Latest Taranaki clinical updates
Dr Gina Kaye is the Taranaki GP lead, joining the Taranaki Pinnacle team in April 2024. Gina moved down to New Plymouth from West Auckland where she was a partner in a busy VLCA practice for 15 years. If you have thoughts, feedback or concerns please feel welcome to contact Gina via email.
Rehab Taranaki concussion management services: new endpoint and information box
Taranaki clinicians can now refer to Rehab Taranaki for ACC concussion services via BPAC.
Database of NGOs operating within Taranaki
The Pinnacle Taranaki team has created an up-to-date guide of NGOs operating within the community. This resource (last updated 8 December 2025) will be regularly updated to maintain accuracy.
After the GP/NP 'Speed Dating' hui at the end of 2024, it was clear practices were keen to have access to local NGO information. This Excel document collates the contact details for known NGOs operating within Taranaki, categorised by addiction services, parents/children, elder services, employment, financial/food/housing support, LGBTQIA+, legal advice, learning and education, mental health and counselling services, men's health, medical and disability support, community interest groups, rongoā Māori services, sexual harm and domestic violence, transport, rangatahi and teenagers, women's health, sensitive claims ACC counsellors, and other services.
If you wish to be added to the list please email your details to Emma Parker- Eves, Taranaki programme support.
Te Pae Tata was launched by the health minister in Taupō last week. It is the first New Zealand Health Plan published under the new Pae Ora legislation.
Read moreThis month Te Whatu Ora will launch the next phase of its service access campaign to improve access to health advice and care and to help manage the impact of respiratory illnesses on the health sector over the winter period. The public messaging will focus on encouraging people to access the right services for them and stay home when sick, and supporting referrals for the healthy homes initiative for those who are eligible.
Read moreWaikato DHB has made a report available to PHOs illustrating the average wait times (in days) for first specialist appointments (FSA) in secondary care.