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Peer support workers join North Shore Hospital

· October 10, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Mental Health Minister Matt Doocey has welcomed the introduction of peer support workers in North Shore Hospital’s Emergency Department, completing the rollout of the service across...

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AI-powered mental health support tool launched

· October 10, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Minister for Mental Health Matt Doocey and Sir John Kirwan today launched Ask Groov, Health New Zealand’s first endorsed AI powered wellbeing guide for adults. “Access...

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Ultrasound services now available on the Chatham Islands

· October 9, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Residents of the Chatham Islands now have access to permanent ultrasound services at the Chatham Islands Health Centre, marking a major step forward in rural healthcare...

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Clear regulations for methamphetamine in rentals

· October 9, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Tenants and landlords will soon benefit from clear rules for safely managing methamphetamine residue in rental properties, Associate Housing Minister Tama Potaka says. “For too long,...

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Support missing for ‘detransitioners’ – Study

· October 8, 2025

Source: Family First MEDIA RELEASE – 8 October 2025 JUST RELEASED: The Untold Stories Of Kiwi ‘Detransitioners’ Issy and Zara – WATCH A Canadian-based study, the largest of its kind...

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Peer support workers join Dunedin Hospital’s frontline

· October 8, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Minister for Mental Health Matt Doocey has celebrated the addition of peer support workers in Dunedin Hospital’s Emergency Department today with a visit to the region...

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Strong interest in programme to train nurse practitioners

· October 8, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government More than 340 nurses have expressed interest in the Government’s plan to support 120 registered nurses each year to complete advanced training and become nurse practitioners...

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Dyslexia resources

· October 8, 2025

Source: Tertiary Education Commission Dyslexia Resource Guide – Australian Disability Clearing House for Education and Training (ADCET) ADCET Webinar: Supporting students with dyslexia at university Dyslexia friendly style guide –...

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Launch of new Top Up Community Grants

· October 7, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government New Top Up Community Grants to boost local mental health initiatives have been launched by Minister for Mental Health Matt Doocey and Mental Health Foundation of...

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Further revealed in Miramar homicide

· October 7, 2025

Source: New Zealand Police Attributable to Wellington CIB Investigations Manager, Detective Senior Sergeant Tim Leitch: Police are releasing further details six months on from the homicide of 63-year-old Abdul Nabizadah,...