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Mental Health and Addiction 2026 General Election Political Debate

Atamira | Platform will be hosting the only Mental Health and Addiction 2026 General Election Debate. Major political parties have confirmed they will attend and participate in this debate and will pitch their parties’ policies for mental health and addiction. There will also be a question-and-answer session. The event is open to the public and will also be live streamed.

When: Monday 31 August, 6pm to 8pm

Where: Wellington College, 15 Dufferin Street, Mount Victoria, Wellington 6021

Facilitator: Michael Morrah, one of New Zealand’s leading investigative journalists.

Political party spokespeople:

ACT party – Laura McClure

Green party – Kahurangi Carter

Labour party – Ingrid Leary

Māori party – Oriini Kaipara

National party - Matt Doocey, Minister of Mental Health & Mental Health Spokesperson

New Zealand First – Jenny Marcroft

This is a key opportunity for our sector to come together and ensure our collective voice is heard ahead of the election. Hear directly from political parties about their positions, policies and commitments for mental health and addiction.Help share and influence priorities for the next Government and beyond. Engage on wider issues, including the social determinants of health affecting our communities. This is the only MH&A focused election debate for 2026

You can learn more about Atamira | Platform’s Priorities for the 2026 general election here.

Registration is available here. If you would like to attend as a m

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