A recent audit of prescription errors across 68 pharmacies in Te Manawa Taki highlights the vital role pharmacists play in keeping patients safe. In his latest blog post, Dr Jo Scott-Jones reflects on the findings and shares key takeaways for general practice teams on reducing errors and improving communication.
Read moreThis afternoon (Friday 28 November) when the doors at Fairfield Medical Centre close for the weekend, it’ll mark the end of an era. Not a building, not a service line, but a relationship that has stretched across decades and generations.
Read morePinnacle Inc. has announced the establishment of the Pinnacle Foundation, a new charitable trust that will reinvest surplus income from its profit-for-purpose entities back into primary care across Te Manawa Taki.
Read moreThe Pinnacle offices will close to a skeleton staff from Wednesday 24 December 2025 to Monday 12 January 2026. View specific team dates and information here.
Read moreACC has moved the ACC32 treatment extension request form, used by providers under the allied health services contract or cost of treatment regulations, to ProviderHub, ACC’s new online portal for health sector providers. The ACC32 form is no longer be available on the ACC website.
Read moreTe Whatu Ora is streamlining the training and authorisation pathway for authorised vaccinators, creating a consistent national process. This includes the rollout of the workforce requests portal, an online tool for vaccinators to submit authorisation applications. To ensure pre-holiday processing, submit applications by 12 December with all required documentation as there will be a pause in application processing over the holiday period.
Read moreTe Kaunihera Manapou | Paramedic Council is consulting on the potential introduction of designated prescribing authority for paramedics in Aotearoa New Zealand. Under the proposal, only registered paramedics who complete an approved postgraduate prescribing qualification, and meet additional requirements, would be able to prescribe medicines. A strong response to the consultation will help capture the full range of views on paramedic prescribing.
Read moreThe measles chapter of the Communicable Disease Control Manual has been updated, including clarifications to testing guidance, case definitions, and new advice on immunity for people born or living overseas before 1969. A summary of key changes and the updated chapter are available on our website.
Read moreLearningWorks is offering three NZQA-recognised leadership and training programmes at zero fees from February 2026. These flexible programmes are designed to fit around work commitments and deliver practical, on-the-job benefits. Spaces are limited due to funding eligibility.
Read moreRead the latest clinical updates for Taranaki including the referral process to Rehab Taranaki for ACC concussion services via BPAC.
Read moreTe Whatu Ora is seeking an experienced general practitioner to join the National Blood Management Group, the advisory body overseeing policy, governance, and best practice for blood components and blood products across the health system.
Read moreNZePS is updating how prescriptions are managed to support the Government’s upcoming 12-month prescription changes from 1 February 2026. A planned NZePS system update will take place on Wednesday, 3 December 2025, from 8:00pm to 10:00pm.
Read moreWe’ve been advised by Te Whatu Ora that members of the NZNO and PSA unions are planning industrial action between 17 November and 7 December, including a planned four-hour strike involving PSA nurses, allied health and PAKS staff on Friday 28 November, 1–5pm.
Read moreWaikato practices: Pinnacle is pleased to offer a valuable training opportunity designed to help you feel more confident and prepared in challenging situations.
View eventThis webinar, hosted by Te Whatu Ora, will outline the upcoming changes announced by the Minister of Health to introduce 12 month prescriptions.
View eventWaikato practices: Pinnacle is pleased to offer a valuable training opportunity designed to help you feel more confident and prepared in challenging situations.
View eventFind out more about nursing education providers and funding.
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.
This page outlines the national standards and training available for the use of Long Acting Reversible Contraceptives (LARC).