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Published: 14 February, 2023

This is according to today’s Te Hiringa Mahara – the Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission report,  The impact of COVID-19 on the wellbeing of rural communities in Aotearoa New Zealand .

Published: 13 December, 2023

A dashboard has been developed to ensure data is more easily accessible See: www.mwhc.govt.nz/dashboard    Taking stock of the lessons we can take from the COVID-19 pandemic response was a focus for our wellbeing kaupapa. We published an 8-part COVID-19 insights series.

Published: 23 October, 2024

Download: Acute options for mental health care insights paper

Published: 2 September, 2025

The webinar explored key principles for an effective crisis response system, including the benefits of national coordination, standards, and infrastructure, alongside the impact of kaupapa Māori and peer-led initiatives in Aotearoa.

Published: 29 June, 2023

The significant contribution made by peer support workers in the mental health and addiction system is highlighted in a new insights paper released today by Te Hiringa Mahara – Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission.

Published: 25 June, 2020

“While we don’t yet know the full impact COVID-19 will have on the people of Aotearoa, it presents challenges and opportunities for the mental health and wellbeing system."

Published: 20 May, 2022

This will be particularly important given the ongoing impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.  "Overall, it is encouraging to see the Government continuing to follow through on the outcomes of the He Ara Oranga report and honouring its commitment to better services and support for mental wellbeing."

Published: 5 June, 2024

Mental Health and Addiction Sector Leadership Guy Baker , Principal Advisor Māori Whānau Lived Experience Dr Ainsleigh Cribb-Su'a (Ngāti Maniapoto, Ngāti Tamaterā, Ngāti Kauwhata), Director- Te Tūrangawaewae Manahau Research & Evaluation, National Hauora Coalition Date: 12:00 pm Wednesday 19

Published: 5 March, 2025

  The panel included lived experience insights and representatives from Health NZ and Police. Te Hiringa Mahara facilitated the webinar, and shared findings from our acute options insights paper along with an introduction to work we are doing on monitoring crisis responses.

Published: 24 November, 2022

Between 2011 and 2021 the proportion of 15- to 24-year-olds reporting high levels of psychological distress grew from 5% to 19%. The report also found that our school bullying rates are the highest in the OECD.