"That voice you're hearing in your mind that's telling you that you're useless? That's wrong."
In 2019, the Government announced an unprecedented $1.9 billion package for mental health. A further $100 million was added in Budget 2022.
It comes after a report found abuse of customer centre staff is on the rise and has reached unprecedented levels.
"Just because the operator is faceless doesn't mean you can treat them like a non-entity."
More than 300 Hawke's Bay locals came together for Mates of Mates for Mates.
The meetings would involve a group of people all experiencing mental distress.
These numbers more than quadrupled by the age of eight.
The number of people dying by suspected suicide in New Zealand has increased compared to last year.
The latest figures have been released by the Deputy Chief Coroner.