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Student wellbeing programme Tūturu takes off in Northland Latest

Student wellbeing programme Tūturu takes off in Northland

23 October 2026

Te Tai Tokerau Northland schools partnered with Tūturu faster than anticipated after word of mouth spread among principals.

How can schools better handle student mental health and wellbeing? Insights from NZCER's secondary principals' survey Research

How can schools better handle student mental health and wellbeing? Insights from NZCER's secondary principals' survey

25 March 2024

In November 2023, the results of a 2022 nationwide survey of secondary school principals in Aotearoa revealed that the top issue they ranked dealing with at school was providing support for students grappling with mental health or wellbeing issues.

What’s happening with AoD education in New Zealand schools?  Research

What’s happening with AoD education in New Zealand schools?

8 June 2023

Across Aotearoa, there are a wide range of ways secondary schools educate their students about alcohol and other drugs (AoD).