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Published: 27 June, 2023

  Focus groups who contributed to the research said they hoped to see more holistic services that span the life course, from the “crib to the tomb”, for tāngata whaiora and their whānau.

Published: May 2026

The research is clear that supporting young people earlier, before distress escalates, can reduce the long-term impacts on their mental health, wellbeing, education, employment, and family outcomes. It also reduces the demand on the mental health system which is under pressure.

Published: 30 April, 2026

  Te Hiringa Mahara is kicking off Youth Week 2026 with a webinar focusing on the power of co-design for rangatahi and youth mental health.

Published: 2 February, 2022

“While the Pae Ora (Healthy Futures) Bill is a chance to prepare for a system that best serves those whose health outcomes are deteriorating, it is important we get the foundation right, now.

Published: March 2024

Alison Schneller, Principal Advisor Mental Health and Addiction Sector At Te Hiringa Mahara, Alison has a particular focus on advocating for the collective interests of people who experience mental distress or addiction (or both), and the people who support them.

Published: 24 June, 2026

'Te Hiringa Mahara is urging decision-makers to look closely at the roadmap to improve support for people and whānau, and help ensure the system is fit for purpose,' says Ms Orsborn. Find the roadmap in full, here: www.mhwc.govt.nz/roadmap

Published: 30 April, 2026

In total, 20 studies of 16 interventions were identified that met these criteria. The Evidence brief summarises the findings of the review and highlights the factors underlying effective programmes and services for rangatahi and young people.

Published: 7 May, 2026

Te Hiringa Mahara is calling on the Government to explicitly recognise and address the mental health and wellbeing impacts climate change is having on New Zealanders, following the release of the Climate Change Commission’s latest report.

Published: 11 May, 2023

In the face of COVID-19, Māori didn’t just respond, they identified the need for an equity lens to be applied to the wider response by considering the needs of tangata whenua as Te Tiriti o Waitangi partners and building on work already grounded in tikanga Māori and mātauranga Māori, underpinned by established

Published: 20 January, 2024

Read more about The Access and Choice Programme: Report on the first three years 2022 Read and download the paper below: Downloads Supplementary paper: Access and Choice Programme Download Supplementary paper: Access and Choice Programme Download