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In this section we share clinical and practice operations updates from Pinnacle and the wider health sector. Use the search box and filters to help find what you’re looking for.
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New pathway for children with glue ear
Read morePrimary care health target webinar resource
Read moreEligibility age for National Bowel Screening Programme being lowered to 56 years
Read morePathlab update: Diagnostic stewardship, wound swabs
Read moreLooking for GP peer groups to participate in menopause transition research
Read moreCOVID-19 vaccination onboarding simplified
Te Whatu Ora | Health NZ has released updated guidance for providers offering COVID-19 vaccination, including simplified onboarding, vaccine preparation and claiming arrangements from 1 July 2026. Practices interested in providing COVID-19 vaccination should contact their Regional Approver and ensure vaccinators complete the required IMAC training.
Read moreEOI open for fully funded Te Ao Māori education
Pinnacle, in collaboration with Hauraki PHO and the National Health Coalition, is inviting Expressions of Interest for a fully funded, facilitator-supported Te Ao Māori learning opportunity for general practice teams. Places are limited to 50 participants, so submit your EOI early to register your interest.
Read moreNominations now open: Practice Management of the Year 2026
Help recognise the outstanding contribution of your Practice Manager or Practice Administrator by submitting a nomination for the Practice Management of the Year Award 2026. Nominations close on Sunday 16 August 2026 and can be submitted by anyone within the practice team.
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