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Published: July 2025

Connecting with lived experience communities and tāngata whaiora is crucial if we are going to do our job well – monitoring the mental health and addiction system, contributing to equitable wellbeing for all, and advocating for the changes needed.

Published: 22 May, 2026

If, as a country, we are serious about young people’s wellbeing, then we need to take seriously what they are telling us. They are telling us they want stronger climate action, and they want to be genuinely involved in shaping the decisions that affect their futures.

Published: May 2026

For this report, we worked with Arkturus to develop a Crisis Response Interactive Pathways model. We are now making this interactive model publicly available.

Published: 19 August, 2026

Te Hiringa Mahara commissioned an alcohol and other drug literature review to provide an in-depth synthesis of evidence on what works to reduce harm from alcohol or other drugs.

Published: 27 July, 2021

Karen spoke to Gladys about the purpose and functions of the Commission as well as the role of the Commission's Board.

Published: 27 June, 2023

What we want to see now is change,” 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.

Published: 4 November, 2025

There are proven approaches that need to be scaled-up nationwide, such as 24/7 access to phone-based crisis support, to ensure people get access to crisis support when and where they need it. 

Published: 15 March, 2023

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, and

Published: 9 April, 2025

This lends itself to a phased, regional approach, where different parts of the country move ahead when they are ready. In areas where improvements can be introduced now, there is the opportunity for people in need to be better supported by a health response.

Published: September 2024

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