Long-Awaited New Mental Health Ward Opens in Palmerston North

Long-awaited new mental health ward opens in Palmerston North

More than 11 years after the deaths of two patients at Palmerston North Hospital's mental health ward triggered damning reviews into the facility, a replacement has opened.

New Mental Health Unit opens in Palmerston North

Minister for Mental Health Matt Doocey today officially opened Ngā Wai Ngāro, a new acute mental health facility at Palmerston North Hospital. “This new unit marks a fundamental shift in how we support people in mental distress. It ensures that when someone is in need of support, they are in a safe, supportive environment designed to help them get well,” Mr Doocey says. “This $66.6 million investment delivers 28 modern patient bedrooms, therapy …