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Bigger role for mental health and addiction peer support workforce called for
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NewsThe 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. The findings of the Peer Support Workforce Insight Paper include calls
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Māori responses to COVID-19 are exemplars for crisis health and wellbeing support
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NewsMāori-led initiatives played a key role in protecting the health and wellbeing of communities, supporting connection with individuals and whānau, and sharing information and resources during the COVID-19 pandemic. This is according to today’s Te Hiringa Mahara – the Mental Health and Wellbeing
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Positive response from academics and agencies on our report into rangatiratanga during COVID-19
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NewsFeedback has been very positive in the media from the Ministry of Health and Te Aka Whai Ora on our latest report into wellbeing during COVID-19. Our latest report shows Māori-led initiatives played a key role in protecting the health and wellbeing of communities, supporting connection with
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Pacific community connections key to wellbeing during COVID-19
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NewsPacific peoples’ connection – to family, community, culture and faith – has been a key source of strength and resilience in the pandemic. This is according to today’s Te Hiringa Mahara – the Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission report Pacific connectedness and wellbeing in the pandemic 
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Rural communities respond well to pandemic, despite challenges
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NewsThe COVID-19 pandemic has added additional stress to the rural community, which itself faces different wellbeing challenges to those of urban Aotearoa. This is according to today’s Te Hiringa Mahara – the Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission report, The impact of COVID-19 on the wellbeing
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Ake, ake, ake – A Forever Language
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NewsTe Hiringa Mahara is proud to support Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori 2024 and the revitalisation of Te Reo Māori. Evidence shows that whānau flourish in environments where tikanga Māori and mātauranga Māori are expressed freely, te reo Māori is adopted widely from infancy, and culture and language are
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New prevalence study will provide vital data
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NewsNew Zealand is a step closer to getting accurate information about the level of mental health need in the community. Matt Doocey, Minister for Mental Health, announced on 26 September that the Government will fund the first Child and Youth Mental Health and Addiction Prevalence survey. This is in
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Crisis response webinar: what makes an effective crisis response
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NewsTe Hiringa Mahara hosted a webinar exploring effective crisis response models based on our recently released Crisis response literature scan held on 24 September 2025. The session provided an overview of the literature scan and featured speakers showcasing examples of crisis response in practice
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Mental health and addiction targets welcomed
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NewsThe announcement of targets to address wait times and workforce pressures across the mental health and addiction system has been welcomed by Te Hiringa Mahara – Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission. “Access to appropriate services when and where they are needed is very important to people seeking
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New report highlights Pacific wellbeing challenges
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NewsA new report from Te Hiringa Mahara - Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission shows that more should be done to improve mental health and wellbeing outcomes of Pacific peoples. The report, Achieving equity of Pacific mental health and wellbeing outcomes , offers a snapshot of New Zealand’s Pacific