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18 Sep 2025Matt Doocey

Matt Doocey - North Canterbury News September 2025

As local MP for Waimakariri I am a strong advocate for ensuring we have an appropriate level of public services and infrastructure in order to keep

10 Sep 2025Matt Doocey

Minister marks World Suicide Prevention Day

Mental Health Minister Matt Doocey today joined MATES in Construction and ASB for World Suicide Prevention Day for the launch of the Construction Industry Wellbeing Survey.

28 Aug 2025Matt Doocey

Matt Doocey - North Canterbury News August 2025

Thank you to all of those who attended my latest over-60s coffee morning at the Kaiapoi Club on Saturday morning. As expected, there were plenty of

9 Aug 2025Matt Doocey

Minister launches mental health campaign

Mental Health Minister Matt Doocey today announced a national promotion campaign focused on getting Kiwis to Top Up with everyday actions that promote better mental health.

31 Jul 2025Matt Doocey

Maternal mental health boost for four regions

More women and families in need of specialist mental health support during and after pregnancy will soon have better access to care, with new investment being

30 Jul 2025Matt Doocey

Sign the Petition: Turf the T2 lane over the Waimakariri Bridge

SIGN THE PETITION: Turf the T2 lane over the Waimakariri bridge. As Waimakariri MP I am calling on NZTA to turf the T2 lane over the

26 Jul 2025Matt Doocey

Common-sense change clears way for counsellors

Mental Health Minister Matt Doocey says the completion of a revised accreditation process has removed an unnecessary workforce barrier preventing more than 330 experienced counsellors from

24 Jul 2025Matt Doocey

Gumboot Friday supporting young people faster

Mental Health Minister Matt Doocey joined the Gumboot Friday team today, an initiative that is helping thousands of young people access mental health support faster. “We

22 Jul 2025Matt Doocey

July Newsletter

A sad week for Waimakariri with the passing of community stalwart Neill Price, a loyal advocate for his hometown Kaiapoi and the RSA. Neill worked tirelessly

27 Jun 2025Simeon Brown · Matt Doocey

New mental health centre to transform care in the Wellington region

Health Minister Simeon Brown and Mental Health Minister Matt Doocey have today marked the beginning of construction on the new Sir Mark Dunajtschik Mental Health Centre

26 Jun 2025Matt Doocey

New Taranaki Mental Health Facility opens

Minister for Mental Health Matt Doocey today officially opened Te Puna Wai Kātea, a new mental health facility set to improve mental health and addiction outcomes

24 Jun 2025Matt Doocey

Changes for prescribing ADHD medications

Minister for Mental Health Matt Doocey has welcomed prescribing changes that will enable GPs and nurse practitioners to diagnose and treat adults with Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

22 May 2025Matt Doocey

Budget 2025: Mental distress 111 calls to get a mental health response

The Government is overhauling the way emergency services respond to 111 calls from people experiencing mental distress, Minister for Mental Health Matt Doocey says. Budget 2025

28 Apr 2025Matt Doocey

Women’s Refuge receives funding boost

Minister for Mental Health Matt Doocey is pleased to announce today that the Women’s Refuge is the latest recipient of the Government’s Mental Health and Addiction

15 Apr 2025Matt Doocey

Mental health peer support service starts in Christchurch Hospital

Mental Health Minister Matt Doocey says it was excellent to meet with Christchurch Hospital Emergency Department staff and peer support specialists today to mark the start

14 Apr 2025Matt Doocey

Rural Health Roadshow to hear from rural communities

Associate Health Minister with responsibility for Rural Health and Minister for Mental Health Matt Doocey announced today he will be coming to 12 rural locations across

11 Apr 2025Simeon Brown · Matt Doocey

New mental health and addictions facility officially opened in Whangārei

Health Minister Simeon Brown and Mental Health Minister Matt Doocey have today officially opened Manaia House, a new community mental health and addictions facility in the