Articles tagged with Mental Health Infrastructure Programme

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New $27M Ngā Moana e Rua Mental Health Facility Opens in Greymouth

07 Sep 2026 | 2 days ago | 80 views

Minister for Mental Health Matt Doocey officially opened Ngā Moana e Rua, a new $27 million acute mental health facility at Te Nīkau Hospital in Greymouth, designed to provide a safe, therapeutic environment with modern amenities for inpatient care. This facility is part of the Mental Health Infrastructure Programme and reflects a shift towards faster access, improved frontline support, and better crisis response, with input from clinical teams, people with lived experience, and the community. West Coast mental health services are among the best-performing in the country, and the new unit aims to further enhance care while supporting earlier intervention to prevent inpatient admissions.

Tags: Matt Doocey Ngā Moana e Rua Te Nīkau Hospital Greymouth Mental Health Infrastructure Programme West Coast mental health services inpatient support frontline teams Government mental health plan

New 16-Bed Mental Health and Addiction Facility Opens at Rotorua Hospital

19 Aug 2026 | 2 weeks ago | 278 views

A new 16-bed acute mental health and addiction facility has opened at Rotorua Hospital, replacing the outdated 45-year-old unit and providing faster access to support for people in the Lakes district. The facility features individual bedrooms, therapy spaces, family areas, and quieter zones tailored to different needs, enhancing care for patients and working conditions for staff. This $50 million investment is part of a broader Mental Health Infrastructure Programme aimed at improving facilities nationwide and expanding support services to prevent the need for inpatient care.

Tags: Rotorua Hospital Mental Health Addiction Facility Matt Doocey Lakes District Mental Health Wellbeing and Recovery Unit Te Whare Oranga Tangata o Whakaue Mental Health Infrastructure Programme Inpatient Care New Zealand