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New gaming and gambling resources launched
2 July 2025
Tūturu is excited to announce the launch of a brand new suite of resources to help schools respond to gaming and gambling harm among young people.
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.
Case study
Tūturu in Ōtepoti Dunedin
19 February 2024
Whakaata Tohu Tohu | Mirror Services, works with multiple schools in Ōtepoti.
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Tūturu Making Inroads on Waiheke Island
6 November 2023
CAYAD’s Michael Tuala presenting wider community services for Waiheke Residents In mid-September, Tūturu Tāmaki Makarau leads Corey Tau and Tony Ormsby hosted a whānau hui at Waiheke High School.
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How students are leading the way in making schools safe for rainbow youth
31 August 2023
For LGBTQ+ high school students in Aotearoa, student-led rainbow youth groups have become an increasingly important part of helping them feeling safe at school.
Case study
How schools can support students from families under long-term strain
30 June 2023
“We are dealers in hope,” says Rachael Parker, Acting Principal at Huntly College.
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).
Evidence
Healthy insights: How understanding youth health trends can help schools better support students
15 May 2023
Schools are centrepieces of young people’s daily lives. At their best, they serve as places where students feel safe, supported, and able to be their authentic selves.
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Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland Whole School Approach Day
10 May 2023
On 3 May, Tāmaki Makaurau hosted its inaugural Whole School Approach Day.
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Tūturu hosts Schools Social Service Health Expo in Canterbury
9 May 2023
On 3 May, Tūturu, in collaboration with the Mana Ake Provider Network and Te Whatu Ora, hosted the Schools Social Services Health Expo in Christchurch.