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Published: 24 September, 2021

“In particular, we’d like to see focus on the growth of kaupapa Māori services, and support options for our Pacific communities, as we know they disproportionately experience mental distress or addiction.

Published: 10 July, 2023

  People in mental distress and their whānau do not feel heard in clinical review and court processes that lead to enforced treatment a report released today by Te Hiringa Mahara – Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission shows.

Published: 14 September, 2026

 We need local networks of services that work as well-oiled, connected hubs, with smooth pathways between primary care, Kaupapa Māori, Pacific and youth services, peer support, community options and specialist responses.

Published: 29 October, 2024

We said it is important that Te Hiringa Mahara acts independently, providing free and frank advice. This is protected in the new law.

Published: 22 September, 2021

Hayden Wano says the Commission Board has been calling for a clear implementation plan for the direction set by He Ara Oranga and wants to see five critical areas prioritised: upholding Te Tiriti o Waitangi and improving outcomes for Māori, including community-led design of kaupapa Māori services that

Published: 4 November, 2025

Te Hiringa Mahara - Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission held a webinar on what's needed to improve crisis responses across Aotearoa New Zealand on Monday 1 December 2025.

Published: 23 July, 2024

Te Hiringa Mahara and Le Va co-hosted a webinar on supporting Pacific people's wellbeing in Aotearoa. The webinar shared and expanded on the findings of our Pacific wellbeing report which was released in May 2024.

Published: 21 February, 2022

I would like to welcome our newest member, Tuari Potiki, to the Board of the Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission. Tuari exemplifies leadership and has had a big influence on policy and service development.

Published: 29 March, 2023

Speakers: Matthew Bloomer, Director Wellbeing System Leadership, Te Hiringa Mahara Karen Orsborn, Chief Executive Officer, Te Hiringa Mahara Dr Claire Achmad, Chief Executive Officer, Social Service Providers Aoteaora.

Published: 15 May, 2023

 This is according to today’s Te Hiringa Mahara - Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission report  Young people speak out about Wellbeing: An insights report into the Wellbeing of Rangatahi Māori and other Young People in Aotearoa .