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Published: January 2026

some groups particularly impacted. Find out more about COVID-19 and safety in the home   Impact of COVID-19 on the wellbeing of rural communities in Aotearoa New Zealand In this report, we show that rural communities face different wellbeing challenges to urban Aotearoa, and the pandemic has

Published: 21 March, 2024

The announcement today by the Minister for Mental Health Matt Doocey that a new mental health and addiction peer support service will be set up in hospital emergency departments is a positive move.   “People who are experiencing mental distress who arrive at an emergency department will

Published: 5 February, 2023

communities, and greater involvement of rural communities in planning and decision-making, particularly with rural Māori. Read other reports in the Covid-19 insights series Downloads Summary Report (English) pdf, 198 KB Download Summary Report (Te Reo) pdf, 193 KB Download Summary Report (English) docx, 74 KB Download Summary Report (Te Reo) docx, 87 KB Download Technical Report pdf, 9.2 MB Download Technical Report docx, 1.6 MB Download

Published: June 2024

Te Rau Tira (Wellbeing Outcomes Report) Read and download our Te Rau Tira Wellbeing Outcomes Report and Summary here Report We released Te Rau Tira Wellbeing Outcomes Report 2021 on 8 December 2021. Te Rau Tira introduces our vision to improve wellbeing for communities in Aotearoa New Zealand. Our

Published: June 2026

signs of progress, so workforce numbers have increased, wait times have improved and overall access to services has also improved. However, we are also really concerned about some groups. Young people in particular are experiencing higher rates of psychological distress and are struggling to access

Published: 13 December, 2023

its first ever Minister for Mental Health sitting in Cabinet is a welcome move. This dedicated role will bring a clear focus to mental health and addiction, and we are looking forward to tangible action and increased momentum over the coming term of government. But where should the new minister start

Published: 15 April, 2026

and for those communities.  “We also need to see stronger action to address the underlying drivers of mental distress, particularly for young people, where demand and unmet need continue to grow. To support meaningful engagement, Te Hiringa Mahara has released advice to help New Zealanders make

Published: January 2026

Māori mental health and wellbeing We strive to have enduring and honourable relationships and partnerships with Māori through all aspects of our work Adopt the framework Te Tiriti o Waitangi by which our decisions, actions, and deliverables will be regularly measured and assessed.   Download

Published: 9 April, 2025

safety for everyone involved. We are aware the state of readiness for transition varies around the country. The teams working at the frontline know their community and need to be trusted to respond in the best way. This lends itself to a phased, regional approach, where different parts of the country

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