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11 May 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.
Nurses in all settings, but particularly those working in primary care, form the critical connection with the health and wellbeing of communities and in working with people across all age groups.
Pinnacle is so fortunate to have dedicated, capable and expert nurses working across the network, in our practices, and here as nurse leads at Pinnacle. We thank you for the work you do every day, with a tireless focus on improving the health and wellbeing of your patients and communities.
We remain committed to strongly advocating for recognition of the work you do, and for pay equity for primary care nurses.
Ngā mihi nui,
Jan Adams, Director of Nursing and Justin Butcher, CEO.
19 June 2026
Health New Zealand, PHOs, Contracted Providers, and Te Kāhui Hauora Māori are pleased to confirm that the PSAAP Heads of Agreement has now been endorsed in principle by all parties following sector consultation.
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19 June 2026
Two Primary Health Organisations (PHOs) in Te Manawa Taki have been awarded the contract to deliver the Te Manawa Taki Workforce Hub. Funded by Health New Zealand, Pinnacle Midlands Health Network will hold the contract and co-lead the Hub with Te Puna Hauora Matua o Hauraki (Hauraki PHO). This model reflects a shared commitment to equity, co-governance and a focus on Māori and rural workforces.
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12 June 2026
On Thursday 11 June, Ministers Simeon Brown and Matt Doocey confirmed the clinical placement regions for the New Zealand Graduate School of Medicine (NZGSM), a significant milestone for primary care and the rural health workforce across Aotearoa.
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