around $1.25m from $44 million funding boost announced Wednesday (April 26) to strengthen primary, community and rural care.

17 August 2022

Justin Butcher: From frontline paramedic to chief executive of Pinnacle Midlands Health Network

Newly appointed Pinnacle chief executive, Justin Butcher, can see both challenges and opportunities ahead in Aotearoa New Zealand’s changing health landscape. With a background in frontline health services, project management and innovative leadership, he shares his vision for a strong, adaptable, and responsive health system that meets the needs of future generations.

8 June 2022

Pinnacle nursing director honoured by University of Waikato

Pinnacle nursing director Jan Adams has been awarded as an Honorary Professor of Te Huataki Waiora School of Health at University of Waikato, following her work with the university to establish its Bachelor of Nursing programme.