Introduced on Aug 31 2023. A member’s bill in the name of Katie Nimon, it requires the Minister of Health to consult with the Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission in the preparation of strategic documents, including Health Strategies, the NZ Health Plan, and the Government Policy Statement. It also requires the minister to prepare and determine a Mental Health and Wellbeing Strategy. First reading on Feb 14 with all parties in favour and sent to the health committee for consideration.

Pae Ora (Healthy Futures) (Improving Mental Health Outcomes) Amendment Bill