Network updates

Previously called Pin Points

In this section we share clinical and practice operations updates from Pinnacle and the wider health sector. Use the search box and filters to help find what you’re looking for.

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Public health advisory: HIV in Fiji

Te Whatu Ora is alerting healthcare professionals to the continued rapid rise in HIV diagnoses in Fiji.

Clinical supervision for Waikato practice nurses

Toni Muller, the team's triage clinician and experienced mental health nurse, is offering clinical supervision to practice nurses.

Discounted cyber security assessment for general practices

Health Accelerator has partnered with PenTest NZ to offer general practices a 25 per cent discount on an independent cyber security assessment — around $1,000 off for most practices.

EOI: Financial support for PMAANZ 2026 conference

ACC medical certification dashboard now live

GPs invited to contribute to medical curriculum development

Expressions of interest open for primary care medical pathway

To help Te Whatu Ora understand the potential interest from primary care employers, they are asking for expressions of interest (EOIs) from general practices who may want to host placements from 2026.

Te Whatu Ora nursing scholarships are open

Scholarships of up to $45,000 a year will be available for 120 registered nurses working in primary or community care. The funding can cover tuition, incentives for you and your employer, and travel/accommodation if needed. Applications close 30 September.

Medtech and Medtech Evolution users: Bowel screening Patient Prompt enhancements

Te Manawa Taki (Midlands) bowel screening was added into the Patient Prompt in 2022. Te Whatu Ora is pleased to share that further enhancements were made to the Bowel Screening Patient Prompt on Wednesday 10 September.