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18 August 2025
The Government’s proposed Healthy Futures Amendment Bill will roll back years of progress towards health equity in Aotearoa New Zealand by weakening key provisions in the Pae Ora Act.
For our region, that could mean:
• More Māori tamariki missing out on immunisations
• Trusted local services disappearing
• Rural whānau waiting longer or travelling further for care
We believe the Bill will harm Māori health, weaken equity, and open the door to more privatisation.
Our submission to the Health Committee explains why this Bill will widen health gaps, and shared practical recommendations for a fairer, more equitable future.
Read the full submission:
17 June 2026
We recently asked Pinnacle network members to share their views on the proposed priorities for our primary care election manifesto. Twenty-one members responded and the results are clear: our network is united behind the need for urgent, meaningful change.
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16 June 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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12 June 2026
On Thursday 11 June, Ministers Simeon Brown and Matt Doocey confirmed the clinical placement regions for the New Zealand Graduate School of Medicine (NZGSM), a significant milestone for primary care and the rural health workforce across Aotearoa.
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