Pinnacle MHN, as a member of the Midlands Collaborative, is proud to continue supporting the delivery of the Registered Nurse Prescriber in Community Health (RNPCH) programme across Te Manawa Taki.
Read moreGeneral Practice New Zealand (GPNZ) is calling for enforceable national standards to strengthen the security of digital systems that underpin primary care. The recommendations are outlined in a new position paper, Prevention is protection: Securing digital primary care for the decade ahead, released today.
Read moreA new Journal of Primary Health Care article from the RNZCGP’s Your Work Counts project has quantified what general practice teams have long known: a large share of GP work happens outside the consultation room.
Read moreIn his latest blog post, Dr Jo Scott-Jones shares his thoughts on what general practice needs from Physician Associate regulation to enable effective, safe teamwork that supports high-quality patient care. The Medical Council consultation closes 16 February 2026.
Read moreThis is an opportunity for Pinnacle network practice nurses to register their expression of interest to attend this six-session nursing leadership education series.
Read morePropharma has changed the process in which immunisation providers return their vaccines for destruction.
Read moreThe College of Nurses Aotearoa (NZ) Inc is pleased to announce that the 2026 Scholarships are now open to College members for professional development.
Read moreWhānau Pakari is a community-based, no cost, whānau-centred programme for children and adolescents aged 4-15 years (inclusive), wanting to improve their lifestyle.
Read moreTe Pitomata Grants support the development of the Māori health workforce by contributing to course-related costs, including tuition fees and living expenses, for eligible tauira Māori enrolled in NZQA-accredited health or disability-related study, or rongoā Māori programmes.
Read moreBuilding on last year's success, Pinnacle is inviting Waikato general practices to deliver after-hours and weekend clinics focused on immunisations, Before School Checks, and holistic support for hāpu māmā and tamariki. Clinics must be delivered by 30 June 2026. Find out more here and express your interest by contacting Catherine Tobin by Thursday 12 March.
Read moreAmtech Medical Limited has rebranded as YesMed, effective 17 February 2026. There are no changes to ownership, management, or services, it's a brand update only. Read more.
Read moreTe Whatu Ora has extended the National Primary Care Dataset practice opt-off deadline to 31 March 2026, following sector feedback and a cyber breach that highlighted the need for stronger assurance processes. A simplified data access agreement will be shared with the sector by the end of February for review. Read more here.
Read moreThe Ministry of Health is seeking feedback on Ngā Paerewa Health and Disability Services Standard — the framework that sets safety and quality expectations across a wide range of health and disability services in Aotearoa New Zealand. Have your say in this short consultation and help shape the future of the Standard. Consultation closes 16 March.
Read moreAn opportunity for Pinnacle network practice nurses to register their interest to attend this Wound care education series. Presented by Sasha Drennan, CNS Wound Care, over a series of weekly sessions Wednesdays 11-15 April (inclusive) from 12:30–1:30pm, via online Teams.
View eventAn opportunity for Pinnacle network practice nurses to register their interest to attend this Wound care education series. Presented by Sasha Drennan, CNS Wound Care, over a series of weekly sessions Wednesdays 11-15 April (inclusive) from 12:30–1:30pm, via online Teams.
View eventThis professional development day will be built around the skills that matter most right now: leading yourself, leading through change, and building teams that last.
View eventAotearoa New Zealand is changing its diagnostic threshold for diabetes from 1 April 2026 to align with WHO guidance and international definitions. This is expected to move a small number of people currently classified as having prediabetes into the diabetes category.
This page holds resources to support training and delivery of the B4 School Check in Waikato.
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.