Tag: mental health
Classroom ‘kings’ – bringing hope to local kids
A former rugby league player and a Howick businessman are teaming up, and going in boots and all, aiming to reduce youth suicide.
A recent...
Nats to fund community mental health NGOs
National will help deliver faster access to mental health services for vulnerable New Zealanders by boosting community providers and NGOs, National Leader Christopher Luxon...
Local schools raise money for mental well being
Student leaders from east Auckland schools have been collaborating for a number of weeks to organise fundraising initiatives across the region.
In addition to mufti-days and...
Ross: Changes needed in mental health care
New Zealand is experiencing a mental health crisis and some of the numbers around this issue are staggering.
Almost 670 Kiwis took their own lives...
Quirky calendar raises funds for mental health
Local ladies are stepping up to raise awareness and funds for mental health with a cheeky calendar.
The Howick Hoo Hoops are a powerhooping movement...
Bullied boy became bully
For two years he sat outside the school staff room so that other kids wouldn't pick on him.
Then one day he was invited by...
Brown: “Mixed messages from Government on mental health”
Mental health is a significant issue facing New Zealand, with Labour coming to Government promising to make radical reforms to the sector.
We were repeatedly...
Running for Mental Health
If you know me at all you’ll know I’ve never been an athletic person. It’s not entirely through lack of trying- I’m very much...
