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Published: 13 December, 2022

,” says Dr. Filipo Katavake-McGrath, Te Hiringa Mahara Director of Wellbeing System Leadership and Insights. “Anxiety and fear continue to be a challenge for older people” Attitudes toward ageing and older people have changed. While attitudes have often become more positive, older people were also

Published: 14 February, 2023

rural economies,” says Dr. Filipo Katavake-McGrath, Te Hiringa Mahara Director of Wellbeing System Leadership and Insights. COVID-19 in Aotearoa compounded the stress farmers and growers were already experiencing. It also exacerbated pre-existing challenges across healthcare services, including mental

Published: 29 May, 2025

years there has been a drop in the number of people accessing treatment and support. The Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission is concerned that people may not be able to access support when they need it,” said Sonya Russell, Director Mental Health and Addiction System Leadership.   In 2023

Published: 24 November, 2022

Te Hiringa Mahara Director of Wellbeing System Leadership and Insights Dr. Filipo Katavake-McGrath acknowledges today’s release of the Treasury’s inaugural  Te Tai Waiora: Wellbeing in Aotearoa New Zealand 2022  report. The report follows a decade of Treasury policy analysis of

Published: 5 November, 2025

doesn’t always work well, particularly for Māori, young people or those living rurally, so this needs to remain a real focus.” "The funding boost announced today is very positive. This will make a significant difference. It is going to take sustained leadership and collaboration to put in place much needed improvements to support people in crisis."

Published: 31 May, 2023

of a transformed mental health and addiction system. We want to see more by Māori, for Māori approaches, such as kaupapa Māori services. “The improvement we need requires our collective leadership. There are some very early signs of progress, however the scale of the challenge ahead is significant

Published: 6 October, 2022

for the future,” says Dr. Filipo Katavake-McGrath, Te Hiringa Mahara Director of Wellbeing System Leadership and Insights. “Just because these wellbeing dimensions are less tangible, does not mean that they are less influential in creating stress and distress. In fact, understanding the real impacts

Published: 17 May, 2023

pleased to see considerable reduction in the rate of young people admitted to adult inpatient services over the last decade.  However, systemic changes are required, with committed leadership and a detailed action plan for responding to young people experiencing crisis and acute distress

Published: 8 June, 2022

opportunity through Pae Ora reform to build on this kaupapa. Improved mental health, addiction and wellbeing outcomes for people in Aotearoa will require strong leadership and commitment from the Minister, the Ministry, and the new health entities. We urge the Government, particularly at this time of

Published: 4 September, 2023

work together, so it is heartening to see Cross-Party political support and leadership in Parliament prioritising rangatahi and young people. This needs to be sustained over the long term if we are going to achieve the transformation we need." Rangatahi and young people are a priority for Te Hiringa