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Published: 22 May, 2026

In 2023, our youth wellbeing insights report identified four key ‘barriers to wellbeing’ - things that get in the way of being well - for young people across the motu.

Published: 27 January, 2022

Vaccination is a wellbeing issue, and if these groups are again finding themselves outside the mainstream on vaccination and more vulnerable to COVID-19, then this is going to reduce their sense of wellbeing and their mental health.

Published: 23 July, 2024

She also talked about how we can better work with young people to reduce the impacts of trauma and violence on future wellbeing.  The session was chaired by Dr Ella Cullen, Director Wellbeing System Leadership and Insights, Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission.

Published: 5 June, 2024

Te Haerenga report - June 2024 Download Kua Timata Te Haerenga report - June 2024 Download Kua Timata He Haerenga report summary - June 2024 Download Kua Timata Te Haerenga report summary Te Reo Māori June 2024 Download Kua Timata Te Haerenga infographic - June 2024 Download Kua Timata Te Haerenga 19

Published: 15 December, 2025

We know our stakeholders including tāngata whaiora and those with lived experience want to see the impact and influence our work has in creating change, so in recent months we have followed up on our recommendations in Kua Tīmata Te Haerenga.

Published: 15 May, 2023

What we need is to collectively and urgently ensure that there are real opportunities for young people to be involved in decisions that impact them.

Published: 3 April, 2025

The impact of reaching people early is a huge net positive for Aotearoa; not just for those who need it, but for our health system, our workforce, and for New Zealand as a whole,” Ms Orsborn said. The programme has improved access to primary mental health care.

Published: 30 September, 2024

Given this, we are also heartened to see a funding announcement for further funding of the Growing up in NZ study (GUiNZ) by Minister for Social Development Louise Upston on 19 September 2024.

Published: 10 July, 2023

    “We were told forced treatment can have a negative impact on peoples’ trust in and engagement with services. This is the opposite of what is needed to facilitate recovery,” Mr Wano said.

Published: 4 September, 2023

addiction services in all localities Reduce the number of rangatahi Māori and young people admitted to adult in-patient mental health services to zero A focus on addressing the drivers of wellbeing for rangatahi and young people, and ensuring rangatahi and young people are involved in decisions that impact