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Published: 14 May, 2026

. There has been no improvement for people who interact with services in any of the wellbeing measures we highlighted in our previous report. The 22 indicators include: measures relating to social connection, like trust and loneliness; material wellbeing, like income adequacy and going without fresh

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

Published: 4 November, 2025

crisis response system are often delivered as standalone services or locally driven initiatives. There are proven approaches that need to be scaled-up nationwide, such as 24/7 access to phone-based crisis support, to ensure people get access to crisis support when and where they need it.  Our reporting

Published: 22 May, 2026

distant issue on the horizon. Rather, it is a present and pressing reality in their lives. Further, the feeling that action is too slow or too small can contribute to distress, hopelessness, and disempowerment. In our research, young people talked about climate change not only as an environmental or

Published: May 2026

outcomes report Te Rau Tira report introduces our vision to improve wellbeing for communities in Aotearoa New Zealand. It was released on December 2021. Youth wellbeing insights This insights report into the wellbeing of rangatahi Māori and other young people in Aotearoa was published in May 2023

Published: May 2026

addiction. We want to see cross-government commitment to addressing the factors that support mental wellbeing. For more background on the methodology behind our wellbeing assessment and analysis, see our detailed methodology report (PDF 875KB). What matters for mental wellbeing – where to focus for

Published: 30 April, 2026

queer (she/her). I live with Fibromyalgia, chronic migraines and anxiety, along with other hidden disabilities. I am excited to be part of the I.Lead kaupapa, and enjoy connecting youth across Aotearoa and ensuring our voices are heard. It is often hard to find rainbow, disability, and youth-friendly

Published: May 2026

;last 10 years and where the studies examined whether supports improved distress, anxiety or depressive symptoms among young people aged 12–24 years. In total, 20 studies of 16 interventions were identified that met these criteria.  Key findings  Young people told us

Published: 20 April, 2026

It is one year since the Mental Health Bill was returned to Parliament for its second reading, and Te Hiringa Mahara is calling on the Government to ensure this is passed into law this year. On 17 April 2025, the Health Select Committee handed the Bill back to Parliament to be finalised. Since then

Published: 7 May, 2026

be provided for as long as needed, without a real- or implied-time limit. “Of course, recovery requires more than services. Communities need support to reconnect and re-establish daily life, including resourcing local community organisations, especially marae, and restoring the social infrastructure