Measurement-Based Care for New Zealand Mental Health Services
Compliant with New Zealand's Privacy Act 2020 and Health Information Privacy Code. Aligned with Te Whatu Ora guidelines. 100+ validated assessments, and a PHQ-9, GAD-7 and DASS-21 clinical workflow built for 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).
Validated Outcome Tools
HiBoop supports outcome monitoring with the PHQ-9, GAD-7 and DASS-21, alongside 100+ additional validated tools, with automated scoring and trend tracking.
Security You Can Explain to Clients
SOC 2 Type II attested. Data encrypted at rest and in transit, in line with HIPC Rule 5 (storage and security). Ask us about hosting region before you start.
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.
One Published Price List
Care is $25/month for one clinician, month to month. Team starts at $200/month with unlimited clinicians. Network is custom. One price list in US dollars, published on our pricing page.
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
Metro Auckland, North Shore, Waitematā, Counties Manukau | Te Whatu Ora Northern region | highest NGO and private practice density
Wellington / Te Whanganui-a-Tara
Wellington, Hutt Valley, Porirua, Kāpiti | Capital & Coast DHB region | government health agencies and EAP providers
Canterbury / Waitaha
Christchurch, Selwyn, Waimakariri | Waitaha Canterbury region | strong post-earthquake MBC adoption
Waikato / Hamilton
Hamilton, Tauranga, Rotorua | Waikato and Bay of Plenty | rural and Māori health service integration
Otago / Southland
Dunedin, Invercargill, Queenstown | Te Whatu Ora Southern region | university health services and rural clinics
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
- PHQ-9, GAD-7 and DASS-21 built in, one click to send and score
- A boop is a gentle check-in: clients complete measures between sessions, you see the trend before you meet
- Scores and reports export in standard formats, and you can export your data anytime
- Multi-site support for community teams with diverse funding arrangements
USD pricing & support
Transparent pricing in USD with flexible payment options for clinics of every size.
100+ validated scales for New Zealand clinics
Scales commonly referenced in New Zealand's clinical practice guidelines.
Primary Screens
- • DASS-21 (Depression, Anxiety, Stress)
- • PHQ-9 (Depression)
- • GAD-7 (Anxiety)
- • MAST (Alcohol Use)
Trauma & PTSD
- • PCL-5 (PTSD)
- • ITQ (Complex PTSD)
- • ACE (Adverse Childhood Experiences)
- • C-SSRS Screener (Suicide Risk)
Child & Adolescent
- • SCARED (Anxiety)
- • VADRS-Parent (ADHD, Parent Report)
- • CRAFFT-2.1 (Substance Use)
- • PHQ-A (Adolescent Depression)
Cultural & Specialist Tools
- • PSS-10 (Perceived Stress)
- • SWLS (Life Satisfaction)
- • MDQ (Bipolar)
- • OCI-R (OCD)
Grants & funding for New Zealand mental health clinics
Public and private 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. Ask your PHO whether outcome monitoring tools are an eligible line item.
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). SOC 2 Type II attested, with data encrypted at rest and in transit; ask us about hosting region. 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?
No. HiBoop does not currently offer the K10 (Kessler Psychological Distress Scale). For distress and symptom monitoring, HiBoop offers the DASS-21, PHQ-9 and GAD-7, with automated scoring and trend tracking, alongside 100+ additional validated tools.
What pricing model works for New Zealand NGOs and PHOs?
HiBoop has one price list, published on our pricing page in US dollars, and it is the same wherever you practise. Care is $25/month for one clinician, month to month, with no credit card to start. Team starts at $200/month with unlimited clinicians. Network is custom for multi-site organizations. You can export your data anytime.
Can we use HiBoop for culturally appropriate Māori mental health services?
HiBoop's library includes scales that have been studied in New Zealand populations. Talk to us about your service: we want the tools to be used in ways that respect tikanga and 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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