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Leading conversations about safety, risk and mental health: Summary of engagement insights downloads
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ResourceA new paper summarising engagement by Te Hiringa Mahara in 2026 that explored how agencies and groups understand current issues in relation to safety, risk and mental health.
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Five-year review of Te Hiringa Mahara is underway
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NewsUnder the Act which established the Commission in 2021 there needs to be a review after five years to make sure it remains effective and fit for purpose. The independent review is now underway.
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'Belonging Matters' for young people in online spaces
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NewsTe Hiringa Mahara is calling for an independent online safety regulator to help address online harms and make digital communities safer for young people.
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Mental health report reveals concerning rise in coercive practices
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NewsThe Office of the Director of Mental Health and Addiction services regulatory report for 2024-25 year reinforces the need to reduce coercive practices, which are inconsistent with effective therapeutic care and human rights obligations.
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Opinion piece: Keeping people at the centre
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NewsEight years after a suite of recommendations in He Ara Oranga were made to improve mental health and wellbeing outcomes in Aotearoa New Zealand, Dr Barbara Disley assesses where things have progressed, and where there is more work to do.
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Telehealth review highlights urgent need to strengthen crisis support
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NewsEnsuring highly effective telehealth services are available to people is a cornerstone of a well-functioning continuum of services for people to draw on when it’s most needed. Te Hiringa Mahara has welcomed swift action on recommendations of the independent review into mental health and addiction telehealth services released on 8 September 2026.
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A huge decision is being made for young people’s mental health, but their voices are missing
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NewsTe Hiringa Mahara has called for the voices of those most affected by the proposed law to ban under 16 year olds from social media to be part of the debate on what comes next.
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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.