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Published: 12 June, 2024

The purpose of this report is to provide an assessment of and insights about system leadership action in the ‘Kia Manawanui long-term pathway’.

Published: 1 February, 2024

We make the case for action on the things we believe will make a significant impact across the system: providing accessible services, particularly for Māori, rangatahi and young people reducing the use of compulsory treatment  making it easy for communities to support their wellbeing.

Published: 1 November, 2022

A draft version of He Ara Āwhina went out for public consultation for six weeks from 8 March to 19 April 2022.

Published: 5 June, 2024

In 2022/23, 3.4% of the population accessed a specialist service, a decrease from 3.8% in 2018/19. This is a drop of 9,000 people using these services. Of those seeking specialist support the decrease for addiction services is higher than mental health services.

Published: 3 December, 2025

This public accountability mechanism ensures transparency, acts as a lever for change, and allows people to see the impact from our recommendations.  The first recommendations were made in the Kua Tīmata Te Haerenga | The Journey has Begun, monitoring report published in June 2024.

Published: 1 October, 2020

The draft version of He Ara Āwhina went out for public consultation for six weeks from 8 March to 19 April 2022. Advice from the EAG and feedback from tāngata whaiora, whānau and organisations guided us to strengthen and clarify content in the framework.

Published: 12 September, 2023

transform the mental health and addiction workforce webinar When: 12:00pm-12:45pm Thursday, 5 October 2023 Mental health and addiction service use – what the data shows webinar When: 12:00pm-12:45pm Thursday, 12 October 2023 Increasing service options for Māori webinar When: 12:00pm-12:45pm Thursday, 19

Published: 14 May, 2026

Building on insights from our two Wellbeing assessments of people who interact with mental health and addiction services, we have considered where to target cross-government action and effort toward tangible improvements.

Published: 25 March, 2026

For 19-24 years olds, access continued to decrease.   “What is equally concerning is that young people are reporting higher levels of psychological distress. “We are also seeing considerable regional variation by anyone seeking support, and this is taking too long to address.

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