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LATEST NEWS
Getting the settings right for general practice
Justin Butcher | 09/04/2026

Justin Butcher explores the importance of robust funding models, accountability measures, and practical system design for primary care which are vital to ensuring general practice is supported both now and in the future.

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Practices Funding Governance Leadership
Rising fuel costs adding to pressure in rural communities
Pinnacle Incorporated | 02/04/2026

Rising fuel prices are already creating extra pressure for rural general practice, affecting everything from travel and PRIME callouts to supply costs and patient access. Our clinical director, Dr Jo Scott-Jones recently spoke to RNZ about what rural GPs are seeing on the ground, including concerns about transport, stock and the added cost of getting care.

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Rural Advocacy
Applications open: Primary and community health workforce development fund
Pinnacle Incorporated | 27/03/2026

On behalf of Hauraki PHO, NHC and Pinnacle, we are seeking kaimahi, working in primary and community care who are interested in further education skills development or study support.

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Education Funding
How physician associates are strengthening general practice in Te Awamutu
Pinnacle Incorporated | 18/03/2026

General practice in Aotearoa New Zealand is under sustained pressure, particularly in growing and rural communities. Workforce shortages, rising demand, and an ageing clinical workforce mean many practices are having to rethink how care is delivered.

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Practices
Midlands Collaborative RNPCH programme reaccredited for another five years
Pinnacle Incorporated | 11/03/2026

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.

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