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What works to reduce harm from alcohol and other drugs
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NewsNew desktop research on approaches that reduce alcohol and other drug harm, have been published to boost to support advocacy. Read about the background to this work.
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Effectiveness of Alcohol and Other Drug harm reduction approaches - downloads
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ResourceTheis review and brief looks at the effectiveness of a wide range of alcohol and other drug harm reduction approaches based on desktop research. The focus is on evidence for effectiveness, cost-effectiveness, and relevance to Aotearoa New Zealand. Published 5 August 2026.
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Te Hiringa Mahara announces appointment of new Deputy Chair
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NewsWe are pleased to announce Tuari Potiki was recently appointed Deputy Chair of our Board.
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Haurora Hinengaro Hui Taumata Mental Health Conference 2026
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NewsTheMHS and Te Hiringa Mahara - Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission are delighted to bring you the Hauora Hinengaro Hui Taumata - Mental Health Conference 2026. Wednesday 11 November 2026.
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Mental Health and Wellbeing Strategy is a positive step, but people need to see real change
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NewsTe Hiringa Mahara welcomes today’s release of the Mental Health and Wellbeing Strategy and its implementation plan. The Strategy is an important step toward a mental health and addiction system that is easier for people to access and better able to support them when they need help.
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Next steps for mental health law will be crucial
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NewsThe final reading of the Mental Health Bill on Saturday 4 July marks a significant step forward to embedding a modern, human rights framework in our mental health and addiction system.
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Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission board appointments announced
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NewsThe composition of the Board of Te Hiringa Mahara – Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission is changing. The current chair Hayden Wano is standing down in July. The new chairperson is Dr Barbara Disley, and Kelly Feng has been appointed as a new board member.
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Te Hiringa Mahara office hours webinar, July 2026
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NewsTe Hiringa Mahara – Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission- has today launched a new roadmap at Parliament calling for faster, more focused action to improve mental health, addiction and wellbeing outcomes in Aotearoa New Zealand.
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New roadmap calls for faster action on mental health, addiction and wellbeing
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NewsTe Hiringa Mahara – Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission- has today launched a new roadmap at Parliament calling for faster, more focused action to improve mental health, addiction and wellbeing outcomes in Aotearoa New Zealand.
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Our submissions
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ResourceAs an integral part of our advocacy work, Te Hiringa Mahara often comments on and makes recommendations in response to consultation documents, regulations, draft bills, and regulations that may impact on the mental health and wellbeing of people in Aotearoa.