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Published: 5 June, 2024

Our speakers were: Sonya Russell, Director Mental Health and Addiction System Leadership Natalie Horspool , Principal Advisor Mental Health and Addiction Sector Leadership Guy Baker , Principal Advisor Māori Whānau Lived Experience Dr Ainsleigh Cribb-Su'a (Ngāti Maniapoto, Ngāti Tamaterā, Ngāti

Published: 5 June, 2024

For Māori, we heard high levels of frustration and disappointment after many failed attempts to access services, and failure to get the care they need has resulted in a loss of trust. This has been reported by the Commission previously and we again call on services to meet the needs of Māori.

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: 2 September, 2025

The webinar explored key principles for an effective crisis response system, including the benefits of national coordination, standards, and infrastructure, alongside the impact of kaupapa Māori and peer-led initiatives in Aotearoa.

Published: 17 June, 2020

“While change is happening, we want to see Government strengthening the commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi by partnering with Māori and people with lived experience of mental health and addiction to design services – and a system – that everyone can trust.”

Published: 5 July, 2022

  “We started by making a strong commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and improving mental health and wellbeing outcomes for Māori and whānau. This is front and centre of who we are and our work,” Mr Wano said.

Published: 13 December, 2022

While not being able to participate in tangihanga was a particularly difficult challenge for Māori kaumātua, they had a key role in adapting tikanga to offset the impact of COVID-19. “The pandemic has taught us lessons for future crises and supporting wellbeing in general.

Published: 30 September, 2024

For example, we know from our own assessment that a strong cultural identity for young Māori is an important enabler of better mental health outcomes.

Published: 15 April, 2026

  “While the strategy clearly acknowledges the inequitable outcomes experienced by Māori and outlines improved outcomes in its long-term vision, we want to see targeted, measurable actions to deliver meaningful change.

Published: 20 April, 2026

  “Still, too many people experience compulsory community treatment and seclusion in our mental health services, and there is wide variation between districts with persistent inequities for Māori and Pacific peoples that must be addressed.