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Our Vision, Tirohanga

The Mental Health Foundation of New Zealand is a charity that works towards creating a society free from discrimination, where all people enjoy positive mental health & wellbeing.

Ko Te Tari Hauora Hinengaro o Aotearoa, he kaupapa aroha, he kaupapa āki, kia mutu ngā mahi whakaparahako, kia mauri tau te noho a ngā tāngata katoa ā hinengaro, ā tinana, ā wairua, hei oranga mō te tangata, hei oranga mō te whānau, tae noa atu kI ngā tōpūtanga, ki ngā hapori hoki.

What We Do

We help individuals flourish.

Suicide
Prevention

Comprehensive suicide prevention resources, information and ways to get support.
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Improve
Wellbeing

We are committed to an Aotearoa where we can all feel good and do well. Find tools and support to build and sustain wellbeing.
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Information
& Advice

Information for anyone going through a difficult time, for people supporting someone they care about, and those interested in mental health and wellbeing.
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Campaigns
& Programmes

Supporting our vision of an Aotearoa where all people thrive. Read about our campaigns, programmes and projects that support mental wellbeing.
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Policy
& Advocacy

Evidence-based policy and advocacy, incorporating mātauranga Māori, to have a positive effect on the mental health and wellbeing of all New Zealanders.
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External Links

Health, not haste

Join our call to stop the Police withdrawing from mental health callouts, until an alternative service is operating.
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Latest News

You can view all of our latest news here, or browse our website to find more articles, stories, resources and more.

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News / Statements, 12 May 25

Petition to stop hasty police withdrawal delive...

The Mental Health Foundation of New Zealand (the MHF) has today delivered a petition signed by over 16,000 concerned ...
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News / News, 10 Apr 25

Health, not haste

MHF calls on Police to stop their planned withdrawal of mental health callout responses, until a suitable alternative...
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News / News, 21 Jan 25

Retained Minister can now prioritise mental hea...

The MHF calls for investment in Budget 2025
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