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Working paper: Review of suicide and self-harm monitoring indicators downloads
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Resourceincluded in our May 2026 monitoring report. The published data will provide the mental health and wellbeing context for people that we advocate for. As part of our broader influence and advocacy work we will maintain an independent view of the state of suicide and self-harm for people in New Zealand
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The voices of young people matter; this youth week and every week thereafter
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Newsmental health as part of the same story, not two separate ones. Recognising that connection means designing climate policy and planning with young people, not just for them, and making sure support, community connection, and a sense of agency for our rangatahi are integral to the way Aotearoa New Zealand responds.
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Karen Orsborn appointed as Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission Chief Executive
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Newsproviding oversight of the nation’s mental health and wellbeing system, holding the Government of the day and other decision makers to account for the health and wellbeing of all people in Aotearoa New Zealand. “Karen has a strong discipline of bringing community voices to the fore. She listened
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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. The strategy will set the direction for mental health and wellbeing across Aotearoa for more than a decade, making
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Te Hiringa Mahara to continue to advocate for young people after Oranga Tamariki Bill passes third reading
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Newsthat determine their wellbeing, as we work towards long-term transformation of mental health, addiction and wellbeing systems in Aotearoa New Zealand.” The numbers of young people involved are significant, he said. “There are 4,800 children and young people currently in the care and protection
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More action needed to address mental health and addiction service challenges
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NewsMore people are accessing new services through the Access and Choice programme, however, there has been a decrease in people accessing specialist mental health and addiction services and other primary mental health services, and little or no change on other measures of service quality. This is
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Te Huringa Tuarua 2023 webinar series
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Newsannounce that we will be holding a series of webinars where we will share key findings as well as our calls to action from our recent mental health and addiction service monitoring reports. Earlier this year, we released Te Huringa Tuarua 2023, a suite of connected reports: a summary report as well
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More investment needed for kaupapa Māori mental health and addiction services
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Newschange,” Mr Wano said. “To ensure a more balanced allocation of resources, we call for an increase in funding for kaupapa Māori services to address inequities in the funding model. This includes an allocation of any new mental health and addictions investment allocated to kaupapa Māori
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Speaking up about the Pae Ora amendment bill
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NewsTe Hiringa Mahara supports the introduction of a Mental Health and Wellbeing Strategy that will fall under the existing Pae Ora (Healthy Futures) Act. The law will be amended to bring into being a new strategy. Submissions on the Pae Ora (Healthy Futures) (Improving Mental Health Outcomes
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Age-ban on social media can’t solve mental distress on its own
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Newsenvironment, as we work to foster healthy and sustainable digital environments for our rangatahi and young people. (First published on 5 March 2026) Read our submission to the Education and Workforce Select Committee Inquiry into the harm young New Zealanders encounter online, and the roles that Government, business, and society should play in addressing those harms (July 2025) (PDF 1.7MB)