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Published: January 2026

Find out more about the impact of COVID-19 on the wellbeing of rural communities in Aotearoa New Zealand    Impact of COVID-19 on wellbeing of older people in Aotearoa New Zealand In this report, we show that older people contributed greatly through the pandemic, often coping and supporting

Published: 30 September, 2024

This next stage of investment for GUiNZ will provide information about the participants as they transition through puberty, adolescence, school, and into adulthood and work.

Published: 15 March, 2023

these entities are integral to supporting wellbeing It is crucial to re-establish infrastructure that supports connection and communities, ensuring local social hubs, such as marae and libraries, are up and running, putting face-to-face support in place such as carer and social worker visits, opening schools

Published: 22 March, 2023

   “Social infrastructure should be prioritised – this includes ensuring local social hubs, such as marae and libraries, are up and running; putting face-to-face supports such as carer and social worker visits in place; opening schools; and ensuring the community services and volunteers

Published: 29 May, 2025

For those seeking support from a specialist addiction service, the wait is getting longer.”  “There is a strong case for increased investment in addiction services,” Sonya Russell said.

Published: 25 March, 2026

“Our current data shows that across Aotearoa New Zealand, those under the age of 18 faced longer wait times than other age groups, and experienced higher rates of declined referrals. For 19-24 years olds, access continued to decrease.

Published: June 2024

disproportionate number of Māori individuals and whānau who are not doing well and are experiencing poor wellbeing across multiple dimensions Most marginalised groups looked at, such as young people, veterans, rainbow communities, Māori, Pacific peoples, former refugees and migrants, children in state care, older

Published: 28 May, 2026

"The longer we put off expanding the range of support in the face of growing rates of psychological distress, the worse it will be for people seeking help," says Ms Orsborn.

Published: 24 July, 2024

Tēnei te mihi aroha, te mihi maioha ki a koutou katoa - Our compassion and acknowledgement to you all   He hōnore, he maumahara ki te hunga tamariki kua mate - we honour and remember the children no longer with us He hōnore, he maumahara ki te hunga tamariki, taipakeke e ora ana, e wahakōrero ana

Published: 10 October, 2022

The findings are presented in short, summary form; with a longer technical report providing greater detail on the data, methodology, and findings.