Healthy Minds. Mighty Kids.
"New Zealand's Everest is mental health. We have the courage to take on the world, and yet our youth suicide statistics show us we've dropped the ball. Mitey is designed to help turn these figures around. Mitey is an exciting way to teach our kids about their mental health - and those of others - at school, every day."
1 in 5
Kiwis will experience mental health challenges by the age of 18
630
people died of suspected suicide in 2024
22.9%
of Kiwi youth reported symptoms of psychological distress in 2025, the highest rate in any age group
Coaches
High level of support from Mitey's coaches, who are senior teachers, to help you implement all aspects of Mitey.
Wellbeing Review Tool
Assesses your approach to wellbeing and helps develop a plan of action which builds on your school's needs and strengths.
Mitey Framework of Learning
The Mitey Framework is a stepped progression of learning aligned to the NZ Curriculum and the Mental Health Education Guidelines, supported by cross curricular units of work and resources designed by New Zealand teachers.
Governance and Policy Advice
Governance and policy advice to assist you in creating a school environment that supports learning and enhances wellbeing across your school.
Ideas for Community Engagement
Effective ways to engage your school community so they can support and contribute to their children's mental health education and wellness.
Online Hub
Unlimited access to Mitey’s online hub that contains all the resources you need to deliver a school wide approach to mental health education.
Teachers and Staff
Advice, support and ideas to help you recognise and respond to your staff's wellbeing.
Evidence Based
Mitey is built for NZ educators, by NZ educators. Every part of Mitey, from the role of the coaches to the units of work, have been co-designed with teachers and the University of Auckland’s Faculty of Education and Social Work. It is grounded in both international best practice and pioneering local research.
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Research and Design We take education seriously. Mitey has been over 2 years in development involving extensive consultation with cross sector experts, educators, clinicians and schools. The result is a bicultural understanding of mental health education, unique to New Zealand.
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Mana Model The Mana Model of Student Wellbeing comes from world class research by leading New Zealand academics. A key finding was that children thrive when they can cultivate their innate mana and that's why we've made it a core foundation of Mitey. |
What Teachers and Students are Saying
Become a Mitey School
Hundreds of other New Zealand teachers and children are already embracing Mitey in their schools. Join them today.
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Year 2 Teacher I love the way there is enough scope to go in my own direction with the learning. I don’t feel at all boxed in. There is recognition that I know my kids and their specific needs. I can tailor the learning to suit. |
