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A Postcode Lottery for Eating Disorder Care | Auckland News
In New Zealand, residential eating disorder care is a postcode lottery—Diante Peihopa-Harris spent years trapped, unable to access help even in her own region, with no public services available and private options out of reach. Struggling with trauma-driven binge eating, she was told simple fixes like “just don’t overeat” ignored the real complexity of her condition. A move to Hamilton and an ACC-funded program changed everything, restoring her agency and hope. Now she’s fighting for more funding and accessible beds nationwide, because for many, 24-hour care isn’t a luxury—it’s a lifeline…
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