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Published: 30 April, 2026

  “Early intervention and secondary prevention are effective, scalable ways to support the mental health and wellbeing of young people, and reduce the need for more intensive services. The challenge now is making sure support is available for everyone who needs it.”

Published: 31 March, 2026

“Te Hiringa Mahara has consistently advocated to end practices such as seclusion and compulsory community treatment as they can cause harm and undermine dignity.

Published: 1 May, 2023

COVID-19 and safety in the home In this report, we show that the COVID-19 pandemic and lockdowns led to an increase in reports of violence and harm in the home, with some groups particularly impacted.

Published: 20 May, 2025

  With its 17 April report on the Mental Health Bill, the Health Select Committee has now passed the Bill back to Parliament to be finalised. This marks another significant step in Aotearoa New Zealand’s process to repeal and replace the Mental Health Act 1992.

Published: 8 June, 2022

These are all important steps in transforming the mental health and addiction system, as described in He Ara Oranga: Report of the Government Inquiry into Mental Health and Addiction. “The Government now has an opportunity through Pae Ora reform to build on this kaupapa.

Published: 28 May, 2026

We are not seeing enough investment in this, which means people are missing out on vital care. "It’s critical that when people reach out for help, they have someone to call, someone to respond and somewhere safe and welcoming to go, when and where they need it.

Published: February 2026

There has been sustained public interest and commentary about this significant investment. It is important to monitor this investment and to have transparency as to how the funds have been used to improve mental health and wellbeing.

Published: 1 December, 2022

were often highly connected within their own communities, highlighted by their ability to leverage whānau and community support to access health services, food and necessities Whilst the pandemic led to more loneliness amongst older members of the community, kaumātua worked hard to maintain connections

Published: September 2023

If you or someone you know is struggling, we want you to know that however you or they are feeling, there is someone to talk to and free help is available. People are here for you if you just want to seek advice around how to support people that you’re worried about.

Published: August 2025

Our Lived Experience Position Statement, updated in 2025, outlines what we will do to uphold these commitments to lived experience communities. In all our work, we prioritise the voices and interests of people who experience mental distress, substance harm, gambling harm or addiction.