BlogAdvocacyModels of care
23 April 2026
Primary care needs more than a new story
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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The latest news, stories and updates from across Pinnacle and our network, including blogs and reflections on primary care and community health.
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ArticlePeoplePractices
16 June 2025
Physician associates reshaping care in rural Waikato
In a rural Waikato town, four physician associates (PAs) are helping reshape what’s possible in general practice, and what it means to serve a community.
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ArticlePeopleModels of care
20 April 2022
Pinnacle features among the first areas to roll out localities approach
Today Health Minister Andrew Little announced the first nine locality network pilots to improve how healthcare is delivered in local communities. We’re excited to share that Taupō/Tūrangi and Hauraki have been selected in this pilot phase.
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ArticleEquityDiabetes
27 March 2022
Reducing HbA1c with whanaungatanga: the measurable impact of patient-centric primary care
Sue van Mierlo is a nurse practitioner working as part of the Lakes Extended Care Team. In her role she supports people to self-manage long-term conditions and diseases, including managing diabetes. A large number of her clients are Māori.
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ArticlePracticesPreventative care
9 February 2022
Working smarter: the rise of Extended Care Teams
From Tairāwhiti to Taupō and across to Taranaki, Pinnacle Extended Care Teams are experiencing increased referral demand and growing support from general practices.
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ArticlePeoplePractice development
5 May 2021
A PA (physician associate) could be the answer to your workforce pressures
Te Awamutu Medical Centre is helping to pioneer the use of physician associates in New Zealand general practice. They share their experiences with us.
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ArticlePracticesPeople
28 April 2021
Advice to general practices after the health and disability sector review announcement
Jo Scott-Jones, medical director, discusses the health and disability sector review changes, the anticipated impact on general practice, and what practices can do in preparation to get ahead of the curve.
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ArticleEquityModels of care
25 September 2019
Tane Takitu Ake ki Taupō
Tane Takitu Ake ki Taupō (Men standing strong in Taupō) is a kaupapa Māori six-week program with a focus on Māori men ‘s health with, or at risk of developing, multi-morbidities.
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