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'Belonging Matters' for young people in online spaces
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NewsTo mark Mental Awareness Health Week 2026, Te 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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NewsIn June, we recommended Health New Zealand publish a national seclusion elimination plan by June 2027. We reinforced that recommendation in our 'Roadmap for mental health, addiction and wellbeing', released shortly afterwards.
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Opinion piece: Keeping people at the centre
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NewsStart earlier, especially for young people Supporting the mental health and wellbeing of young people must be one of our clearest priorities. Prevention and early intervention require sustained investment, not as an optional extra, but as a core part of a mentally healthy society.
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Telehealth review highlights urgent need to strengthen crisis support
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News“The Minister for Mental Health and Health New Zealand have moved quickly to introduce a raft of changes. This will make an immediate difference to people seeking support and their whānau.
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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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NewsOver the past three years, Te Hiringa Mahara – Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission has worked with rangatahi and young people to understand the drivers of mental health and wellbeing, including their online experiences.
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What works to reduce harm from alcohol and other drugs
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NewsWhat the evidence shows The findings are clear: decisions to reduce alcohol and other drug harm in Aotearoa New Zealand should be grounded in evidence and lived experience. This is critical to improving mental health and wellbeing outcomes for people and communities.
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Effectiveness of Alcohol and Other Drug harm reduction approaches - downloads
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ResourceTe Hiringa Mahara commissioned an alcohol and other drug literature review to provide an in-depth synthesis of evidence on what works to reduce harm from alcohol or other drugs.
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Te Hiringa Mahara announces appointment of new Deputy Chair
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NewsHe brings passion, commitment, and deep knowledge from his broad range of roles across mental health and substance use sectors”, Dr Barbara Disley, Board Chair said. “He is a champion for equity, and his wide and deep community connections are a great asset for us in our work.”
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Haurora Hinengaro Hui Taumata Mental Health Conference 2026
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NewsExpect an honest look at what rangatahi and young people want from mental health services, and discussions on key mental health and wellbeing issues for young people today. Youth voice will be woven through the entire day.
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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.