Articles tagged with Asian Communities

Agriculture (38) Animal Welfare (1) Business (29) Culture (15) Defense (1) Economy (17) Education (74) Employment (42) Energy (27) Environment (79) Finance (48) Government (11) Health (184) Housing (8) Immigration (16) Infrastructure (13) Law (82) Politics (164) Real Estate (25) Safety (1) Science (14) Social Welfare (7) Sports (6) Tax (3) Technology (26) Tourism (11) Trade (14) Transport (84) Urban Development (1)

New Zealand Sees Faster Access and Shorter ED Stays in Mental Health Services Q1 2025

22 hours ago | 33 views

New data for Q1 2025/26 shows significant improvements in New Zealand’s mental health and addiction access targets, with faster access to primary and specialist services and shorter emergency department stays compared to Q1 2024/25. Progress is evident nationally and across Māori, Pacific, and Asian communities, though shorter ED stays remain the biggest challenge, with efforts focused on supporting under-performing health districts. Minister Matt Doocey emphasizes the goal of equitable access to mental health support nationwide, crediting frontline workers for these advancements.

Tags: Matt Doocey New Zealand mental health addiction support emergency departments primary mental health specialist services Māori Pacific peoples Asian communities