News & blogs

16 April 2026

Waikato midwives mark milestone in making immunisation easier for whānau

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 February 2025

Waikato general practice EOI: Immunisation practice extension service enablement fund

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.

6 January 2025

Drive-through event makes immunisation more convenient and accessible

Drive-throughs aren’t just for fast food — they’re now making healthcare quicker and more accessible too.

22 December 2024

Sudden end to bowel screening age extension in Waikato leaves Māori and Pasifika peoples vulnerable

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.

2 December 2024

Pertussis (whooping cough) epidemic declared across Aotearoa

The National Public Health Service and the Public Health Agency have declared a national pertussis epidemic. Te Whatu Ora is asking healthcare professionals to please remain vigilant for people presenting with symptoms and to continue to promote vaccinations to protect vulnerable groups. Pinnacle has compiled information and resources for practice teams.

6 November 2024

Introducing Bronwyn Dennis, kaimanaaki Waikato

Bronwyn Dennis, kaimanaaki Waikato, joined Pinnacle in March 2024. This role is designed to be a navigator of manaakitanga, building trusting relationships with iwi, mana whenua and whānau and is modelled on aroha, values and respect.

3 November 2024

Do it yourself test proves a game changer

When wāhine get together, and the subject turns to health, chances are one of the things they mention is how they hate going to the doctor for cervical screening.