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Published: 29 June, 2023

to draw on this workforce’s unique first-hand understanding of distress, addiction and recovery, and to substantially grow and better support this crucial workforce.  “There is a strong case for the peer workforce to play a greater role in supporting people experiencing mental distress or

Published: May 2026

recovery from mental distress Promoting a sense of belonging and inclusivity will better support wellbeing for people who interact with services Connection to culture is an enabler for Māori mental health and wellbeing Whānau is a solution for supporting improved Māori mental health and wellbeing outcomes

Published: February 2026

respond to people in crisis. Once the ‘crisis’ moment in time is passed, people need clear pathways to access care and support they need to continue their recovery. These pathways must include community-based, peer-led, Kaupapa Māori services and social support to ensure access to safe and secure

Published: 18 August, 2022

need to thrive. It also means having hope and trust, and the freedom to flourish. Te Hiringa Mahara will focus on understanding the impacts of COVID-19 so that the response and recovery supports mental health and wellbeing. Over the coming year we will closely monitor emerging information

Published: March 2024

tāngata whaiora and lived experience communities has shaped this framework and enables us to monitor what is most important to people who experience distress, substance harm or gambling harm. Our reports monitoring wellbeing for people in Aotearoa are accessible here The experiences of people with

Published: 13 December, 2023

;  We are proud of the work we have done to highlight what is important for the wellbeing of rangatahi and young people in Aotearoa. By drawing on what rangatahi and young people have shared with us and a review of literature we identified four major themes that need action to improve wellbeing

Published: 4 November, 2025

people live in Aotearoa New Zealand.    A blueprint is required to ensure that a nationally cohesive approach to crisis response is developed by June 2027. This should build on what is already working and new initiatives underway in parts of Aotearoa New Zealand that can be scaled up nationwide. In

Published: 26 August, 2025

This crisis response literature scan reviews international and Aotearoa evidence on crisis responses for the general population, Indigenous communities, and youth. It highlights shared principles, key differences, and what is working well. The scan finds that international system-wide models show

Published: 25 March, 2026

faced longer wait times than other age groups, and experienced higher rates of declined referrals. For 19-24 years olds, access continued to decrease.   “What is equally concerning is that young people are reporting higher levels of psychological distress. “We are also seeing considerable regional

Published: 5 November, 2025

developed by June 2027.  "A cohesive national approach will set out what is needed and where to supplement services. The challenge is to connect services up for people who need it wherever they live. This includes crisis lines which are under pressure,” Ms Orsborn said. “The current system