Promised Mental Health Strategy LaunchedHon Matt DooceyMinister for Mental Health6 August 2026Mental Health Minister Matt Doocey today launched the Mental Health and Wellbeing Strategy, setting a clear 10-year direction to improve mental health and addiction outcomes for all New Zealanders. “Ultimately, mental health deserves the same long-term direction and accountability as the rest of our health system. “As New Zealand’s first Mental Health Minister, I am pleased to deliver the country’s first Mental Health and Wellbeing Strategy under the Healthy Futures (Pae Ora) Act. Advertisement - scroll to continue reading“Some key areas of focus coming up across mental health will be:Launch AI Navigation to enable people to easily access mental health and addiction services. Their voices will help deliver a mental health and addiction system that works better for New Zealanders.”