Alcohol And Mental Health Symposium
M ā te Wai, Ka Ora Transforming Our Waters, Transforming Ourselves
Parliament Building, Wellington 5 May 2025
The symposium was an opportunity to identify key action areas for prevention and early intervention in this important area. Hosted by Aotearoa New Zealand's first-ever Minister for Mental Health, Hon. Matt Doocey.
Videos now available below:
Alcohol and Mental Health Symposium, Parliament, 5 May 2025 (part 1)
Start: Matua Nate, Te Ātiawa, Pōwhiri (welcome to whenua, welcome to Parliament)
07.15 - MC, Jehan Casinader (opening).
12.50 - Opening address, Andrew Galloway, Executive Director, Alcohol Healthwatch.
22.30 - Message from Symposium partner, Liz Baxter, Executive Officer, APSAD.
25.15 - MC, Jehan Casinader - reflections and welcome to the Minister for Mental Health, Hon Matt Doocey.
32.40 - Ministerial address, Hon. Matt Doocey, Minister for Mental Health.
Alcohol and Mental Health Symposium, Parliament, 5 May 2025 (part 2)
Start - MC, Jehan Casinader introducing Tom Devine, Health NZ
01.35 - Strengthening the focus on prevention and early intervention Tom Devine, Group Manager, Alcohol Harm Prevention, Health New Zealand.
15.35 - Panel discussion: Transforming our waters, navigating the awa ahead.
Mike Tuala, CAYAD, Auckland Council
Inspector Ian Paulin, National Manager, Alcohol Harm Prevention, NZ Police
Dr Vicki Mcfarlane, Senior Medical Officer, Health NZ
Professor Joe Boden, University of Otago
42.50 - Panel discussion: Lived experience, youth aspirations for positive change.
Jessie Witeri, E Tipu E Rea Whānau Services, Ngāti Whakāue, Ngāti Ngahere Te Whakatōhea
Eden Grimwood, Whāraurau
Lizzie Barratt, Alcohol Healthwatch
Gloria Tu’itupou, Youth Coordinator for WayFYnders, Community Practitioner with Rākau Tautoko
Facilitator: Dr Rose Crossin, University of Otago
Alcohol and Mental Health Symposium, Parliament, 5 May 2025 (Part 3)
Start: Reflections from the Australian experience, Kristie Cocotis, FARE
37.39 - Interactive session, development of a symposium consensus statement
48.10 - Zoe Witika Hawke, Reclaiming our Wai, CEO, E Tipu E Rea Whānau Services
Alcohol and Mental Health Symposium, Parliament, 5 May 2025 (part 4)
Start: Wairaki Divine Waters, Waiora Healing Waters, Matua Pat Mohi, Tihini Grant
1.05.56 - Dr Rose Crossin, closing address on behalf of APSAD
1.07.14 - Andrew Galloway, reflections and closing address, Alcohol Healthwatch
1.10.38 - Tom Devine, Health NZ, closing karakia.