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Published: 4 November, 2025

the country that could be scaled up nationwide. From peer support to kaupapa Māori services, publicly funded services across the country are already demonstrating what good crisis responses looks like.  “Change is already happening in pockets across Aotearoa New Zealand. This is very positive

Published: April 2026

what we offer. Any feedback and suggestions are very welcome – please get in touch by email  kiaora@mhwc.govt.nz .  In time, we will monitor other mental health and addiction supports and services, and we will continue to make more detailed investigations into system-level change.  Last updated: 16 April 2026.

Published: 23 October, 2024

Taranaki Retreat put it “A supportive relationship is formed, in which the safety valve of a listener to both reflect and turn to, is available to them to make positive steps for change.” When power is shared with tāngata whaiora so is the accountability for their choices. Tāngata whaiora from the

Published: 13 December, 2023

the year ahead you’d like to discuss, please don’t hesitate to get in touch. We will continue to call for change to happen a lot faster to ensure the mental health and addiction system meets the needs of tangata whaiora and whānau. 

Published: 20 May, 2025

digital and online environments and navigating a rapidly changing world to name a few. Our 2024 assessment of youth mental health and wellbeing paints a picture of a system that continues to marginalise young people, especially young people with lived experience of mental distress and addiction

Published: May 2026

impacts of climate change on mental health and wellbeing   30 Apr 2026 Power of co-design for rangatahi and youth mental health webinar   10am Monday 18 May 2026 Register now! 30 Apr 2026 Effectively addressing rising distress in rangatahi and young people   View all news

Published: 13 December, 2023

young people aged 15-24 years have more than quadrupled in the last 10 years. When compared to other countries young people in Aotearoa New Zealand are faring poorly. They are navigating unique challenges to previous generations, from climate change, cost of living pressures, inequality, and

Published: May 2026

change We want to see mental wellbeing outcomes make up part of the decision-making in the systems that support health, social connection, and material wellbeing. We also want to see the mental health and addiction system and services better support the health, social and material wellbeing of people

Published: January 2026

, Josiah had a life changing experience as a participant in the Pacific Youth Leadership and Transformation programme (PYLAT). A core group of participants (including Josiah) developed PYLAT into a charity continuing to empower Pacific youth voices in democracy, and support their mental wellbeing

Published: 30 April, 2026

The ‘Power of co-design for rangatahi and youth mental health’ webinar presented we shared the key findings from our early intervention and secondary prevention effectiveness review, and heard from young people about their experiences and insights into co-design.