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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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More deliberate focus needed to ensure all people in Aotearoa experience good wellbeing
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NewsMental Health and Wellbeing Commission report highlights need to listen to and work alongside people with highest need and those disproportionately experiencing inequity Te Rau Tira Wellbeing Outcomes Report 2021 [PDF, 9 MB] found that most communities in Aotearoa New Zealand tend to
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Recent changes to our board
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NewsTe Hiringa Mahara has been governed by an active board since being formed in February 2021. There have been two recent changes. Having been on the board since our establishment in February 2021, Dr Jemaima Tiatia's term has come to an end. Board chair Hayden Wano has expressed his thanks
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Govt must respond to the impacts of climate change on mental health and wellbeing
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NewsTe Hiringa Mahara is calling on the Government to explicitly recognise and address the mental health and wellbeing impacts climate change is having on New Zealanders, following the release of the Climate Change Commission’s latest report. Aotearoa New Zealand has experienced significant
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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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Peer mental support role in EDs is a positive move
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Newsbe supported while they wait. This will be positive for both the department and people seeking help,” says Karen Orsborn, Te Hiringa Mahara | Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission CEO. “Getting care from a Peer Support Specialist at the ED department can help reduce the distress that
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Pushing ahead with Phase two of the Health NZ and Police mental health response changes
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NewsOn 8 April the NZ Police and Health NZ made a joint announcement about Mental Health Response Changes. With Phase One complete, the agencies Phase Two will now start from 14 April with both agencies agreeing to a staged implementation across districts. Te Hiringa Mahara has made this
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Strategy to improve mental health outcomes on the way
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Newsattention to in our submission. We said it is important that Te Hiringa Mahara acts independently, providing free and frank advice. This is protected in the new law. We have consistently highlighted workforce challenges over the last three years so it good to note the workforce is included as a
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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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Mental Health and Wellbeing Strategy consultation
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NewsConsultation by the Ministry of Health on the first, national Mental Health and Wellbeing Strategy began on 8 April 2026. We would like everyone to share their views and make their voices heard. Te Hiringa Mahara has provided independent advice to the Minister for Mental Health on the development