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Published: 8 April, 2026

public on the development of the Strategy, and we encourage wide input to that process. More information on the Strategy, including how to be involved, can be found on the Ministry of Health’s website .   Downloads Mental Health and Wellbeing Strategy Advice - May 2025 pdf, 185 KB Download

Published: 4 November, 2025

crisis response system are often delivered as standalone services or locally driven initiatives. 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.  Our reporting

Published: May 2026

with and for young people to fill a gap in need and help smooth the transition between paediatric and adult services. These services need to be flexible and acceptable to young people, easy to access, prioritise sustained engagement and be co-designed with young people.   About the

Published: May 2026

recommendations 1. Health NZ develops a nationally cohesive, networked crisis response system by 30 June 2027. This system needs to: enable access to a range of options, including 24/7 phone-based crisis support in every district, virtual options, crisis community teams, crisis cafés, crisis respite

Published: November 2023

Āwhina Date published: 24 June 2025 Response date: 4 March 2025 View/download PDF: MHWC2025 001 Updates to He Ara Awhina [PDF, 111KB] Parental leave entitlements Date published: 4 February 2025 Response date: 11 December 2024 View/download PDF: MHWC2024-009 Parental leave entitlements [PDF, 472KB

Published: April 2024

information will be held by Te Hiringa Mahara. We will hold your personal information in accordance with the Privacy Act 1993 and the Health Information Privacy Code 1994. The Privacy Act 1993 regulates us through the Information Privacy Principles as to how we collect, use, hold, disclose, access

Published: June 2026

- updated [PDF 2.7MB]   Statement of Intent 2022 – 2026 This document is the first Statement of Intent as Te Hiringa Mahara. It provides a four-year outlook on our strategic goals and how we will deliver them. Statement of Intent 2022 - 2026 [PDF 1.05MB]  Statement of Intent 2020 – 2024 We

Published: 4 November, 2025

ensure everyone in New Zealand can access the support they need at a time of crisis. There are around 100 people every day who access crisis mental health services.”  “Right now, some districts have a range of crisis services; while others have very limited options, especially after hours. In

Published: 22 May, 2026

This week, Monday 18-Sun 24 May, is Youth Week in Aotearoa New Zealand. This is a time to recognise both the wonderful and the challenging experiences of our rangatahi, and listen closely to what matters most to them. This year’s theme, “Our voices matter! We deserve to be heard | Taringa

Published: 13 December, 2023

, kaupapa Māori services, compulsory community treatment orders and the peer support workforce. A dashboard has been developed to ensure data is more easily accessible See: www.mwhc.govt.nz/dashboard    Taking stock of the lessons we can take from the COVID-19 pandemic response was a focus