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Published: 17 May, 2023

. “Young people have told us they want to see a wider range of options to address youth distress across Aotearoa. This includes more age-appropriate community-based services and alternatives to hospital based inpatient mental health care; kaupapa Māori options to meet the needs of rangatahi Māori; and

Published: 5 June, 2024

and download four infographics with key data and insights on Kaupapa Māori services, Reducing coercive practices, Youth and rangatahi wellbeing and access to services, and a monitoring overview.  Updated online He Ara Āwhina monitoring dashboard Downloads Kua Timata Te Haerenga report - June 2024

Published: 25 February, 2026

effects of mental health issues. “The data we have gathered clearly shows that the system is less responsive to the high level of mental health need of Māori, Pacific and disabled people. Options need to be available that are tailored for these young people to enable better mental health and

Published: 25 March, 2026

Following 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. “While we are encouraged by workforce growth and acknowledge the

Published: 16 September, 2024

read through reports on our website that highlight the benefits of te reo Māori in supporting wellbeing, see  Mairangatia te hauora hinengaro me te toiora Māori | Advancing Māori mental health and wellbeing .    Kia kaha te reo Māori - Let’s make the Māori language strong! &nbsp

Published: 25 February, 2026

addiction outcomes. Overall, the data shows an increase in psychological distress, and unmet need for mental health and substance use care remaining similar to the previous year. Hazardous drinking has continued to decrease. In general, findings show significant disparities for disabled adults and Māori

Published: 8 August, 2025

addiction outcomes. Overall, the data shows an increase in psychological distress, and unmet need for mental health and addiction care. While hazardous drinking has decreased, problematic use of illicit substances has not. In general, findings show significant disparities for disabled adults and Māori and

Published: 16 February, 2024

Recommendations in the Meeting the mental health needs of young New Zealanders report released yesterday by the Auditor General show there is a long way to go to ensure every young person who needs support can access it.  “We’ve got to do everything we can to ensure rangatahi and young people

Published: 3 April, 2025

improved access to primary mental health care. It includes specific services to meet the needs of rangatahi and young people, Māori and Pacific peoples. This is in line with levels of need experienced by these population groups. One marker of need is rates of moderate levels psychological distress. This

Published: 13 December, 2023

to meet the needs of rangatahi and young people, deliver services that work for Māori, and  ensure anyone experiencing severe mental illness able to access care they need while having their right to choice respected.   It is alarming that rates of psychological distress among our