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Published: January 2026

This report also shows: Climate change is consistently raised by young people as a pressing and present issue when they think about their future, since young people, particularly rangatahi Māori, value the environment for their wellbeing Discrimination, including anti-rainbow discrimination and ableism

Published: 24 November, 2022

“This year, communities of young people have told us they are most concerned about bleak futures; social media and safety online; racism and discrimination; and intergenerational connection and whānau support.

Published: 17 September, 2021

A clear 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.

Published: June 2024

Māori, Pacific peoples, former refugees and migrants, children in state care, older people, rural communities, disabled people, prisoners, and children experiencing adverse childhood events, felt life is less worthwhile, and reported less security, poorer mental and overall health, and greater discrimination

Published: 5 June, 2024

We continue to hear about barriers, such as long waiting lists, not knowing how or where to get support, the stigma of asking for help, discrimination, or a lack of suitable options.

Published: January 2026

  Download infographic (Word 4.3MB) Topics covered in the infographic include rating of wellbeing, income adequacy, experience of discrimination, educational achievement, access to services and levels of psychological distress.

Published: 15 May, 2023

Four common themes of barriers to wellbeing have been identified by young people between 2018 and 2022 - namely uncertain futures; racism and discrimination; social media and online harms; and whānau wellbeing and intergenerational connections.

Published: 18 August, 2022

Rates of gender-based discrimination against women increased, largely owing to job losses and the unequal sharing of parenting and childcare. Māori and Pacific peoples overall bore the early brunt of COVID-19.

Published: 30 June, 2022

For example, when wāhine Māori experience discrimination, it is impossible to separate gender from Māori identity to isolate what identity is associated with the discrimination (Centre for Intersectional Justice, nd).

Published: July 2024

But LGBTQIA+ young people experienced more discrimination, were more likely to feel lonely, and were less likely to feel that the things they did were worthwhile. Māori self-determination is critical for Māori wellbeing and there is growing support for, and progress towards it.