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Published: 24 November, 2022

The report also found that our school bullying rates are the highest in the OECD. “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: 22 March, 2023

   “We can expect rates of distress and addiction to increase, and the support people need will be required for some time. We will need an immediate investment in local mental health and addiction services, which must not have a time limit on availability for people who need them.

Published: June 2026

However, a truly transformed mental health and addiction system will support the needs of those who need it in a timely, accessible, culturally appropriate way and there are signs that despite these improvements, persistent inequities remain.

Published: 22 March, 2022

services and addiction services funded by the public health system, including: Primary mental health services and addiction services that are provided within a general practice including general practitioner (GP) or nurse consultations, psychological interventions, cognitive behavioural therapy, medication

Published: 20 April, 2026

A new Mental Health Act is needed to support the reduction and ultimately the end of seclusion and enable clear pathways for safe and rights-based alternatives.

Published: 31 October, 2025

  “We acknowledge the dedication and experience the two outgoing board members brought to the work of the organisation,” Mr Wano said.    The role of the Board is to provide strategic guidance and oversight of our work.

Published: 31 March, 2026

In its submission on the Mental Health Bill, Te Hiringa Mahara called for an end to seclusion in Aotearoa, and a significant reduction, and eventual phase‑out, of compulsory community treatment orders.

Published: January 2026

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Published: 30 November, 2022

There are more services and capacity in previously under-supported areas, growth in Kaupapa Māori services, and higher rates of access to youth services for rangatahi Māori.”

Published: 10 July, 2025

His previous roles in the sector have included consumer advisory and peer support roles; and roles in education, research, and governance.  He is actively studying towards a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) at the University of Auckland’s School of Population Health.