Health New Zealand

Advance Notice – Crisis Recovery Café and Peer Support Services – Te Tai Tokerau (Northland)

Advance Notice – Crisis Recovery Café and Peer Support Services – Te Tai Tokerau (Northland)

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora intends to directly source Rākau Ora Limited to deliver a peer-led Crisis Recovery Café and Peer Support Specialist service in Te Tai Tokerau (Northland), with an initial focus on Kaitaia and regional reach including Kaikohe and Whangārei.

This procurement approach has been approved under an opt-out provision in accordance with Rule 11 (Public Services – Health Services) of the New Zealand Government Procurement Rules. The direct source approach recognises the specialised, community-based, and locality-specific nature of the service, and the importance of continuity and alignment with local needs.