News & blogs

20 February 2026

New journal article highlights the ‘seen and unseen’ work of general practice

29 July 2025

Celebrating GP leadership and community service

We’re proud to celebrate Dr Brendon Eade and Dr Sarah Callaghan, who are among 12 GPs recognised with the Royal New Zealand College of General Practitioners Community Service Medal for their outstanding contributions to community health.

24 July 2025

Pinnacle welcomes major primary care investment announced at GP25

Pinnacle welcomes today’s announcement from the Minister of Health at GP25 as a strong sign that primary care – the cornerstone of a robust health system – is finally receiving the focus it has long deserved.

2 July 2025

Pinnacle sets climate change position to protect community health

Pinnacle has released a climate change position statement, acknowledging the urgent threat climate change poses to health and wellbeing across our communities.

18 May 2025

World Family Doctor Day 2025

This year, World Family Doctor Day (Monday 19 May) highlights the role family doctor's play in supporting patient and community mental health and wellbeing.

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.

12 March 2025

Pinnacle’s nurse graduate programme continues to build the future of primary care nursing

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.

13 November 2024

Pinnacle clinician honoured by Waikato University

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.