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Government launches five-year suicide prevention action plan

NZ HeraldRNZThe PostWaikato TimesThe PressTuesday 17 June 2025 · 5 outlets · 3 reports · updated

In this story Matt Doocey

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Mental Health Minister Matt Doocey has released a targeted five-year plan to address New Zealand's high suicide rates. The whole-of-government approach was developed using contributions from 400 individuals and organisations. Last year, more than 600 New Zealanders died by suspected suicide.

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First reported by NZ Herald, Tue 17 Jun 2025, 9:00am · 3 reports from 3 outlets over 43 minutes
  1. NZ HeraldNZ Herald

    New suicide prevention action plan released amid ‘stubbornly high’ rates (opens in new tab)

  2. RNZRNZ

    Government launches Suicide Prevention Action Plan (opens in new tab)

  3. The PostThe Post via RNZ

    New plan launched to tackle New Zealand’s ‘stubbornly high’ suicide rates (opens in new tab)

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