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  • Effectiveness of early intervention and secondary prevention supports for young people

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    Published April 2026.

  • Mental Health Bill debate stalled

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    It is one year the Mental Health Bill was returned to Parliament for its second reading, and Te Hiringa Mahara is calling on the Government to ensure this is passed into law this year.

  • Govt must respond to the impacts of climate change on mental health and wellbeing

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    extreme weather events in recent years, and we can expect mental distress and harm from problematic substance use to increase after future events. These events take a heavy toll on people and communities, and the impacts can last well beyond the initial emergency. “Mental health support must be included

  • Deepening inequities in the mental health system call for action

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    Commenting on the Office of the Director of Mental Health and Addiction Services: Regulatory Report (1 July 2023 to 30 June 2024) released today, Te Hiringa Mahara pointed to entrenched inequities within the system. Māori continue to be disproportionately subjected to some of the most harmful practices in our mental health system.

  • The future of primary mental health care

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    This short paper captures outcome of the think tank held in August 2025 to explore the future roles of primary and community care play in supporting people with mental health and substance use needs.

  • Leadership

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    Meet our leadership team.

  • Te Hiringa Mahara office hours webinar, July 2026

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    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.

  • More kaupapa Māori services

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    Māori, who make up 17% of the population and have higher rates of mental distress than other populations groups, have been advocating for equitable funding for kaupapa Māori services for decades.

  • Home

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    Te Hiringa Mahara is a kaitiaki of mental health and wellbeing. We contribute to better and equitable mental health and wellbeing outcomes for all people in Aotearoa New Zealand.

  • Roadmap for mental health, addiction, and wellbeing

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    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.