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flag New Zealand officials knew police mental health support was flawed but delayed reforms over cost, prompting a family-led response.

flag New Zealand government documents reveal that senior officials knew the police force’s internal mental injury system, dubbed a "mini-ACC," is flawed, costly, and ineffective, despite a 2024 WorkSafe report calling it "unsafe by design." flag Officials acknowledged systemic issues including trauma exposure, inconsistent support, and leadership failures but rejected reforms due to cost concerns. flag In response, the Blue Hope Foundation is launching a family-led support network offering advocacy, legal aid, and confidential resources, citing a lack of action from official channels. flag The Ombudsman is reviewing MBIE’s withholding of key policy advice, while advocates demand transparency, independent oversight, and national adoption of mental health protections for police.

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