Information from the New Zealand government, professional associations and organisations
Government Inquiry into Mental Health and Addiction The purpose of this inquiry was to identify unmet needs and develop recommendations for a better mental health and addiction system for Aotearoa New Zealand.
The Health and Disability Commissioner promotes and protects people's rights as set out in the Code of Health and Disability Services Consumers' Rights.
Health Research Council of New Zealand identify and supports research in order to improve the health and wellbeing of New Zealanders.
HealthEd provides free public health resources from Te Whatu Ora, the Ministry of Health and other health providers. Some examples are:
Ministry of Health is the Government's primary advisor on health policy and disability support services. It gives access to reports, statistics, and legislation about the health of New Zealanders.
Mental Health Publications. A list of publications relating to mental health in New Zealand
The Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission is the kaitiaki (guardian) of mental health and wellbeing, and works toward long-term transformation of the mental health, addiction and wellbeing systems in Aotearoa New Zealand.
Ministry of Social Development advises government on social policy and providing social services.
New Zealand Government Online is the official gateway to New Zealand Government. It provides an overview of New Zealand and its government, access to government services information, including health.
The Human Rights Commission works under the Human Rights Act 1993. Its purpose is to promote and protect the human rights of all people in Aotearoa New Zealand.
Te Puni Kōkiri Ministry of Māori Development is the Government’s principal policy advisor on Māori wellbeing and development.
Its research and publications covers such topics as Health and 2020–2024 He Takunetanga Rautaki | Strategic Intentions that has information on whanau-centred approaches and Māori wellbeing etc
Child and Youth Wellbeing This website is managed by the Child Wellbeing & Poverty Reduction Group of the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet The Strategy sets out the actions the Government intends to take to improve the wellbeing of all New Zealand children – now and in the future.
Mana Mokopuna - Children and Young People's Commission was established in July 2023 with rich whakapapa built on the committment of the form Children's Commissioners. It is an independent advocate for the interests, rights and wellbeing of mokopuna/children and young people
The Ministry of Youth Development - Te Manatū Whakahiato Taiohi encourages and supports young people, aged between 12 and 24 years old, to develop and use knowledge, skills and experiences to participate confidently in their communities.
Oranga Tamariki: Ministry of Children work to support and care for children and young people in New Zealand.
Aged Care Association is an advocate for the aged care sector. The site has publications, promotes workshops and conferences, ARC documents such as the ARC funding model review (2018) and more.
Ageing Well National Science Challenge are a team of researchers, scientists and associated stakeholders tackling important age-related issues across Aotearoa New Zealand. They have Tapinga 'a Maama' which is information on improving end-of-life care for Pacific Peoples and for aiga supporting them.
Community & Public Health. Information, resources and links around topics such as housing, drugs and alcohol, older persons health, nutrition, Māori health, Pacific health, youth mental health, well being and resilience and more.
Dapaanz. The New Zealand professional body that supports and fosters excellence in addiction treatment
Diabetes New Zealand is a Charitable Trust that represents and supports people with diabetes.
The Fono Social. Offers a range of social services for the community including mental health services, family support and mentoring services
Te Ipu Aronui support Māori whānau (families) to provide care to adults and kaumātua (older people) at end of life, as well as take care of whānau at the same time.
Mental Health Foundation. A charity that promotes positive mental health and wellbeing. Check out their Mental Health Awareness Week resources here
New Zealand College of Mental Health Nurses is a professional body that represents mental health, addiction and disability nursing.
New Zealand Dementia Foundation exists to improve the lives of people affected by dementia. They are an independent, national organisation connecting professionals to promote best practice dementia care through leadership in the areas of research, education, support, advocacy and influence.
New Zealand Drug Foundation - They take the lead in Aotearoa New Zealand with educating, advising and advocating for healthy approaches to alcohol and other drugs.
New Zealand Family Violence Clearinghouse is the national centre for research and information on family and whānau violence in Aotearoa New Zealand.
The New Zealand Formulary is an independent resource that provides health professionals with clinically validated medicines information and guidance on best practice.
The New Zealand Formulary for Children is an independent resource providing healthcare professionals with clinically validated medicines information and guidance on best practice, enabling healthcare professionals to select safe and effective medicines for individual children.
Nga Vaka o Kāiga Tapu (Nga Vaka) is a collaboration between eight Pacific ethnic communities, The Cause Collective and Government through the Ministry of Social Development. The Nga Vaka o Kaiga Tapu conceptual frameworks are the centrepiece of the Government’s Pasifika Proud initiative which aims to prevent family violence among Pacific communities.
New Zealand Nursing Organisation supports professional nursing practice in New Zealand.
Nursing Council of New Zealand is the regulatory authority responsible for the registration of nurses. Its primary function is to protect the health and safety of members of the public by ensuring that nurses are competent and fit to practise.
Palliative Care Aotearoa Research Network (PCARN) is a national group of multidisciplinary clinicians, researchers and academic who promote clinical research and enquiry across palliative care services in Aotearoa New Zealand.
Pasefika Proud. In 2008 a Pacific Advisory Group was established by MSD to support the work of the Taskforce for Action on Violence within Families to strengthen government responses to family violence. The Pasefika Proud initiative, which was established in 2011 highlights key issues for Pacific peoples and the need for community-led solutions that focus on prevention.
Pātaka Raraunga brings together data, tools, and reports on Te Āo Māori.
Pathways is a leading national provider of community-based mental health, addiction and wellbeing services.
Privacy Commissioner. Promotes the Privacy Act and codes of practice.
Te Pou is a not-for-profit, national workforce development centre. They aim to improve the lives of people with mental health, addiction, and disability needs by connecting the people working with them, tāngata whai ora, tāngata whaikaha and their whānau, with knowledge, resources, training, and information.
The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (RANZCP) is responsible for training, educating and representing psychiatrists in Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand. There are many resources on mental health e.g. Position statements such as Mental health for the community, Pacific Mental Health in Aotearoa New Zealand, reports such as Building mental health and wellbeing in Australia and New Zealand through early support for infants, children and their families
Te Rūnanga o Aotearoa (Te Rūnanga) alongside their Te Tiriti o Waitangi partner, the New Zealand Nurses Organisation (NZNO), represents Māori health professional members.
Toi Tangata is a Māori
Worksafe - Have published a series of essays on mentally healthy work.
New Zealand Legislation. The authoritative source of acts, bills, and legislative instruments.
Privacy Commissioner. Promotes the Privacy Act and codes of practice.
Parliamentary Debates (Hansard) is the official report of debate in the House of Representatives. It’s produced by editors, who go into the debating chamber and report what politicians / members of Parliament (MPs) say. This ensures New Zealand’s democracy is accessible and transparent to everyone. You can Read Hansard reports and look at Hansard debate summaries.
E-Tangata is an online Sunday magazine run by the Mana Trust, which is dedicated to building a stronger Māori and Pacific presence in the New Zealand media.
Education Counts has information about education statistics and research.
Figure.NZ is a charitable organisation that makes New Zealand data easy to find and use.
NZ health data and statistics which is collected and produced by the Ministry of Health and the wider health sector
MBIE has a quarterly report series that provides a summary of New Zealand labour market trends
NZ Police routinely releases data and statistics on the last working day of each month via an interactive reporting tool known as policedata.nz
Stats NZ is New Zealand's official statistics agency. They collect information about New Zealand’s environment, economy and society. The information helps government, local councils, Māori, businesses, communities, researchers and the public to measure, and make decisions.
Capital & Coast District Health Board has two distinct roles:
Support for Māori and Pacific Nurses - Capital & Coast District Health Board
Hutt Valley District Health Board (HVDHB) works with other health care providers to plan, fund, and provide a range of healthcare services for people in the Hutt Valley.
Refugee Health. Links to resources and information about health and related services available in Wellington
Te Piringa is the name of an independent body of research that provides key recommendations and findings about using a whānau-centred approach to primary health care services.
Whānau ora puts whānau and families in control of the services they need to work together, build on their strengths and achieve their aspirations.
Whānau Ora is a culturally-based, and whānau-centred approach to wellbeing focused on whānau (family group) as a whole, as the decision-makers who determine their goals and aspirations