Measurement-Based Care Platform for New Zealand Mental Health & Addiction Services
Compliant with New Zealand's Privacy Act 2020 and Health Information Privacy Code. Aligned with Te Whatu Ora guidelines. 103+ validated assessments, NZD pricing, and a K10-first clinical workflow trusted by NGOs and private practices across Aotearoa.
Built for New Zealand Healthcare
Every feature designed around New Zealand's privacy law, Te Whatu Ora requirements, and the clinical tools New Zealand practitioners actually use.
Privacy Act 2020 & HIPC Compliance
Fully compliant with the New Zealand Privacy Act 2020 and the Health Information Privacy Code (HIPC). Data hosted in New Zealand to meet health information localisation requirements.
K10 & PCNZ-Recommended Tools
The Kessler Psychological Distress Scale (K10) is Te Whatu Ora's primary population screening tool. HiBoop supports K10 monitoring alongside PHQ-9, GAD-7, and 100+ additional instruments.
New Zealand Data Residency
Patient data stored in New Zealand cloud infrastructure. No offshore health data transfers. Meets HIPC Rule 5 (storage and security) for health agencies.
Te Whatu Ora Alignment
Outcome measures, reporting formats, and care pathways aligned with Te Whatu Ora (Health New Zealand) national mental health and addiction service standards.
NZD Pricing — No Conversion Surprises
All subscriptions invoiced in New Zealand dollars. GST-registered. Compatible with NGO funding models, DHB contracts, and EAP platforms operating in New Zealand.
NGO & PHO Ready
Multi-site support for NGOs, Primary Health Organisations (PHOs), and community mental health providers. Role-based access aligns with New Zealand's multidisciplinary team model.
Mental health in New Zealand
Epidemiological data from national surveys, ministries of health, and peer-reviewed clinical research.
Adults with high or very high psychological distress (%)
+72.5% increase in high distress between 2016/17 and 2022/23.
Serving Clinics Across Aotearoa New Zealand
HiBoop supports behavioural health services across New Zealand's regions, from large hospital-based teams to solo practitioners in rural areas.
Auckland / Tāmaki Makaurau
Te Whatu Ora Northern region
Wellington / Te Whanganui-a-Tara
Capital & Coast DHB region
Canterbury / Waitaha
Waitaha Canterbury region
Waikato / Hamilton
Waikato and Bay of Plenty
Otago / Southland
Te Whatu Ora Southern region
All Other Regions
Hawke's Bay, Taranaki, Northland, Marlborough, Nelson, West Coast, and remote areas, including telehealth-first services
Why New Zealand clinics choose HiBoop
Privacy-First, Funder-Ready
- Compliant with Privacy Act 2020 & Health Information Privacy Code Rule 5
- K10 built-in, Te Whatu Ora's national population screener, one click
- Accepted by NGO funders, EAP platforms, and PHO quality frameworks
- Outcomes reports formatted for Ministry of Health / Te Whatu Ora reporting
- Multi-site support for community teams with diverse funding arrangements
NZD pricing & support
Transparent pricing in NZD with flexible payment options for clinics of every size.
50+ validated assessments for New Zealand clinics
Every tool is validated against New Zealand's clinical practice guidelines.
Primary Screens (Te Whatu Ora)
- • K10 (Kessler-10)
- • PHQ-9 (Depression)
- • GAD-7 (Anxiety)
- • AUDIT (Alcohol Use)
Trauma & PTSD
- • PCL-5 (PTSD)
- • IES-R (Impact of Event)
- • ACE (Adverse Childhood Experiences)
- • C-SSRS (Suicide Risk)
Child & Adolescent
- • SCARED (Anxiety)
- • Vanderbilt ADHD
- • CRAFFT (Substance Use)
- • PHQ-A (Adolescent Depression)
Cultural & Specialist Tools
- • WHODAS 2.0 (Functioning)
- • WHO-QOL (Quality of Life)
- • MDQ (Bipolar)
- • OCI-R (OCD)
Grants & funding for New Zealand mental health clinics
Federal and provincial funding programs that support measurement-based care implementation.
Te Whatu Ora Primary Mental Health and Addiction Programme
Funded Access to Psychological Therapies (IAPT-aligned) initiative. Primary care mental health practices using standardised outcome measures may qualify for enhanced contract funding. K10 and PHQ-9 are specified outcome tools.
Mental Health Foundation — Digital Wellbeing Grants
Community mental health organisations adopting digital outcome tracking and measurement tools can apply for innovation grants through the MHF's annual funding rounds.
PHO Quality Improvement Programme
Most New Zealand PHOs administer practice improvement and digital health adoption funding for affiliated GP and mental health practices. Measurement-based care platforms qualify under outcome monitoring line items.
Resources for New Zealand practitioners
Billing guides, compliance documentation, and clinical practice resources.
Clinical practice resources · New Zealand
Official bodies, clinical guidelines, and regulatory references. New Zealand.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is HiBoop compliant with New Zealand's Privacy Act 2020?
Yes. HiBoop is fully compliant with the New Zealand Privacy Act 2020 and the Health Information Privacy Code (HIPC). All patient health information is processed under the 13 HIPC Rules, including Rule 5 (storage and security in New Zealand). Data is hosted in New Zealand cloud infrastructure with no offshore health data transfers. We maintain appropriate technical and organisational safeguards as required by the Privacy Act 2020.
Does HiBoop support the K10, Te Whatu Ora's mandated screener?
Yes. The Kessler Psychological Distress Scale (K10) is deeply integrated in HiBoop and is our recommended first-line assessment for New Zealand practitioners. K10 scoring, trend tracking, and export formats are aligned with Te Whatu Ora national reporting requirements. PHQ-9, GAD-7, AUDIT, and 100+ additional instruments are also available.
What pricing model works for New Zealand NGOs and PHOs?
HiBoop offers flexible NZD pricing suitable for NGOs with block funding, PHO-contracted practices, and private clinics. Pricing for small practices starts at NZ$350/month. NGO and PHO multi-site licensing available from NZ$750/month. Enterprise / health organisation pricing on request. GST invoicing available. We work with funders to structure contracts that align with your reporting and accountability requirements.
Can we use HiBoop for culturally appropriate Māori mental health services?
HiBoop's assessment library includes tools that have been validated in New Zealand populations. We are committed to supporting kaupapa Māori approaches to mental health. Our platform supports culturally adapted assessment workflows, and we work with Māori health providers to ensure tools are used in ways that respect tikanga and align with the Te Tiriti o Waitangi principles of partnership, protection, and participation.
Which New Zealand regions does HiBoop serve?
HiBoop serves behavioural health practices across all of New Zealand, from Auckland, Wellington, and Christchurch to regional and rural services in Northland, Waikato, Hawke's Bay, Taranaki, Nelson, Otago, and Southland. Telehealth-first providers serving remote communities are also supported.
Latest in mental health in New Zealand
Recent news, research, and policy from trusted sources.
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