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Positive progress with targets but challenges remain for young people
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Newsvariation by anyone seeking support, and this is taking too long to address. No matter where you live, you should have equitable access to services. “Today, we are again calling for renewed efforts to improve access for rangatahi and young people. This must be a priority, with targeted action and
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New primary mental health and addiction support provides a welcome expansion, but gaps remain – new report
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Newsfailed attempts to access services, and failure to get the care they need has resulted in a loss of trust. This has been reported by the Commission previously and we again call on services to meet the needs of Māori. The report shows rangatahi and young people face significant barriers to access
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Young people are missing out on access to mental health services
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Newsfewer 0-18 year olds (a 6% decrease) accessed services. Between 2023/2024 and 2024/25, 390 fewer rangatahi and young people aged 19-24 used specialist services (a 2% decrease). Over the last five years the proportion of this population using services has decreased from 6.1% in 2020/21 to 4.9% in 2024
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Next steps for mental health law will be crucial
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NewsThe final reading of the Mental Health Bill on Saturday 4 July marks a significant step forward to embedding a modern, human rights framework in our mental health and addiction system.
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Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission board appointments announced
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NewsThe composition of the Board of Te Hiringa Mahara – Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission is changing. The current chair Hayden Wano is standing down in July. The new chairperson is Dr Barbara Disley, and Kelly Feng has been appointed as a new board member.
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Mental Health and Wellbeing Strategy consultation
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NewsConsultation by the Ministry of Health ran from 8 April to 18 May 2026.
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Crisis response webinar: what makes an effective crisis response
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NewsWatch a recording of Te Hiringa Mahara's webinar exploring effective crisis response models.
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Budget misses opportunity to respond to growing mental health need
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NewsCommenting on the 2026 Budget, Te Hiringa Mahara expressed disappointment that is no new explicit investment into mental health and addiction services.
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Commission will provide system oversight of new mental wellbeing long-term pathway
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NewsThe Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission welcomes today’s release of Kia Manawanui Aotearoa(external link), the government’s long-term pathway to mental wellbeing, by Minister of Health, Hon Andrew Little.
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Chief Executive Karen Orsborn opinion piece on coercive practices
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NewsIn early June we provided an article on coercive practices to the New Zealand Herald for consideration as part of its Great Minds campaign on mental health.