Kowheori-19 Ngā Pūrongo ki Ngā Tukinga COVID-19 insights series

Wellbeing impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic

This eighth (and final) report draws on the previous seven reports in the COVID-19 series, and wider research to highlight the wellbeing impacts of the pandemic, and to learn from them.

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Pacific connectedness and wellbeing in the pandemic

This report looks at the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the wellbeing of Pacific peoples in Aotearoa and shows how Pacific peoples’ connection – to family, community, culture and faith – has been a key source of strength and resilience in the pandemic.

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Exercising rangatiratanga during the COVID-19 pandemic

This report elevates how rangatiratanga was exercised throughout the pandemic. It shows that Māori have always had the knowledge and skills to support the wellbeing of their whānau and communities.

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Supporting wellbeing after a crisis

In this report, we show that lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic can help support the mental health and wellbeing of communities recovering from other crises, like Cyclone Gabrielle.

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COVID-19 and safety in the home

In this report, we show that the COVID-19 pandemic and lockdowns led to an increase in reports of violence and harm in the home, with some groups particularly impacted.

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Impact of COVID-19 on the wellbeing of rural communities in Aotearoa New Zealand

In this report, we show that rural communities face different wellbeing challenges to urban Aotearoa, and the pandemic has presented a range of added stresses.

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Impact of COVID-19 on wellbeing of older people in Aotearoa New Zealand

In this report, we show that older people contributed greatly through the pandemic, often coping and supporting others across a range of areas - despite often facing worse impacts of the pandemic.

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Media reporting of COVID-19

Our first report Media reporting of COVID-19 and mental health and wellbeing provides a scene-setter for the rest of the series.

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