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Title: Weaponizing Vulnerability: The Use of the Mental Health Act in New Zealand
Introduction
The Mental Health Act (MHA) is meant to protect and care for vulnerable individuals, yet in New Zealand—and globally—it has been manipulated into a tool of control, oppression, and abuse. This weaponization silences dissent, perpetuates injustice, and targets individuals already enduring profound challenges. My story illustrates how this law has been wielded against me, reflecting a broader systemic issue.
Original Narrative: A Personal Account of Abuse
My experience began when authorities invoked the Mental Health Act to detain and silence me unjustly. Under the guise of "care," I faced forced incarceration, deprivation of rights, and denial of basic human dignity. Detained for far longer than the law allows—up to two weeks for psychiatric assessment—I endured psychological manipulation, denial of medical treatment, and systemic gaslighting.
The abuse reached its peak when I was forcibly medicated and threatened, creating scars on my mind and body. This misuse of power was a direct violation of my international rights, further deepened by the torture I endured at Nga Wha Prison.
What Has Happened Since
Since publishing my initial account, the ongoing misuse of power has only become more evident. My attempts to seek justice have been met with bureaucratic roadblocks and deliberate delays. Complaints to the IPCA and the Human Rights Commission have yielded little progress, reflecting a systemic failure to hold perpetrators accountable. Meanwhile, the evidence of mistreatment and corruption mounts:
1. Institutional Betrayal: The delay and obstruction in addressing my complaints point to a culture of protecting "mates" over seeking truth and justice. This pattern of shielding offenders has undermined my faith in institutions like ACC, GCSB, and the police.
2. New Forms of Retaliation: Attempts to expose these abuses have been met with intensified harassment, including unlawful surveillance, the withholding of personal records, and character defamation. This systemic retaliation seeks to discredit and silence me further.
3. Human Rights Violations: From restricting basic needs during detention to orchestrated psychological torment, the abuse I’ve endured violates multiple international treaties. These experiences mirror the global trend of using mental health laws to control and punish individuals, rather than providing care.
4. Mana Rising and Advocacy: Despite these challenges, I have founded Mana Rising, a movement to fight corruption, protect the vulnerable, and bring justice to those wronged by systemic abuse. This initiative includes efforts to expose injustices such as the misuse of the Mental Health Act, wrongful imprisonment, and the silencing of whistleblowers.
A Call to Action
The time for change is now. The Mental Health Act must be reformed to protect individuals, not to oppress them. Transparency and accountability are vital to restoring public trust. I call upon all New Zealanders—and the global community—to stand against the weaponization of mental health laws. Together, we can expose the truth and reclaim justice for those who have been silenced.
Conclusion
My journey reflects a larger systemic issue. The abuse of the Mental Health Act as a weapon must be addressed head-on. My voice, along with countless others, serves as a rallying cry for change, resilience, and the unwavering pursuit of justice.