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Published: 8 June, 2023

support to each other – support like trustworthy and accessible public health information, access to health care, food and care packages, and spiritual and social help.  The lessons learned from Pacific communities' experiences during the pandemic should inform future policies and responses.&nbsp

Published: 1 December, 2022

pandemic has changed attitudes toward ageing and older people, with older people being positioned as vulnerable, less adaptable and a burden on the rest of society Older Māori, Pacific and Asian people were often highly connected within their own communities, highlighted by their ability to leverage

Published: 14 February, 2023

health services. Poor connectivity meant more people were struggling to get help, advice and support; with older people even less likely to be online. The closure of social hubs, such as schools and libraries, during lockdowns also had large impacts on communities. “Our report highlights the

Published: 15 March, 2023

lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic can help support the mental health and wellbeing of communities recovering from other crises, like Cyclone Gabrielle. The report shows the following: Help provided will need to target people who already experience disadvantage, including people and whānau

Published: 27 October, 2022

Māori, Pacific and disabled peoples. “In the face of resource constraints and the specific challenges of the pandemic, communities and service providers have innovated – doing more with less and using online and telehealth delivery to reach people in need.” Te Hiringa Mahara’s recent mental health

Published: 27 June, 2024

recently, with 1 in 5 young people experiencing higher rates of psychological distress than other age groups. At the same time, young people are less likely to get professional help for their mental health needs when they need it,” said Dr Ella Cullen, Director Wellbeing Insights and Leadership, for Te

Published: 25 February, 2026

Te Hiringa Mahara is calling for increased urgency to improve access to specialist mental health and addiction services for young people after new analysis shows a continued reduction in the number of young people accessing services.   Despite 15-to-24 year-olds reporting increasing levels of

Published: 6 October, 2022

for the future,” says Dr. Filipo Katavake-McGrath, Te Hiringa Mahara Director of Wellbeing System Leadership and Insights. “Just because these wellbeing dimensions are less tangible, does not mean that they are less influential in creating stress and distress. In fact, understanding the real impacts

Published: 8 December, 2021

experience good wellbeing, most of the time. The report also found that a concerningly large minority of people and communities experience persistently poor wellbeing. “This may not come as a surprise to many, but that does not make it any less concerning,” says Board Chair, Hayden Wano. “When a person

Published: May 2026

, poorer physical health, and experience higher discrimination. Are less likely to have good individual and family wellbeing and access to protective factors such as social connection. In the 2026 assessment, we report there has been no improvement in any of the 22 measures we looked at, for people who