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Published: 16 June, 2026

As an integral part of our advocacy work, Te Hiringa Mahara - Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission often comments on and makes recommendations in response to consultation documents, regulations, draft bills, and regulations that may impact on the mental health and wellbeing of people in Aotearoa New

Published: 24 July, 2024

  This report is important not only for documenting the harms that have impacted the lives of thousands of New Zealanders, but to also recognise and understand the subsequent trauma and distress that people live with as a result.

Published: 16 September, 2024

Cultural identity is a protective factor for improved mental health and wellbeing for Māori.

Published: 5 June, 2024

Data and insights from our 2024 mental health and addiction service monitoring report is presented in four  easy to read infographics.

Published: 5 June, 2024

See also: The Voices report : Mental health and addiction service qualitative report 2024: Access and options Read and download four infographics with key data and insights on Kaupapa Māori services, Reducing coercive practices, Youth and rangatahi wellbeing and access to services, and a monitoring overview

Published: 10 July, 2023

  Te Hiringa Mahara is calling for Replacement of the law: We want to see the new mental health law based on supported decision making, and embedding Te Tiriti o Waitangi and a Te Ao Māori worldview.

Published: 16 October, 2026

  The review will consider: how the Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission is operating   how effectively it is carrying out its role whether it is well placed to meet New Zealand's long-term mental health and wellbeing needs.

Published: 14 September, 2026

   Start earlier, especially for young people Supporting the mental health and wellbeing of young people must be one of our clearest priorities. Prevention and early intervention require sustained investment, not as an optional extra, but as a core part of a mentally healthy society.

Published: 13 December, 2023

This has included writing submissions on policy proposals and bills, such as the Accessibility for New Zealanders Bill, Therapeutic Products Bill and Manatū Hauora policy proposal to repeal and replace the Mental Health Act.

Published: 16 June, 2022

Ending coercion and transforming our mental health and addiction system is important for the mental health and wellbeing of everyone in Aotearoa New Zealand.