New figures from Te Hiringa Mahara-Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission show a significant decrease in young people accessing specialist mental health and addiction care, with 16,000 fewer individuals seen in the year to June 2024. Chief executive Karen Orsborn highlighted concerns about the workforce shortages and increasing complexity of needs contributing to the decline, particularly among those aged under 25. Urgent action and a focus on improving access for young people are recommended by the Commission to address these challenges.
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Ashburton supermarket crash: Footage shows the moment car ploughs into store
Mayank Patel, a retailer at Allenton Fresh Supermarket in Ashburton, experienced a near-death incident when a car crashed through the store's front on Thursday. The dramatic event occurred just before 6 PM while Patel was restocking the cigarette cabinet behind the counter, and it was captured on camera. The crash caused significant chaos and concern for Patel and the customers present at the time. Full Article
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