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Published: January 2026

recovering from other crises, like Cyclone Gabrielle. Find out more about COVID-19 and supporting wellbeing after a crisis    COVID-19 and safety in the home In this report, we show that the COVID-19 pandemic and lockdowns led to an increase in reports of violence and harm in the home, with

Published: 21 March, 2024

models of care and addressing wider workforce shortages. It’s important that the Māori lived experience workforce, who bring a Te Ao Māori perspective, are included in planning.”   The Commission has provided advice to the Minister for Mental Health that will address other pressure points

Published: 12 September, 2023

ahead of time to  kiaora@mhwc.govt.nz  or post them in the webinar chat on the day. If you require a New Zealand Sign Language interpreter for the webinars or other support to participate, please let us know when you register.

Published: 5 May, 2023

effective government support can be optimised when Māori responses are trusted, acted upon, and enabled through the realignment of wellbeing system processes. We thus call on the government to provide sustained support and resources to Māori to continue to deliver for their communities. Read other reports

Published: 5 February, 2023

resources due to distance from main centres and digital connectivity Rural communities are diverse, and the pandemic has affected different parts of rural communities differently. Farmers experience different stresses and challenges than other parts of the rural community With a higher rural

Published: 29 June, 2023

part of the frontline workforce, but they have a wider role too. Alongside other lived experience roles, they can help transform the landscape of mental health and addiction services,” Ms Orsborn said.    “There is huge potential for further development of the Māori peer workforce to

Published: 20 May, 2022

addressing pressures on specialist services, particularly for young people.  In its report the Commission emphasised the importance of continuing investment in youth services as well as in kaupapa Māori services, peer services, and other community-based specialist services.  "However, with $1.8

Published: February 2024

Here are more details about why we want to hear from a wide cross section of people, how the information we collect will be used, and answers to other frequently asked questions.  If you have any other questions or have issues with the online form, you can email us at kiaora@mhwc.govt.nz

Published: 31 May, 2023

report uses a wide range of data to monitor service performance, along with other published information, and case-studies from exemplar organisations. Overall there has been good progress with investment and increased access to primary services, although there has been a reduction in access to

Published: 4 September, 2023

;Under One Umbrella: integrated mental health, alcohol and other drug use care for young people in New Zealand report released today by the Cross-party Mental Health and Addiction Wellbeing Group. “Focusing attention on rangatahi and young people’s mental health is vital. Rangatahi and young people