Kia ora We are holding a public meeting for supporters and people interested in a human-rights-based approach to mental health. At the meeting we will be talking about CCHR’s latest exhibition held in Whanganui and the plans to hold more events in other centres. Plus we will be discussing the latest mental health report and… Read more

Whanganui, New Zealand — 19–25 February 2026 The Citizens Commission on Human Rights NZ is hosting a public exhibition in Whanganui from 19 to 25 February 2026, examining abuse, neglect, and torture within New Zealand’s psychiatric hospitals and mental health institutions. The exhibition presents displays showing serious human rights violations experienced by patients, including the… Read more

For 50 years, survivors of Lake Alice, with support from the Citizen’s Commission on Human Rights (NZ), have tirelessly pursued justice. Their dedication prompted a UN investigation, compelling the government to acknowledge the abuse and start compensating victims. Tonight, @CCHR-NZ is honored as the 2025 Mitre 10 Community of the Year Winner. For five decades,… Read more

Career Practitioner And Director Of CCHR: On The Compulsory And Coercive Measures Used Under The Mental Health Act: 22 August 2024 Richard Vernall, Career Practitioner, and Mike Ferris, Director of the Citizens Commission on Human Rights (CCHR), joined Rodney to discuss their work supporting those under the Mental Health Act in NZ. Listen Read more