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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.

Published: 2 September, 2024

    Hayden Wano, Board Chair on behalf of all the Board and staff Te Hiringa Mahara - Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission       

Published: 24 June, 2026

On 24 June 2026, Te Hiringa Mahara – Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission launched a new roadmap calling for faster, more focused action to improve mental health, addiction and wellbeing outcomes in Aotearoa New Zealand.   This webinar is your opportunity to learn about this.

Published: 22 March, 2023

Learning from the COVID-19 pandemic can help support the mental health and wellbeing of communities recovering from Cyclone Gabrielle. This is according to today’s Te Hiringa Mahara – the Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission report,  Supporting wellbeing after a crisis .

Published: 7 August, 2025

We remain committed to fulfilling our leadership role to improve mental health and wellbeing outcomes with the aspiration of all people in Aotearoa New Zealand thrive together. 

Published: 8 September, 2026

“The Minister for Mental Health and Health New Zealand have moved quickly to introduce a raft of changes. This will make an immediate difference to people seeking support and their whānau.

Published: 15 December, 2025

Systems change takes a team effort, and we will continue to provide leadership in advocacy for changes that will contribute to better and equitable mental health and wellbeing outcomes for all people in Aotearoa.

Published: 14 February, 2023

This is according to today’s Te Hiringa Mahara – the Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission report,  The impact of COVID-19 on the wellbeing of rural communities in Aotearoa New Zealand .

Published: 27 January, 2022

There is evidence that some people who use specialist mental health services and addiction services are being left behind,” says Hayden Wano, Chair of the Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission.