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Published: 25 February, 2026

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Published: June 2026

Psychological distress is rising across Aotearoa, but the mental health system’s response is not keeping pace. While progress has been made, it has not gone far enough, especially for young people and Māori. This roadmap sets out where faster, more focused action is needed to build a system that better meets people’s needs.

Published: 24 June, 2026

Te Hiringa Mahara – Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission- has today launched a new roadmap at Parliament calling for faster, more focused action to improve mental health, addiction and wellbeing outcomes in Aotearoa New Zealand.

Published: May 2026

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Published: 28 May, 2026

Commenting on the 2026 Budget, Te Hiringa Mahara expressed disappointment that is no new explicit investment into mental health and addiction services.

Published: 30 April, 2026

Te Hiringa Mahara commissioned an Effectiveness review of approaches for young people experiencing early signs of distress to provide an evidence base for people developing, funding and advocating for services and supports. Supplementing this detailed review is a shorter Evidence brief.

Published: April 2026

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Published: 25 March, 2026

Following the release of the Government’s latest targets data this morning, Te Hiringa Mahara – Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission is renewing its calls for increased urgency to improve access to services for young people.

Published: January 2026

Mental health and wellbeing is a global issue and Te Hiringa Mahara connects with commissions and other global entities.

Published: February 2026

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