Pinnacle Incorporated

30/06/2025

We're partnering with Real to celebrate Mental Health Youth Day! 🎉 Join us on Wednesday 9 July for a day packed with fun, connection and good vibes, all while celebrating mental wellbeing for our rangatahi! Enjoy free games, free kai and prizes - we hope to see you there!

📍 K'aute Pasifika Trust, 100 Seddon Road, Frankton, Hamilton. Entry is free.

27/05/2025

This Saturday is World Smokefree Day, join us at the Settlement Centre in Kirikiriroa Hamilton for free smokefree support, free health-checks and free kai 🤩

🤩Kia ora Whānau, this Saturday is World Smokefree Day, come down to the settlement center to get some free smokefree support, free health-checks and free kai 🤩

24/04/2025

oday, on ANZAC Day, we pause to remember and honour all those who’ve served, and continue to serve, through conflict, crisis, and peacekeeping.
We acknowledge their courage, and the sacrifices made by them and their whānau — sacrifices that continue to shape communities across Aotearoa and Australia.
While the nature of our work in health is very different, ANZAC Day reminds us of the enduring importance of compassion, unity, and service — values that carry through in how we care for others.
Lest we forget.

28/02/2025

Today marks Zero Discrimination Day — a time to stand together for dignity and inclusion. Everyone deserves to live a fulfilling life free from discrimination. Let’s choose compassion, embrace diversity, and be the change we want to see.

20/02/2025

Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month is held every February in Aotearoa New Zealand and provides an opportunity to educate, advocate and fundraise for ovarian cancer.

This year’s theme is ‘It’s time to talk about ovarian cancer’. So start the kōrero with friends and whānau. It’s important to know the symptoms, and if they persist for four weeks or more, see your doctor. Most of the time the symptoms won’t be ovarian cancer, but it is really important to get them checked just in case: https://ovariancancerfoundation.org.nz/symptoms/

02/01/2025

Out of town and need some medical advice? Remember, wherever possible, ED is for life threatening emergencies only. Check Healthpoint for details on an urgent care centre nearest to you. Visit www.healthpoint.co.nz or call Healthline for general health advice and information 0800 611 116 – available 24/7.

29/12/2024

Sharing kai with friends and whānau is one of the great joys of the holiday season. But, as we all head outdoors for holiday huihui (gatherings) like parties, picnics and barbecues, it’s important to be careful. “Clean, cook, cover and chill” is a good place to start. For more summer kai safety tips check out this resource by Healthify He Puna Waiora: https://healthify.nz/hauora-wellbeing/f/food-safety-tips-for-summer

27/12/2024

Raumati (summer) is here, but COVID-19 hasn't gone anywhere. To help keep your whānau well, keep up your hand washing practices, stay home if you are unwell and if it's been at least six months since you last had a COVID-19 vaccine, consider getting another dose. https://bookmyvaccine.health.nz

22/12/2024

Any changes to your regular rongoā (medication) should be discussed and agreed with your tākuta (doctor) or you may become unwell.

Always take your rongoā as prescribed, and if you need to speak with your practice you can find their contact details on our website – be aware hours may vary over the holiday period. www.pinnacle.co.nz

21/12/2024

With Kirihimete (Christmas) near, festive gatherings often bring plenty of drinks. It’s important to avoid over-drinking to stay safe and healthy. Check out the Healthify - He Puna Waiora app library for tools to track your drinking, set limits and support your wellbeing: https://healthify.nz/apps/a/alcohol-use-apps

19/12/2024

Many practices are closed for the Kirihimete (Christmas) and New Year holiday period, or work shorter hours than they usually do. You can find out the opening hours of your practice by visiting www.pinnacle.co.nz.

During this holiday period, remember to pick up your repeat prescriptions to avoid running out of rongoā (medicine), keep up your hand washing practices, and please stay home if you're feeling unwell.

18/12/2024

The 7.3 magnitude earthquake that struck Port Vila is heartbreaking, especially just before Christmas in this small, deeply Christian nation. We continue to hear of a climbing death toll, widespread damage and devastation for so many.

At Pinnacle, we value our strong connections with the Pasifika community, including our partnerships with K'aute Pasifika Trust and South Waikato Pacific Islands Community Services.

We recognise the resilience of the people of Vanuatu as they come together to support each other. To our Pasifika patients, colleagues, and partners, if this earthquake has affected you or your loved ones, please know you are in our thoughts. As an organisation, we are considering how we can support Vanuatu in this difficult time, and we know many others will be doing the same.