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Published: 12 September, 2019

The Government announced appointments to the Initial Commission on 12 September 2019.

Published: 5 July, 2022

  “Our role is to work in the spirit of Te Hiringa Mahara (positive energy and thoughtfulness) with agencies across the system to support, transform, guide, and monitor a mental health and wellbeing system that prioritises wellbeing and that has people and whānau at its heart."

Published: 4 November, 2025

Te Hiringa Mahara - Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission, is calling for a cohesive national mental health crisis response system by June 2027. “A highly effective crisis response system is at the heart of mental health and addiction services.

Published: 14 August, 2026

    Expect an honest look at what rangatahi and young people want from mental health services, and discussions on key mental health and wellbeing issues for young people today. Youth voice will be woven through the entire day.

Published: 5 November, 2025

Te Hiringa Mahara – Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission welcomes investment in crisis response services announced today by Minister for Mental Health Matt Doocey. The substantial funding package will improve access to support for people in mental health and substance use crisis.

Published: 3 April, 2025

  At the five- year mark, the Access and Choice Programme has proved to be a valuable addition to the mental health, addiction and wellbeing support services available to people throughout the country.

Published: 8 June, 2022

“We want a continued focus on improving mental health outcomes and ensuring a range of views and experiences at the decision-making table.”

Published: 4 September, 2023

The Cross-Party Mental Health and Addictions Wellbeing Group have prioritised the mental health and wellbeing of rangatahi and young people in a new cross-party report. The report shows collective political support on this important topic.

Published: 25 February, 2026

Te Hiringa Mahara – Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission is legislated to monitor mental health and addiction services.

Published: 9 April, 2025

Read the Implementation of Phase Two of Mental Health Response Changes to start announcement (8 April 2025)