News and media releases

New nurses seek mental health and addictions careers

Published Wednesday 28 Nov 2018

The Mental Health, Addictions and Intellectual Disability Service (MHAIDS) has welcomed 13 new nurses to its specialist training programme.

Capital & Coast DHB and Regional Public Health response to Porirua suicide cluster

Published Friday 2 Nov 2018

Capital & Coast DHB and Regional Public Health are satisfied with our response to the recent tragic suicides in Porirua. We are working to ensure members of the community, who may be at risk, are well-supported.

NZNO strike action to proceed on 12 July

Published Tuesday 10 Jul 2018

The New Zealand Nurses Organisation (NZNO) has advised that its members have voted to reject the revised offer from DHBs.

Strike notice withdrawn – services on 5 July

Published Friday 29 Jun 2018

The strike notice received from the New Zealand Nurses Organisation by all District Health Boards for Thursday, 5 July has been withdrawn.

New home for Wellington Community Mental Health and Addictions Services

Published Friday 27 Apr 2018

Yesterday saw the official opening ceremony of the new Wellington Community Mental Health and Addictions Services location at 113 Adelaide Road in Wellington.

Growing diversity strengthens mental health services

Published Thursday 19 Apr 2018

The changing face of local communities is being increasingly reflected by those working to support people with mental health needs.

DHB reaches settlement with complainant

Published Friday 6 Apr 2018

Capital & Coast DHB has reached a settlement with complainant Lyn Copland that is satisfactory to both parties.

Improving cardiovascular health a foot at a time

Published Friday 23 Mar 2018

A new initiative to improve the cardiovascular health of clients at Te Korowai-Whāriki – the regional forensic and rehabilitation inpatient mental health service – has been given a kick-start with the donation of 23 pairs of new running shoes

Feeding the mind and body for overall wellbeing

Published Wednesday 28 Feb 2018

Work to nurture healthier diets and lifestyles is helping improve the overall wellbeing and increase the life expectancy of people with serious and enduring mental health needs.

E-cigarettes could be helpful for smoking cessation in hospitals

Published Friday 23 Feb 2018

Research published today in the New Zealand Medical Journal indicates electronic cigarettes, used as an alternative form of nicotine replacement, are well tolerated by alcoholics admitted to hospital for detoxification and could be helpful for curbing smoking during hospital stays.