A mental wellbeing programme for primary and intermediate school students will be expanded to five more district health board areas.
Mana Ake started in 2018 in Canterbury and Kaikōura, and was a response to the ongoing trauma some tamariki were experiencing following the earthquakes.
Now more year 1 to 8 pupils will receive extra help if they're struggling.
Our reporter Kirsty Frame was at the announcement in Auckland.
