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Effectiveness of early intervention and secondary prevention supports for young people - downloads
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ResourceTe Hiringa Mahara commissioned an Effectiveness review of approaches for young people experiencing early signs of distress to provide an evidence base for people developing, funding and advocating for services and supports. Supplementing this detailed review is a shorter Evidence brief.
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Power of co-design for rangatahi and youth mental health webinar
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News10am Monday 18 May 2026
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Effectively addressing rising distress in rangatahi and young people
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NewsTwo new reports show early intervention and secondary prevention are effective, scalable ways to support the mental health and wellbeing of young people.
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Mental Health Bill debate stalled
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NewsIt is one year the Mental Health Bill was returned to Parliament for its second reading, and Te Hiringa Mahara is calling on the Government to ensure this is passed into law this year.
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Public input critical as new Mental Health and Wellbeing Strategy released
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NewsA once‑in‑a‑decade Mental Health and Wellbeing Strategy has been released for public consultation, and Te Hiringa Mahara is calling on New Zealanders to help shape the final document.
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He Ara Āwhina | Pathways to Support 2026 monitoring summary downloads
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ResourceNo summary available
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Mental Health and Wellbeing Strategy consultation
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NewsConsultation by the Ministry of Health runs from 8 April to 18 May 2026.
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Deepening inequities in the mental health system call for action
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NewsCommenting on the Office of the Director of Mental Health and Addiction Services: Regulatory Report (1 July 2023 to 30 June 2024) released today, Te Hiringa Mahara pointed to entrenched inequities within the system. Māori continue to be disproportionately subjected to some of the most harmful practices in our mental health system.
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Positive progress with targets but challenges remain for young people
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NewsFollowing the release of the Government’s latest targets data this morning, Te Hiringa Mahara – Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission is renewing its calls for increased urgency to improve access to services for young people.
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The future of primary mental health care
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ResourceThis short paper captures outcome of a think tank held in August 2025 to explore the future roles of primary and community care play in supporting people with mental health and substance use needs.