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Published: 5 May, 2023

relationships; and were agile and adaptive. Māori-led initiatives shared culturally-appropriate information and resources that protected the health and wellbeing of communities; and supported connection with individuals and whānau. For improved future health and wellbeing outcomes, we recommend

Published: 29 June, 2023

Our Peer support workforce paper 2023 shows the critical role of the peer workforce in enabling recovery, improving hope and in transforming the landscape of mental health and addiction services. The potential of this workforce is yet to be fully realised. Key findings in the paper include:&nbsp

Published: 15 April, 2026

A once‑in‑a‑decade Mental Health and Wellbeing Strategy has been released for public consultation, and Te Hiringa Mahara is calling on New Zealanders to help shape the final document. The strategy will set the direction for mental health and wellbeing across Aotearoa for more than a decade, making

Published: 23 October, 2024

Government recently announced that six new Crisis Recovery Cafés will be rolled out around the country over the next two years. The benefits of this type of care model are examined in our recently released insights paper on acute options for mental health care. Our Lived Experience team prepared

Published: May 2024

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Published: 9 March, 2023

to today’s Te Hiringa Mahara – the Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission report,  COVID-19 and safety in the home [PDF, 248 KB] . “There were increased reports of violence and more severe violence and lockdowns made it harder for people at risk to seek help,” says Te Hiringa Mahara Chief

Published: 13 December, 2022

Older people have contributed greatly to their communities through the COVID-19 pandemic whilst managing increased loneliness and a range of other challenges. This is according to today’s Te Hiringa Mahara – the Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission report  ​ The impact of COVID-19 on the

Published: January 2026

Name Region Northland Auckland Bay of Plenty Waikato Tairāwhiti Hawke's Bay Taranaki Manawatu-Whanganui Wellington Marlborough Nelson/ Tasman West Coast Canterbury Otago Southland Other location Tell us about your interests (pick 1 or more): Lived experience Mental health and addiction system Kaupapa Māori Rangatahi and young people Wellbeing

Published: June 2026

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Published: 6 October, 2022

exacerbated and amplified many existing inequities in mental health and wellbeing outcomes, and in accessing services and supports. In the face of challenges presented by the pandemic, iwi, hapū, and whānau Māori exercised rangatiratanga, providing practical support for themselves and others through the