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Published: 24 November, 2022

bleak futures; social media and safety online; racism and discrimination; and intergenerational connection and whānau support. In the coming months we will be publishing the findings of these consultations as well as working with these communities to influence those government agencies who control

Published: 24 June, 2026

to help decision-makers focus effort and investment where it can make the greatest difference, so people and whānau can get support earlier, closer to home, and in ways that work for them.' 'The mental health system cannot solve these issues on its own, but it must play its part well.' 'The roadmap

Published: 17 September, 2021

definition will also mean that victims and survivors will be able to access available support, and that the impact of discrimination and conversion practices on individuals, family, and whānau are acknowledged. The Commission also recommended that adequate support and complaints advocacy is made

Published: 18 August, 2022

Aotearoa safe during the worst of the COVID-19 outbreak. For some people the responses that have kept them safe have also contributed to loneliness and isolation, disconnecting them from family, whānau and friends. For some, it has meant a reduction in the support and services needed to live

Published: 13 December, 2022

positioned in media as vulnerable and less adaptable.  “Older people have contributed greatly through the pandemic, often coping, thriving, and supporting others. Kaumātua worked hard to maintain connections with their communities and whānau in a variety of different ways.” “Kaumātua were at the

Published: 5 November, 2025

Te Hiringa Mahara – Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission welcomes investment in crisis response services announced today by Minister for Mental Health Matt Doocey. The substantial funding package will improve access to support for people in mental health and substance use crisis. The announcement

Published: 15 May, 2023

serious and measurable action on climate change; acceptance and celebration of diversity; the online world to be safe and supportive; and connection between whānau, culture and communities to be supported and fostered. “System leaders, agencies, and other organisations in Aotearoa must work together

Published: 19 April, 2024

health distress or addiction (or both) and those who support them, including whānau. [BB2]  We agree with the proposed content of the strategy, with the addition of further clarification on the wellbeing and workforce aspects of the strategy. By adding workforce we will ensure consistency with

Published: 16 June, 2026

released its latest ‘report card’ on the state of Aotearoa New Zealand’s mental health system. The System performance monitoring report assesses whether people can get help early, access support equitably, receive safe and effective care in crisis, and move through a system that responds to their

Published: 5 July, 2022

Hiringa Mahara (positive energy and thoughtfulness) with agencies across the system to support, transform, guide, and monitor a mental health and wellbeing system that prioritises wellbeing and that has people and whānau at its heart."