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Lifeline Aotearoa, one of New Zealand’s longest-running mental health helplines, is reducing its operating hours due to significant and ongoing funding challenges.

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09 October 2026

Lifeline delivers $7.50 in social value for every $1 invested on almost no government funding

New Social Return on Investment report finds Lifeline creates $14.73 million in social value each year, and could create millions more with sustainable funding

10 September 2026

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Lifeline Aotearoa welcomed a review praising its crisis support and clinical practices while highlighting funding pressures.

08 September 2026

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06 November 2025

Lifeline Aotearoa reduces operating hours due to funding constraints