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Positive progress with targets but challenges remain for young people
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NewsFollowing the release of the Government’s latest targets data this morning, Te Hiringa Mahara – Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission is renewing its calls for increased urgency to improve access to services for young people.
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Deepening inequities in the mental health system call for action
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NewsCommenting on the Office of the Director of Mental Health and Addiction Services: Regulatory Report (1 July 2023 to 30 June 2024) released today, Te Hiringa Mahara pointed to entrenched inequities within the system. Māori continue to be disproportionately subjected to some of the most harmful practices in our mental health system.
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Mental Health and Wellbeing Strategy consultation
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NewsConsultation by the Ministry of Health ran from 8 April to 18 May 2026.
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Public input critical as new Mental Health and Wellbeing Strategy released
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NewsA once‑in‑a‑decade Mental Health and Wellbeing Strategy has been released for public consultation, and Te Hiringa Mahara is calling on New Zealanders to help shape the final document.
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Mental Health Bill debate stalled
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NewsIt is one year the Mental Health Bill was returned to Parliament for its second reading, and Te Hiringa Mahara is calling on the Government to ensure this is passed into law this year.
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Power of co-design for rangatahi and youth mental health webinar
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NewsThe ‘Power of co-design for rangatahi and youth mental health’ webinar presented we shared the key findings from our early intervention and secondary prevention effectiveness review, and heard from young people about their experiences and insights into co-design.
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Effectively addressing rising distress in rangatahi and young people
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NewsTwo new reports show early intervention and secondary prevention are effective, scalable ways to support the mental health and wellbeing of young people.
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Govt must respond to the impacts of climate change on mental health and wellbeing
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NewsTe Hiringa Mahara is calling on the Government to explicitly recognise and address the mental health and wellbeing impacts climate change is having on New Zealanders, following the release of the Climate Change Commission’s latest report.
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The voices of young people matter; this youth week and every week thereafter
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NewsDuring Youth Week 2026 we're reminded of how important it is for young people's voices need to be heard. The release of the Climate Change Commission’s latest risk assessment gives another reason to take concerns about uncertain futures seriously.
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Budget misses opportunity to respond to growing mental health need
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NewsCommenting on the 2026 Budget, Te Hiringa Mahara expressed disappointment that is no new explicit investment into mental health and addiction services.