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Published: 28 May, 2026

"The current system doesn’t always work well for Māori, young people or those living rurally in particular. This is unlikely to change without investment.

Published: 4 September, 2023

We are advocating for: Expand access to youth mental health and 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

Published: 27 October, 2022

There is little capacity in the mental health system to cope with shocks, there are entrenched inequities in access to services and better outcomes experienced by Māori, Pacific and disabled peoples.

Published: 6 August, 2026

This particularly affects Māori, Pacific peoples, young people and people who are disabled. The implementation plan would be stronger if it named these inequities clearly and set out direct action to reduce them.

Published: 16 February, 2024

  “We know that Māori, rainbow young people, and young people in state care have higher rates of distress yet can’t always get access to the care they need. We need to see this change,” Ms Orsborn said.

Published: 27 June, 2024

For example, rangatahi Māori, disabled and LGBQTIA+ people are subject to higher levels of inequities when compared to older age groups, and lowered wellbeing than their peers, she said.

Published: 24 September, 2021

“In particular, we’d like to see focus on the growth of kaupapa Māori services, and support options for our Pacific communities, as we know they disproportionately experience mental distress or addiction.

Published: 22 May, 2026

Many young people, particularly rangatahi Māori, describe the environment and natural world as central to their wellbeing, identity, and sense of connection. Aotearoa has already seen the impact of significant, climate-charged weather events in recent years, months, and even weeks.

Published: 25 June, 2026

He has built on a life’s work growing services in Taranaki, including 25 years leading Māori health provider Tui Ora, and brought this experience to the national stage”, said incoming chairperson Dr Barbara Disley.

Published: 13 December, 2023

landmark Mental Health and Addictions Inquiry, and people we’ve heard from since being established in early 2021, these are our priorities for the new minister: provide more mental health services specifically designed to meet the needs of rangatahi and young people, deliver services that work for Māori