Articles tagged with Recovery
Gisborne Opens New Crisis Recovery Café for Mental Health Support
1 week ago | 197 viewsMental Health Minister Matt Doocey officially opened Gisborne’s new Crisis Recovery Café, a safe, non-clinical space where people experiencing mental health and addiction challenges can receive peer support and connect with community services without a referral. The café, run by Te Kupenga Net Trust, operates weekdays and aims to provide an alternative to emergency departments, emphasizing the importance of wraparound support and peer workers who understand lived experiences. This initiative is part of a broader rollout of eight Crisis Recovery Cafés nationwide to improve mental health support through trusted community organizations.
Tags: Matt Doocey Te Kupenga Net Trust Gisborne Crisis Recovery Café Te Kāuta café Mental Health Minister Tairāwhiti peer support emergency departments addiction challengesNew Zealand Improves Mental Health Access with Faster Support and More Workers
3 weeks ago | 260 viewsNew Zealand's mental health and addiction services are improving, with faster access to support and more frontline workers, as evidenced by meeting four out of five key targets and increased demand for primary care. The government has implemented significant workforce expansions, new training pathways, and enhanced crisis response initiatives, resulting in reduced vacancy rates and better timeliness of services. Independent confirmation from the Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission highlights ongoing progress, though challenges remain, particularly in emergency department wait times, as efforts continue to build a more effective mental health system.
Tags: Matt Doocey Mental Health Minister New Zealand Mental Health and Addiction Health New Zealand Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission Clinical Psychology Psychiatry Crisis Recovery Cafés Peer Support WorkersSeasonal Closure Protects Orange Roughy Spawning to Aid Fishery Recovery
1 month ago | 343 viewsA seasonal closure of 4,983 square kilometres in the East and South Chatham Rise fishery will protect spawning orange roughy from early June to mid-July annually to aid stock recovery. This measure, alongside reduced commercial catch limits, responds to assessments showing the fishery is under pressure and aims to ensure the species' sustainability and ongoing economic benefits. The decision followed public consultation, balancing scientific advice and stakeholder feedback, while allowing commercial fishing in other areas and times.
Tags: Shane Jones orange roughy East and South Chatham Rise ESCR fishery deepwater fishery spawning closure commercial catch limit New Zealand fisheries management stock recoveryNew Zealand’s Environmental Future: Waste Management, Legislation & Innovation Updates
1 month ago | 376 viewsThe new Minister for the Environment emphasized the government’s commitment to modernizing waste management legislation, enhancing recycling systems, and implementing extended producer responsibility schemes to reduce waste and environmental harm while supporting economic growth. Key initiatives include updating the Waste Minimisation Act, improving waste levy allocations, addressing construction and demolition waste, and advancing planning system reforms through the creation of a unified ministry (MCERT) to streamline environmental and infrastructure governance. The Minister highlighted ongoing collaboration with industry sectors like WasteMINZ, acknowledging their vital role in driving practical, innovative solutions for a sustainable and resilient New Zealand.
Tags: Parul Nic WasteMINZ Tyrewise Agrecovery Tāhunanui Beach Peel Forest Selwyn Ministry for the Environment MCERTNew South Island Crisis Recovery Café Opens in Dunedin for Mental Health Support
3 months ago | 839 viewsMental Health Minister Matt Doocey announced the opening of the second South Island Crisis Recovery Café in Dunedin, providing a calm, peer-led, non-clinical space for people experiencing mental distress as an alternative to busy emergency departments. The cafés, operated by the Otago Mental Health Support Trust, will run at two sites in South Dunedin and North East Valley, offering 16 hours of support weekly and connecting individuals to long-term community services. This initiative is part of a broader mental health plan to enhance crisis response through increased peer support workers and faster access to care.
Tags: Matt Doocey Otago Mental Health Support Trust South Island Crisis Recovery Café Dunedin North East Valley peer support mental health crisis recovery addiction challenges emergency departmentsSouth Island’s First Crisis Recovery Café Opens in Christchurch for Mental Health Support
3 months ago | 833 viewsSouth Island’s first Crisis Recovery Café has opened in Christchurch, providing a calm, peer-led space for people experiencing mental distress as an alternative to emergency departments. The café, run by local organizations with lived experience in mental health and addiction support, offers immediate access without referrals and connects clients to long-term community services. This initiative is part of a broader mental health plan aimed at faster crisis response, increased frontline workers, and expanded peer support across various settings in New Zealand.
Tags: Crisis Recovery Café Christchurch Mental Health Minister Matt Doocey Purapura Whetu Odyssey House Trust Stepping Stone Trust peer support mental health addiction supportNew Zealand Invests $80M in Critical Minerals to Boost Regional Growth and Jobs
4 months ago | 717 viewsThe New Zealand Government has allocated $80 million from the Regional Infrastructure Fund to develop and process domestic critical minerals, aiming to boost jobs, investment, and regional economic recovery. Critical minerals are vital for modern technologies and global supply chains, and New Zealand seeks to position itself as a reliable source while fostering advanced processing and international partnerships. The funding supports projects aligned with the Minerals Strategy, with applications accepted and successful initiatives to be announced after evaluation.
Tags: Winston Peters Shane Jones Regional Infrastructure Fund Critical Minerals Minerals Strategy New Zealand Government Regional Development Economic Recovery Supply Chain Rare EarthsNew Te Piringa Āhuru Crisis Recovery Café Opens in South Auckland
5 months ago | 1069 viewsMental Health Minister Matt Doocey officially opened Te Piringa Āhuru, a new Crisis Recovery Café in South Auckland, providing a calm, peer-led, non-clinical space for people experiencing mental health or addiction challenges. The café, run by Ember, offers peer support workers who connect individuals to community services and provide empathetic understanding from lived experience, enhancing hope and recovery. This initiative is part of a broader government mental health plan to expand crisis recovery cafés nationwide, increase frontline workers, and improve crisis response services.
Tags: Matt Doocey Te Piringa Āhuru Ember South Auckland New Zealand Whanganui New Plymouth Whakatāne Mental Health Minister Crisis Recovery CaféNZ Government Commits to Fiscal Discipline with Surplus Target by 2029
7 months ago | 974 viewsFinance Minister Nicola Willis emphasizes the need for continued fiscal discipline to restore New Zealand’s budget surplus and reduce debt, despite Treasury’s forecast of a strong economic recovery with 3% growth and low inflation. The government aims for a surplus by 2028/29 through a medium-term fiscal consolidation strategy, maintaining tight control over discretionary spending and limiting operating allowances to $2.4 billion next year. Priorities include health, education, defence, and law and order, with new funding to come from savings and reprioritisation, ensuring the country remains fiscally responsible compared to other advanced economies.
Tags: Nicola Willis New Zealand Treasury Budget OBEGALx fiscal discipline economic recovery debt inflation governmentGovernment Boosts Funding for New Plymouth Crisis Recovery Café
7 months ago | 685 viewsMinister for Mental Health Matt Doocey announced increased government funding for New Plymouth's local crisis recovery café, run by Taranaki Retreat, to provide a calm, peer-led alternative to emergency departments for those in mental distress. This investment is part of a broader mental health plan that includes expanding peer support roles and establishing new crisis recovery cafés nationwide by June 2026. The initiative aims to deliver faster access to support, more frontline workers, and improved crisis response through community-based solutions.
Tags: Matt Doocey Taranaki Retreat New Plymouth New Zealand Minister for Mental Health peer support workers crisis recovery café emergency departments mental health GovernmentNew Zealand Launches National Rural Recycling Scheme for Farm Plastics and Agrichemicals
7 months ago | 677 viewsNew Zealand’s Government has approved regulations for a nationwide rural recycling scheme that consolidates existing agrichemical and farm plastics programs into a single, free-to-use system to support sustainable farming and environmental protection. This industry-led initiative establishes a consistent product stewardship framework, encouraging shared responsibility among producers, sellers, and users to reduce waste and environmental impact while improving productivity. The scheme also extends benefits beyond farming, providing national take-back services for forestry, manufacturing, hospitality, tourism, and local authorities, promoting safer and cleaner rural communities.
Tags: Penny Simmonds New Zealand Agrecovery Plasback Ministry for the Environment Waste Minimisation Act farmers growers Environment Minister rural recycling schemeGovernment Announces Further Funding for Storm-Damaged Farmers
8 months ago | 890 viewsThe Government has allocated additional funding to aid farmers and growers in Southland, Clutha, and Hurunui districts in recovering from storm damage. Severe weather caused extensive destruction to powerlines, farm buildings, infrastructure, and affected dairy farms with prolonged power outages. The Rural Support Trusts in North Canterbury, Otago, and Southland are receiving up to $70,000 to assist in coordinating recovery efforts and supporting those in need, in addition to the $250,000 previously allocated for storm-affected communities.
Tags: Government funding farmers growers storm damage Agriculture Minister Todd McClay Rural Communities Minister Mark Patterson power outages recovery efforts Rural Support TrustsGovernment Boosts Crisis Response with $61.6M Investment in Mental Health Services
8 months ago | 807 viewsMinister for Mental Health Matt Doocey has announced a $61.6 million funding boost to improve crisis response services, including adding 40 frontline clinical staff for crisis assessment teams nationwide, establishing two new peer-led acute alternative services, and expanding peer support in emergency departments and Crisis Recovery Cafés. The initiative aims to reduce wait times for crisis assessment and inpatient beds, provide more choice and quicker support for those in mental health distress, and enhance the peer support workforce. This investment complements previous efforts, such as the roll-out of mental health co-response teams and improving crisis helpline capacity, to ensure timely and effective support for individuals reaching out for help.
Tags: Matt Doocey Mental Health Crisis Response Peer Support Frontline Workers Crisis Recovery Cafés Budget 2025 Clinical Staff Emergency Departments Crisis Assessment TeamsGovernment Announces $100,000 Aid for Kaikōura and Hurunui Communities
8 months ago | 1142 viewsThe Government is providing an additional $100,000 to Mayoral Relief Funds for Kaikōura and Hurunui communities affected by severe weather, in addition to a $150,000 contribution to Southland and Clutha funds. Each of the Kaikōura and Hurunui districts will receive $25,000 to aid in response and recovery efforts. The Ministry for Primary Industries is also contributing $25,000 to each district to support rural sector recovery efforts.
Tags: Government Mayoral Relief Funds Kaikōura Hurunui Mark Mitchell Emergency Management Recovery Ministry for Primary Industries Rural sector CommunitiesWhakatāne’s Resilience Café Receives Government Funding Boost for Extended Hours and Capacity
8 months ago | 893 viewsMinister for Mental Health Matt Doocey announced additional funding for Whakatāne’s Resilience Café during the Rural Health Roadshow's final stop. The funding will extend the café's hours, increase staff capacity, and support the expansion of peer support services. This initiative is part of the government's plan to enhance mental health support, including the establishment of six new Crisis Recovery Cafes by June 2026.
Tags: Minister for Mental Health Matt Doocey Whakatāne Resilience Café Government peer support specialists New Zealand crisis recovery cafes mental health plan Rural Health Roadshow