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Published: 29 May, 2025

New analysis shows a 10.5% reduction in the number of people accessing addiction treatment services over the last five years raising concerns about whether there is sufficient capacity to respond to an increase in demand.  “Recent reports show drug use has increased, yet over the past five

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: 31 May, 2023

chosen to support the report’s key findings. Read and download the Mental health and addiction service monitoring report Downloads Te Huringa 2023 - Summary report pdf, 11 MB Download Te Huringa 2023 - Summary report docx, 3.7 MB Download Te Huringa 2023 - Overall summary pdf, 103 KB Download Te Huringa

Published: September 2023

0800 942 8787. Phone counselling is available Monday to Friday, 1pm–10pm and weekends, 3pm–10pm. Online chat is available 7pm–10pm daily. Specialist helplines OUTLine NZ : 0800 688 5463 (OUTLINE) provides confidential telephone support for sexual and gender identity. Seniorline : free phone 0800

Published: February 2026

in the right direction to update the Mental Health (Compulsory Assessment and Treatment) Act 1992. To embed a fully modern human rights framework in our mental health and addiction system, more work is needed to promote supported decision making in practice and reform other relevant legislation. We

Published: 10 March, 2026

An article outlining what needs to be done to promote online safety for rangatahi and young people.

Published: 10 July, 2023

This report looks at compulsory community treatment orders (CCTOs) made under section 29 of the Mental Health Act 1992. The focus is on amplifying voices of tāngata whaiora, whānau, and family. We heard that the clinical review and the court hearing processes involved in CCTOs can silence or

Published: May 2026

impacts of climate change on mental health and wellbeing   30 Apr 2026 Power of co-design for rangatahi and youth mental health webinar   10am Monday 18 May 2026 Register now! 30 Apr 2026 Effectively addressing rising distress in rangatahi and young people   View all news

Published: 10 December, 2020

1994 to the Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission when it was established on 9 February 2021. Feedback was sought on three foundational questions to help the Initial Commission shape expectations for, and the approach to, the He Ara Āwhina service-level monitoring framework. The closing date for

Published: January 2026

Service which heard the stories of over 1000 people who had experienced abuse or neglect while in state care. Barbara has been on the Ministry of Health Mental Health and Addiction Assurance group.    Over the past few years Barbara has been a Gateway Reviewer for the New Zealand Treasury