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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: 16 June, 2022

Māori in particular are faring poorly in the current system.

Published: 8 April, 2026

The Strategy has been updated since then, but the themes of that advice are still relevant, including the need for increased investment in Kaupapa Māori services and effort to address the disproportionate need experienced by Māori.

Published: 28 October, 2021

“However, the Commission would like to see the rollout of services for Māori, Pacific peoples, and youth accelerated. This is of considerable importance and would benefit from more urgent and dedicated focus.”

Published: 8 December, 2021

The report reveals a positive story of the growth of Māori collective strength, and wellbeing / oranga - while at the same time, there continues to be a disproportionate number of Māori individuals and whānau who are not doing well and are experiencing poor wellbeing across multiple dimensions.

Published: 24 March, 2025

The conference provides the opportunity to bring together a forum of national and international experience and expertise including te ao Māori (Māori world views), lived/living experience, clinical, funder and systems thinking perspectives.

Published: 24 June, 2026

'While progress has been made in recent years, change is not happening fast enough, especially for young people and Māori,' says Te Hiringa Mahara Chief Executive Karen Orsborn.

Published: 15 December, 2025

Data and workforce plans are necessary work, and we need to prioritise actions that improve access and experience for Māori and young people. We want to see sustained action from Health NZ to ensure equitable outcomes.

Published: 25 August, 2022

Of those, 57 per cent are Māori, 11 per cent are both Māori and Pasifika and 6 per cent are Pasifika. “An effective oversight system is needed that addresses the significant inequities and improves wellbeing for tamariki and rangatahi.

Published: 21 March, 2024

It’s important that the Māori lived experience workforce, who bring a Te Ao Māori perspective, are included in planning.”   The Commission has provided advice to the Minister for Mental Health that will address other pressure points across the system.