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An Official Information Act response from Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora has clarified how ADHD is recognised within the national health workforce.
February 13, 2026 at 12:21 AM
An Official Information Act response from Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora has clarified how ADHD is recognised within the national health workforce.
An Official Information Act response from the Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand has clarified how ADHD is recognised within teacher education and professional standards.
The Council confirmed that ADHD is not explicitly mentioned in Initial Teacher Education (ITE) Programme Requirements.
The Council confirmed that ADHD is not explicitly mentioned in Initial Teacher Education (ITE) Programme Requirements.
February 12, 2026 at 1:22 AM
An Official Information Act response from the Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand has clarified how ADHD is recognised within teacher education and professional standards.
The Council confirmed that ADHD is not explicitly mentioned in Initial Teacher Education (ITE) Programme Requirements.
The Council confirmed that ADHD is not explicitly mentioned in Initial Teacher Education (ITE) Programme Requirements.
An OIA response from Manatū Taonga helps clarify how inclusion is treated in public media policy.
In an earlier request about ADHD visibility in cultural and public storytelling work, the Ministry advised that it did not believe it held much information explicitly referencing ADHD, if any.
In an earlier request about ADHD visibility in cultural and public storytelling work, the Ministry advised that it did not believe it held much information explicitly referencing ADHD, if any.
February 10, 2026 at 4:11 AM
An OIA response from Manatū Taonga helps clarify how inclusion is treated in public media policy.
In an earlier request about ADHD visibility in cultural and public storytelling work, the Ministry advised that it did not believe it held much information explicitly referencing ADHD, if any.
In an earlier request about ADHD visibility in cultural and public storytelling work, the Ministry advised that it did not believe it held much information explicitly referencing ADHD, if any.
ADHD Inquiry petition closed on 30 Jan 2026.
Validated count: 1,828 signatures.
Next phase: continuing to review OIA responses to help support the call for an inquiry.
Validated count: 1,828 signatures.
Next phase: continuing to review OIA responses to help support the call for an inquiry.
February 5, 2026 at 1:16 AM
ADHD Inquiry petition closed on 30 Jan 2026.
Validated count: 1,828 signatures.
Next phase: continuing to review OIA responses to help support the call for an inquiry.
Validated count: 1,828 signatures.
Next phase: continuing to review OIA responses to help support the call for an inquiry.
Parliamentary inquiries exist to examine complex, cross-sector issues affecting the public.
Ongoing systemic harm to people with ADHD warrants examination at that level.
Petition closes tomorrow, 30 January.
#disabilityequity
Ongoing systemic harm to people with ADHD warrants examination at that level.
Petition closes tomorrow, 30 January.
#disabilityequity
January 28, 2026 at 9:50 PM
Parliamentary inquiries exist to examine complex, cross-sector issues affecting the public.
Ongoing systemic harm to people with ADHD warrants examination at that level.
Petition closes tomorrow, 30 January.
#disabilityequity
Ongoing systemic harm to people with ADHD warrants examination at that level.
Petition closes tomorrow, 30 January.
#disabilityequity
MBIE confirmed that while ADHD in the workplace is considered an “emerging area of focus”, it has not developed any employment policy or guidance relating to ADHD.
OIA Request #18
OIA request and response: fyi.org.nz/request/3307...
OIA Request #18
OIA request and response: fyi.org.nz/request/3307...
fyi.org.nz
January 28, 2026 at 6:40 AM
MBIE confirmed that while ADHD in the workplace is considered an “emerging area of focus”, it has not developed any employment policy or guidance relating to ADHD.
OIA Request #18
OIA request and response: fyi.org.nz/request/3307...
OIA Request #18
OIA request and response: fyi.org.nz/request/3307...
Pharmac confirms ADHD medicine data is limited to volumes, not equity or outcomes.
OIA Request #7
fyi.org.nz/request/3309...
OIA Request #7
fyi.org.nz/request/3309...
fyi.org.nz
January 28, 2026 at 3:30 AM
Pharmac confirms ADHD medicine data is limited to volumes, not equity or outcomes.
OIA Request #7
fyi.org.nz/request/3309...
OIA Request #7
fyi.org.nz/request/3309...
Ministry for Pacific Peoples confirms it holds no
ADHD-specific policy or monitoring information.
OIA Request #24
ADHD-specific policy or monitoring information.
OIA Request #24
January 28, 2026 at 2:17 AM
Ministry for Pacific Peoples confirms it holds no
ADHD-specific policy or monitoring information.
OIA Request #24
ADHD-specific policy or monitoring information.
OIA Request #24
Ministry for Ethnic Communities confirms it holds no ADHD-specific policy or engagement information.
OIA Request #26
OIA Request #26
January 28, 2026 at 2:13 AM
Ministry for Ethnic Communities confirms it holds no ADHD-specific policy or engagement information.
OIA Request #26
OIA Request #26
Te Puni Kōkiri confirms it holds no ADHD-specific policy or monitoring information.
OIA Request #23
OIA Request #23
January 28, 2026 at 2:10 AM
Te Puni Kōkiri confirms it holds no ADHD-specific policy or monitoring information.
OIA Request #23
OIA Request #23
Final days to sign and share.
Thank you to everyone who has already 🫶
Signatures for the petition to Parliament calling for an ADHD inquiry closes on 30 January.
Here is the direct link to the petition on Parliament website: petitions.parliament.nz/42b5c524-f57...
Thank you to everyone who has already 🫶
Signatures for the petition to Parliament calling for an ADHD inquiry closes on 30 January.
Here is the direct link to the petition on Parliament website: petitions.parliament.nz/42b5c524-f57...
January 27, 2026 at 9:29 PM
Final days to sign and share.
Thank you to everyone who has already 🫶
Signatures for the petition to Parliament calling for an ADHD inquiry closes on 30 January.
Here is the direct link to the petition on Parliament website: petitions.parliament.nz/42b5c524-f57...
Thank you to everyone who has already 🫶
Signatures for the petition to Parliament calling for an ADHD inquiry closes on 30 January.
Here is the direct link to the petition on Parliament website: petitions.parliament.nz/42b5c524-f57...
Around 280,000 people in Aotearoa have ADHD, that's more than the population of Wellington City.
That deserves serious attention.
That deserves serious attention.
January 27, 2026 at 2:43 AM
Around 280,000 people in Aotearoa have ADHD, that's more than the population of Wellington City.
That deserves serious attention.
That deserves serious attention.
If everyone with ADHD showed up, we'd fill 2,333 Parliaments.
This isn't a niche issue - it's a national one.
This isn't a niche issue - it's a national one.
January 27, 2026 at 2:41 AM
If everyone with ADHD showed up, we'd fill 2,333 Parliaments.
This isn't a niche issue - it's a national one.
This isn't a niche issue - it's a national one.
With 5 days to go, the ADHD Inquiry petition is nearing close.
It asks Parliament to initiate a Select Committee inquiry into systemic harm to people with ADHD across health, education, employment and justice, and the need for a national strategy.
tinyurl.com/ADHDInquiryNZ
It asks Parliament to initiate a Select Committee inquiry into systemic harm to people with ADHD across health, education, employment and justice, and the need for a national strategy.
tinyurl.com/ADHDInquiryNZ
January 25, 2026 at 5:26 AM
With 5 days to go, the ADHD Inquiry petition is nearing close.
It asks Parliament to initiate a Select Committee inquiry into systemic harm to people with ADHD across health, education, employment and justice, and the need for a national strategy.
tinyurl.com/ADHDInquiryNZ
It asks Parliament to initiate a Select Committee inquiry into systemic harm to people with ADHD across health, education, employment and justice, and the need for a national strategy.
tinyurl.com/ADHDInquiryNZ
MSD confirms it does not hold ADHD-specific policy, funding, or reporting information.
fyi.org.nz/request/3306...
fyi.org.nz/request/3306...
fyi.org.nz
January 25, 2026 at 12:52 AM
MSD confirms it does not hold ADHD-specific policy, funding, or reporting information.
fyi.org.nz/request/3306...
fyi.org.nz/request/3306...
While ADHD sits within the Health portfolio, DPMC confirmed no ministry has formal cross-government oversight of ADHD.
fyi.org.nz/request/3305...
fyi.org.nz/request/3305...
fyi.org.nz
January 24, 2026 at 2:51 AM
While ADHD sits within the Health portfolio, DPMC confirmed no ministry has formal cross-government oversight of ADHD.
fyi.org.nz/request/3305...
fyi.org.nz/request/3305...
Health NZ confirms it is not responsible for implementing the ADHD Clinical Principles Framework.
Their role in relation to the 2026 prescribing changes is limited to updating clinical guidance via HealthPathways and supporting awareness through a national webinar.
fyi.org.nz/request/3311...
Their role in relation to the 2026 prescribing changes is limited to updating clinical guidance via HealthPathways and supporting awareness through a national webinar.
fyi.org.nz/request/3311...
fyi.org.nz
January 24, 2026 at 2:44 AM
Health NZ confirms it is not responsible for implementing the ADHD Clinical Principles Framework.
Their role in relation to the 2026 prescribing changes is limited to updating clinical guidance via HealthPathways and supporting awareness through a national webinar.
fyi.org.nz/request/3311...
Their role in relation to the 2026 prescribing changes is limited to updating clinical guidance via HealthPathways and supporting awareness through a national webinar.
fyi.org.nz/request/3311...
Children with ADHD were considered as a priority cohort for the Social Investment Fund, though this proposal did not proceed following Ministerial directions. Relevant Ministerial material is now being proactively released.
fyi.org.nz/request/3305...
fyi.org.nz/request/3305...
fyi.org.nz
January 24, 2026 at 1:45 AM
Children with ADHD were considered as a priority cohort for the Social Investment Fund, though this proposal did not proceed following Ministerial directions. Relevant Ministerial material is now being proactively released.
fyi.org.nz/request/3305...
fyi.org.nz/request/3305...
Stats NZ confirms ADHD data is limited and not systemically analysed across government.
fyi.org.nz/request/3305...
fyi.org.nz/request/3305...
fyi.org.nz
January 24, 2026 at 1:41 AM
Stats NZ confirms ADHD data is limited and not systemically analysed across government.
fyi.org.nz/request/3305...
fyi.org.nz/request/3305...
6 days left
People with ADHD have:
-higher rates of suicide attempts
-higher rates of anxiety and depression
-higher rates of homelessness
-lower lifetime income due to underemployment
This isn’t a personal failure. It’s a systems failure.
Please sign this petition.
tinyurl.com/ADHDInquiryNZ
People with ADHD have:
-higher rates of suicide attempts
-higher rates of anxiety and depression
-higher rates of homelessness
-lower lifetime income due to underemployment
This isn’t a personal failure. It’s a systems failure.
Please sign this petition.
tinyurl.com/ADHDInquiryNZ
Petitions are addressed to the House of Representatives and ask that the House do something about a policy or law, or put right a local or private concern.
tinyurl.com
January 23, 2026 at 7:41 PM
6 days left
People with ADHD have:
-higher rates of suicide attempts
-higher rates of anxiety and depression
-higher rates of homelessness
-lower lifetime income due to underemployment
This isn’t a personal failure. It’s a systems failure.
Please sign this petition.
tinyurl.com/ADHDInquiryNZ
People with ADHD have:
-higher rates of suicide attempts
-higher rates of anxiety and depression
-higher rates of homelessness
-lower lifetime income due to underemployment
This isn’t a personal failure. It’s a systems failure.
Please sign this petition.
tinyurl.com/ADHDInquiryNZ
25 days to go
January 5, 2026 at 6:19 AM
25 days to go
Dear people with ADHD in New Zealand
Sharing a community call for an ADHD inquiry.
tinyurl.com/ADHDInquiryNZ
Sharing a community call for an ADHD inquiry.
tinyurl.com/ADHDInquiryNZ
Petitions are addressed to the House of Representatives and ask that the House do something about a policy or law, or put right a local or private concern.
tinyurl.com
December 30, 2025 at 2:12 AM
Dear people with ADHD in New Zealand
Sharing a community call for an ADHD inquiry.
tinyurl.com/ADHDInquiryNZ
Sharing a community call for an ADHD inquiry.
tinyurl.com/ADHDInquiryNZ