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Published: 13 December, 2023

;  The challenges to progress are not confined to the size of the health budget. Having a workforce equipped to handle the challenges across all population groups is a top priority. We are calling for a detailed workforce plan to reduce clinical vacancies, and create a greater role for peer support

Published: 3 April, 2025

do for the programme to reach its full potential. We have noted some regional variations, and the number being seen falls short of the goal of 325,000 people,” Ms Orsborn said. “While the programme has positive impacts, to be fully realised there needs to be focused effort. This will take greater

Published: 1 December, 2022

whānau and community support to access health services, food and necessities Whilst the pandemic led to more loneliness amongst older members of the community, kaumātua worked hard to maintain connections with their communities and whānau in a variety of different ways. It is important that our

Published: December 2025

Asessment of progress report downloads Read our assessment of recommendations made in the Kua Tīmata Te Haerenga | The Journey Has Begun service monitoring report. December 2025. As an Independent Crown Entity, Te Hiringa Mahara - Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission uses a variety of tools to

Published: 13 December, 2022

positioned in media as vulnerable and less adaptable.  “Older people have contributed greatly through the pandemic, often coping, thriving, and supporting others. Kaumātua worked hard to maintain connections with their communities and whānau in a variety of different ways.” “Kaumātua were at the

Published: 1 May, 2023

some Government and community responses were valuable, but more should be done to empower communities, provide a range of safe accessible supports, and monitor and research family and sexual violence. To help members of some of Aotearoa New Zealand's communities stay safe and secure in the face of

Published: 15 May, 2023

people in Aotearoa New Zealand feel they are facing an uncertain future with inherited social, economic, and environmental challenges. “Young people are the future generation, leaders, and valuable members of our communities. They are also navigating unique challenges to previous generations, from

Published: 25 March, 2026

variation by anyone seeking support, and this is taking too long to address. No matter where you live, you should have equitable access to services. “Today, we are again calling for renewed efforts to improve access for rangatahi and young people. This must be a priority, with targeted action and

Published: 17 September, 2021

intent. We urge the Select Committee to listen carefully to the voices of rainbow communities, including trans people, those with variations of sex characteristics (sometimes known as intersex), and non-binary people, and their calls to clarify and strengthen areas of the Bill,” says Kevin Hague

Published: 30 June, 2022

when whānau numbers become very large. Iwi Iwi has its whakapapa and origins located firmly in te ao Māori (Māori worldview) and refers specifically to blood connections that exist between generations of lineage that descend from Atua Māori, Iwi are formed from a collective of hapū usually