IV cannulation training arm loan
Two training arm for practising IV cannulation is available exclusively for Pinnacle network practice clinical staff.
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Resources on population health and wellbeing now available
Document
A new suite of population health and wellbeing resources have been developed to support general practice and district teams. These reports bring together district insights, data and practical considerations to help inform planning, service development and equity-focused improvement.
Clinical snippets - January 2026
Audio | Video
This month Dr Jo Scott-Jones and Dr Dave Maplesden discuss measles (clinical signs and testing), NSAID safety in chronic kidney disease, methotrexate prescribing best practice, updates on disability allowance for special foods and CGMs, and more.
12-month prescribing
Poster | Video
Legislation is currently being amended to allow prescribers to in certain circumstances prescribe 12-months of medication. Prescribers will be responsible for determining the clinically appropriate prescription length and can prescribe for shorter periods or longer periods of time. It is expected the legislation and IT systems (such as PMS and pharmacy systems) are coming into effect on 1 February 2026.
Taranaki outreach service delivery – immunisation support
Website | Document
Read updates from the Taranaki outreach service delivery team, and access.
PSAAP negotiations – Who represents you at the table?
Pinnacle provides a free service for member practices, representing contracted providers in PSAAP negotiations.
Clinical snippets - November 2025
Audio | Video
This month Dr Jo Scott-Jones and Dr Dave Maplesden discuss the NZ Doctor prescribing Spotlight series, carotid artery POCUS, an insomnia study, and more.
Clinical snippets - December 2025
Video
This month Dr Jo Scott-Jones and Dr Dave Maplesden discuss restless leg syndrome in adults, pregabalin prescribing, Ryeqo, and more.
Six-week immunisation performance funding
This year, a new six-week immunisation performance-based funding measure has been introduced as part of the 2025/2026 primary care immunisation performance measures for Pinnacle practices. Since the announcement, we’ve been working with Te Whatu Ora to validate data and ensure practices will have clear visibility of their performance and funding received.
The Pinnacle Foundation - funding for general practice
Ko te Hikuwai o Te Tihi Ora, The Pinnacle Foundation, is a charitable trust that reinvests surplus income from Pinnacle’s profit-for-purpose entities into primary care across Te Manawa Taki, supporting access, workforce and innovation.
Clinical Zoom meeting snippets - October 2025
Website | Video
This month Dr Jo Scott-Jones and Dr Dave Maplesden discuss suicide prevention, Ondansetron in paediatric gastroenteritis, HIPC Rule 11, and more.
Clinical Zoom meeting snippets - September 2025
Video
This month Jo Scott-Jones and Dave Maplesden discuss malnutrition, breast screening extension, serum oestradiol, and more.