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Published: 28 October, 2021

benefit from more urgent and dedicated focus.” Greater prioritisation implementing flexible, holistic services in a range of settings for Māori and Pacific peoples is needed, says Wano. The Commission also wants youth services prioritised and delivered in ways and in settings that are acceptable and

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: September 2023

and anyone is in immediate physical danger, phone 111. Alternatively, you can go to your nearest hospital emergency department (ED). For urgent help, mental health crisis services, or medical advice Phone your local Mental Health Crisis Assessment Team  if you are concerned about a person’s

Published: 16 June, 2022

significant distress. The Commission urges the Government to be bold in work under way to transform mental health law, and to invest in culturally appropriate, community-based acute services to provide genuine choice for people and whānau, alongside the option of inpatient care. People with personal

Published: January 2026

some groups particularly impacted. Find out more about COVID-19 and safety in the home   Impact of COVID-19 on the wellbeing of rural communities in Aotearoa New Zealand In this report, we show that rural communities face different wellbeing challenges to urban Aotearoa, and the pandemic has

Published: 13 December, 2023

young people aged 15-24 years have more than quadrupled in the last 10 years. When compared to other countries young people in Aotearoa New Zealand are faring poorly. They are navigating unique challenges to previous generations, from climate change, cost of living pressures, inequality, and

Published: January 2026

promote alignment, guide the system and influence positive change across the mental health and addiction system.  We will also step up into our system leadership role, holding the system to account and influencing the public narrative. Our strategic framework brings the key elements of our strategic

Published: 25 June, 2025

access to the determinants of mental health and wellbeing, including lower household income, fewer social connections, and poorer individual and family and whānau wellbeing. This analysis of quantitative data includes reporting against 22 wellbeing indicators from our He Ara Oranga Wellbeing Outcomes

Published: 8 June, 2022

opportunity through Pae Ora reform to build on this kaupapa. Improved mental health, addiction and wellbeing outcomes for people in Aotearoa will require strong leadership and commitment from the Minister, the Ministry, and the new health entities. We urge the Government, particularly at this time of

Published: 6 October, 2022

A narrow focus on mental health may prevent us from understanding the broader wellbeing impacts of COVID-19 in Aotearoa, Te Hiringa Mahara – the Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission - has found in its first report on the impact of the pandemic on wellbeing. “For people to flourish and experience