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Published: January 2026

barriers to wellbeing have been identified by young people between 2018 and 2022 relating to uncertain futures, racism and discrimination, social media and online harms, and challenges to whānau wellbeing and intergenerational connections. While this report does not cover all the issues faced by

Published: 28 May, 2026

crisis. We are not seeing enough investment in this, which means people are missing out on vital care. "It’s critical that when people reach out for help, they have someone to call, someone to respond and somewhere safe and welcoming to go, when and where they need it. "The current system doesn’t always

Published: November 2025

Report, summaries and infographic Achieving equity of Pacific mental health and wellbeing outcomes report Download and read the full report and summaries. This report and data infographic brings together insights about Pacific peoples' wellbeing using our He Ara Oranga Wellbeing Outcomes Framework

Published: 27 June, 2023

groups but the level of resourcing doesn’t match this.”   The report amplifies the voices of Māori, underscoring their experiences within a health system that often fails to prioritize Te Ao Māori and tikanga Māori principles. Tāngata whaiora Māori and published Māori voices in the report

Published: 1 December, 2021

We are currently in the important stage of mahi (work) to develop the methods and measures for how we will monitor and assess the mental health and addiction system. Phase 1 of this work was completed at the end of 2022, and mahi will continue for measures where data does not exist or are not

Published: 6 October, 2022

understand the experiences of different communities in Aotearoa. Note:  This final paper does not evaluate the Government’s COVID-19 response – rather it highlights the shared and unique wellbeing impacts of the pandemic, for people who experience greater barriers to wellbeing across Aotearoa. Read

Published: 14 February, 2023

another; share information, kai, and resources; and reduce the some of the worst psychosocial impacts of the pandemic. “By working together, and engaging with government agencies and resources, rural communities have taken practical action to protect and support themselves. To keep the momentum going

Published: January 2026

Hiringa Mahara, we welcome your feedback. Visit our Making a complaint page , for more information. Te Hiringa Mahara does not handle complaints about individual or whānau experiences of using mental health and / or addiction services. These complaints are managed by the Office of the Health and

Published: September 2023

Kia ora, tough times affect each of us differently. It’s okay to reach out if you need to or, if you’re worried about someone else, to encourage them to reach out. We all need a bit of support from time to time. If you or someone you know is struggling, we want you to know that however you or they

Published: 4 July, 2024

as a barometer of the state of the whole mental health and addiction system. However, it doesn’t tell the full picture, therefore we need a wider range of high-level measures across both primary/community and specialist services.” “We really need to know if there are population groups that are