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Published: 27 October, 2022

, lived experience, peer, and community support will be needed. “Looking beyond the findings of the Commission’s report, we know that improved services alone will not be enough to address the mental health and wellbeing impacts of the pandemic. A range of factors affect people’s mental health and

Published: 1 December, 2022

age groups across a range of measures, predictably, the pandemic had negative impacts on wellbeing Different parts of the older community experienced the pandemic in different ways – the challenges faced often exacerbated existing inequities in wellbeing, and the factors that affect it The COVID-19

Published: 5 June, 2024

continued care with primary services but this isn’t available or appropriate for all. When people finally do see a service, often their level of need has become higher. It’s a vicious circle that we need to break,” Orsborn says. For Māori, we heard high levels of frustration and disappointment after many

Published: January 2026

Youth Wellbeing Insights Report This report grows our collective understanding of the systems and determinants that affect rangatahi Māori and young people’s wellbeing. Report Young people speak out about Wellbeing: An insights report into the Wellbeing of Rangatahi Māori and other Young People in

Published: 14 February, 2023

challenges presented to the rural community by these issues, and with a higher rural population, rural issues disproportionately affect Māori. It is important to remember that life has not 'returned to normal' and the need for support has not gone away. “On a positive note, connectedness and belonging have

Published: November 2023

information relating to OIAs Date published:  15 December 2021  Response date:  24 September 2021 View/download PDF: MHWC2021-004 - OIA for statistical information relating to OIAs [PDF, 221 KB] Information on demands for mental health treatment after COVID-19 Date published: 15

Published: April 2024

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Published: 2 February, 2022

The Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission has presented at an oral hearing on its recent submission on the Pae Ora (Healthy Futures) Bill. Speaking after the hearing, the Chair of the Commission Hayden Wano welcomed the opportunity to present on changes currently proposed by the Bill, and

Published: January 2024

The Board meets regularly. After each Board meeting, we publish a Board meeting summary so that people can find out more about Te Hiringa Mahara and its work programme. Download our Board meeting summaries below 2024 meeting summaries Meeting 44 - 5 December [PDF, 172KB] Meeting  43 - 24

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