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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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PHO collaboration to deliver Regional Workforce Hub in Te Manawa Taki
Media releaseAdvocacyEquity

19 June 2026

PHO collaboration to deliver Regional Workforce Hub in Te Manawa Taki

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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Credibility is built on relationships
BlogAdvocacyPractices

6 May 2026

Credibility is built on relationships

Justin Butcher writes about what it actually takes to make progress in rural primary care, and why trust, experience and relationships are at the centre.

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Wai Mauri – the heartbeat of healing in general practice
ArticleEquity

22 July 2025

Wai Mauri – the heartbeat of healing in general practice

In partnership with Pinnacle and its general practice ownership arm, Primary Health Care Ltd (PHCL), Wai Mauri Health has become one of the first services in Aotearoa New Zealand to formally integrate rongoā Māori into general practice settings, supported by ACC.

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International Nurses Day 2025
ArticlePeopleEquity

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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