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How many of the announced extra 40 FTEs, for Mental Health Crisis teams nationally, have been filled, if any?

Answered Question 17832 (2026)
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Ingrid Leary

Member for Taieri · Labour Party

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  • How many of the announced extra 40 FTEs, for Mental Health Crisis teams nationally, have been filled, if any?

Answered by

Hon Matt Doocey

Member for Waimakariri · National Party · Minister for Mental Health

Answer

I am advised that offers have been made for seven of the 40 FTE roles for mental health crisis teams nationally, and three of these people have been hired. I am further advised that active recruitment is underway for the remaining roles.