
News & blogs
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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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5 December 2025
Nurse-led model a solution to rural GP shortages in Ōtorohanga
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11 November 2025
Final notice of Pinnacle Incorporated Annual General Meeting for 2025
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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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11 May 2025
International Nurses Day 2025
Across the globe today we celebrate International Nurses Day and this year’s theme 'our nurses, our future: caring for nurses strengthens economies' has never been more relevant. Pinnacle is so fortunate to have dedicated, capable and expert nurses working across the network, and in our practices.
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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.
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5 March 2025
Pinnacle welcomes investment in nursing workforce
Yesterday’s announcement in funding to boost primary care nursing is a well-deserved and much-needed investment in the sector. This initiative will help strengthen the workforce, improve access to care, and support the communities that rely on us.
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4 March 2025
Investment in general practice a step forward, but success depends on implementation
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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