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Published: 30 April, 2026

Te Hiringa Mahara is calling for greater investment in early intervention and secondary prevention for young people experiencing distress. New evidence shows timely, lower-cost support can stop distress escalating, lift wellbeing and ease pressure on an overstretched system.  The 2024/25 New

Published: April 2026

Access to mental health and addiction services downloads | February 2026 Read or download the 2026 Access to mental health and addiction services data summary. Infographics Summary set of measures downloads | April 2026 Read or download the summary set of measures with key data up until 30 June

Published: January 2026

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Published: February 2026

Peer support workforce paper 2023 Read and download our Peer support workforce paper 2023 about the critical role of the peer workforce in enabling recovery, improving hope and in transforming the landscape of mental health and addiction services. Report This paper shows the critical role of the

Published: January 2026

In 2018, government commissioned an independent inquiry into mental health and addiction in Aotearoa New Zealand. The inquiry brought together thousands of voices to paint a picture of the mental health and addictions landscape, giving life to He Ara Oranga: Report of the Government Inquiry into

Published: 25 June, 2026

QSO. Dr Barbara Disley ONZM joined the Board in July 2023 and was appointed deputy chair in October 2025. Dr Disley has held significant roles in the mental health and addiction sector over the past 30 plus years, including being a member of the Inquiry into Mental Health and Addiction in 2018. New

Published: June 2026

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Published: 16 June, 2026

New Zealand.   2026 submissions: Downloads Submission on the Drug Overdose (Assistance Protection) Legislation Bill, June 2026 pdf, 297 KB Download Sale and Supply of Alcohol Improving Alcohol Regulation Amendment Bill, May 2026 docx, 419 KB Download Mental Health and Wellbeing Strategy

Published: June 2026

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Published: 8 April, 2026

Consultation by the Ministry of Health on the first, national Mental Health and Wellbeing Strategy began on 8 April 2026. We would like everyone to share their views and make their voices heard. Te Hiringa Mahara has provided independent advice to the Minister for Mental Health on the development