Today, the boys caught up with Raman Lee from Mates in Construction.
MATES in Construction NZ is a suicide prevention and mental health charity embedded in Aotearoa’s construction industry.
They provide practical, on-the-ground support through on-site training, a free 24/7 Helpline, and case management. Since launching, they’ve trained over 100,000 workers, built a peer support network of more than 5,000 workers, and partnered with industry, government, and the health sector to drive change.
What is the MATES Well-being Survey?
Supported by ASB, the MATES Well-being Survey is Aotearoa’s largest survey focused on worker mental health and suicide prevention in the construction sector.
The 2025 survey is the fourth and biggest yet.
The survey collects data on worker well-being, stressors at work and home, and support needs – with results broken down by key groups, including apprentices, Māori, Pasifika, migrant workers, disabled workers, rural workers, and small business owners and employees.