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. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/5947e9e076fa9414