8 September 2026
Stay up to date - new reports added to our website
Our Research & Reports section is continually updated with the latest documents relevant to youth health in Aotearoa. Recent updates include:
- Whiria te Ora: the newly released Māori Health Strategy 2026, setting a clear direction for improving Māori health outcomes over the next five years
- Engagement Insights Report: capturing the voices, experiences, and aspirations of Māori communities, iwi, IMPBs, health providers, whānau, and sector partners who contributed to its development
- Mental Health and Wellbeing Strategy 2026–2036: New Zealand's first dedicated mental health strategy under the Pae Ora Act, with a supporting three-year implementation plan
- New Mental Health Act: landmark legislation coming into force in 2028, strengthening supported decision-making and whānau involvement in care
Head to our Research & Reports page and Resources page to explore these alongside insights from our own mahi and up-to-date research and reports relating to youth health.
Latest News
30th June 2026
Provisional programme available
A provisional programme is now available for the national youth health conference on 8-9 October 2026 at the University of Waikato in Kirikiriroa Hamilton.
12th March 2026
Call for abstracts - open
ABSTRACTS ARE NOW CLOSED. We’re now inviting abstract submissions for our Youth Health Conference, 9–10 October in Kirikiriroa | Hamilton.
9th February 2026
Youth Health Conference - Save the date
We are pleased to announce a national youth health conference to be held on 9-10 October 2026 in Kirikiriroa | Hamilton.
26th January 2026
Standing up for the wellbeing of rangatahi - support the Dear Children campagin
The Dear Children campaign, led by Mana Mokopuna – Children’s Commissioner Dr Claire Achmad, is shining a light on the scale of child harm in Aotearoa and calling on all of us to be champions for children.