Academic Literature

Young People Talk About Digital Support for Mental Health: An Online Survey of 15–30-Year Olds in New Zealand

18 Oct 2024

Mental distress is on the rise for young people, and there are high levels of unmet need for support. Increasingly, young people are engaging with online mechanisms of support to avoid cost and wait times. Read more

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The Firearms Review threatens to walk back gains in public safety

Gun control is a pressing issue in New Zealand that has garnered the attention of policymakers and the general public. The tragic mass shooting in Christchurch in March 2019, resulting in the loss of 51 lives and numerous injuries, underscored the devastating...

Government ‘not seeing the reality’ of disability funding changes, says advocate

The Government is failing to see the impact of funding changes on the disability community if it believes there is no halt on support services, an advocate for disabled people says. Read...

Treasury advisor signals tough times ahead

The Government’s push to consolidate its finances will put added pressure on Budget 2025 and beyond, according to Treasury chief economic advisor Dominick Stephens. Read...

Key issues

HEALTH SERVICES AND SYSTEMS

Covering developments in the provision, funding and organisation of health care services.

EQUITY

Exploring the impacts of the health system on minorities within the population, notably including Māori, Pacifica, Asians and LGBTQI.

DRUGS, DEVICE AND DIAGNOSTICS

Covering prescription medicines and medical devices.

PUBLIC HEALTH

Focusing on efforts to promote health and prevent disease through social and economic interventions.

DIGITAL HEALTH

Exploring the potential digital transformation to provide a more connected and accessible health system.

TE TIRITI

Monitoring how the health reforms and the performance of the health sector uphold Te Tiriti obligations.