52570 (2024). Ingrid Leary to the Minister for Mental Health

52570 (2024). Ingrid Leary to the Minister for Mental Health: Do employees experiencing bullying in the hospitality sector need increased access to mental health services; if so, what, if anything, will the Minister do to address this?

Hon Matt Doocey: I am advised that WorkSafe provides extensive guidance, tools, and resources for employers and employees regarding workplace bullying. More information can be found here: https://www.worksafe.govt.nz/topic-and-industry/bullying/ As the Member will be aware, this Government has committed heavily to supporting the mental health of all New Zealanders. In the financial year 2024/2025, Health NZ’s mental health and addictions ring fenced budget will be over $2.6bn for the year - that’s an increase of approximately $200M from last year's $2.4bn once uplifts from Budget 2024 are budgeted for. The Member can read more about this, and a number of other initiatives that this Government is undertaking to support the mental wellbeing of New Zealanders here: https://www.beehive.govt.nz/speech/announcement-mental-health-targets-and-mental-health-and-addiction-community-sector