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Published: 6 October, 2022

health response, and for encouraging empathy, but we know that some communities experienced poorer wellbeing across a range of measures. If our understanding of peoples’ experience of wellbeing is monolithic, that we are all roughly the same, we miss the opportunity to understand and support

Published: 29 August, 2023

government agencies, primary health organisations, District Health Boards, workforce organisations, Kaupapa Māori organisations, Pasifika health services, Whānau Ora commissioning agencies, whānau organisations, and consumer organisations. Interviewees shared information that spanned across the full scope

Published: June 2026

What this means What decision-makers prioritise and fund shapes the outcomes people experience. This roadmap brings together a select number of clear and connected priorities to help focus effort where it can make the greatest difference. Together, these priorities would support a system that is

Published: 1 October, 2020

2022. We supported many ways for people to share feedback to ensure the framework and six-week consultation process was accessible to everyone, especially our priority population groups. During our public consultation process we received over 260 submissions across all priority population groups

Published: 30 April, 2026

queer (she/her). I live with Fibromyalgia, chronic migraines and anxiety, along with other hidden disabilities. I am excited to be part of the I.Lead kaupapa, and enjoy connecting youth across Aotearoa and ensuring our voices are heard. It is often hard to find rainbow, disability, and youth-friendly

Published: February 2026

processes that are largely unchanged from the current Act (such as a responsible clinician and a court hearing as the model for applications and orders for compulsory care). Implementing the new law The system is under pressure. Increased investment in more - and a broader range of - services is needed to

Published: December 2025

communities throughout the country to create impact for people with lived experience of mental health and addiction. This includes extensive engagement with mental health and addiction sector, iwi, kaupapa Māori providers, government, NGOs, government agencies, and lived experience communities.&nbsp

Published: 12 May, 2023

Hiringa Mahara Director Māori, Maraea Johns.   “Māori wellbeing is often referred to as being collective, and exercising rangatiratanga (self-determination, sovereignty, independence, autonomy) is a contributor to a range of positive wellbeing outcomes for iwi, hapū, and whānau.” Read the feedback in the article on Stuff

Published: 25 June, 2025

Framework using three national social surveys conducted between 2018 and 2022. We intend for this information to inform cross sector and cross-agency strategies, plans, policy and system responses to address the inequities in mental health and wellbeing outcomes for people who experience mental

Published: 15 December, 2025

that three recommendations from Kua Tīmata Te Haerenga have been completed. Having a plan to support the workforce and address workforce shortages, government funding for improved prevalence information, and better data systems will now provide a solid foundation from which effective changes can be