From Barbara, "I'm a mental health registered nurse and I was shocked to hear it's still legal in New Zealand. I've seen the damage caused to people who are told what they feel is not natural and have tried to change their sexuality. It can cause irreparable harm." From Deborah, "Because of its unspoken prevalence in New Zealand, I have friends who struggle to find where they can find physical and/or mental health care without being subjected to attempts to change who they are. Banning the practice would make it far easier for them to access safe healthcare."