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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.
21 October 2026
In his latest blog, Justin Butcher makes the case for retaining and strengthening PHOs to better support general practice and patient care.
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12 March 2025
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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13 November 2024
Pinnacle clinical director Jo Scott-Jones has been appointed an Honorary Associate Professor in the Division of Health at the University of Waikato for the leadership he has shown in rural health.
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13 December 2023
We are excited to announce that following your nomination and votes, Dr Tamatoa Blaiklock from Hamilton East Medical Centre has accepted a position on the Pinnacle Incorporated executive committee starting February 2024.
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24 May 2023
Yesterday the health minister announced a pay increase of 8 per cent on average for practice and community nurses and kaiāwhina. This is a start and some good news after 12 months of advocacy for pay parity for this workforce.
Read more26 April 2023
Pinnacle Midlands Health Network looks set to receive around $1.25m from $44 million funding boost announced Wednesday (April 26) to strengthen primary, community and rural care.
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17 August 2022
Newly appointed Pinnacle chief executive, Justin Butcher, can see both challenges and opportunities ahead in Aotearoa New Zealand’s changing health landscape. With a background in frontline health services, project management and innovative leadership, he shares his vision for a strong, adaptable, and responsive health system that meets the needs of future generations.
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