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Published: 14 May, 2026

The 22 indicators include: measures relating to social connection, like trust and loneliness; material wellbeing, like income adequacy and going without fresh fruit and vegetables to keep costs down; and Māori wellbeing, like connection to iwi and whānau wellbeing.

Published: 28 October, 2021

However, we would like to see the rollout of services for Māori, Pacific peoples, and youth accelerated. We also want youth services prioritised and delivered in ways and settings that are acceptable and accessible to young people.

Published: 26 August, 2025

The scan finds that international system-wide models show the benefits of national coordination, standards, and infrastructure, while kaupapa Māori and peer-led initiatives in Aotearoa highlight the transformative impact of culturally grounded, whānau-led, and relational approaches.

Published: 8 June, 2022

“Through the reforms, the Commission will work closely with the Ministry of Health, Health New Zealand, and te Mana Hauora Māori (the Māori Health Authority) to support, guide, and monitor a health system that prioritises mental health and wellbeing, and that puts mental health and addiction services

Published: 2 February, 2022

“In order to be central to the design, planning, management and delivery of hauora hinengaro and mental health services, iwi and Māori must be the major decision-makers of their care.”

Published: 4 November, 2025

The current system doesn’t always work well for Māori, young people or those living rurally in particular,” said Karen Orsborn, Chief Executive of Te Hiringa Mahara - Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission.  

Published: 5 December, 2024

The report provides a detailed breakdown of our achievements related to our four strategic objectives: Advancing mental health and wellbeing outcomes for Māori and whānau Achieving equity for priority populations Advocating for a mental health and addiction system that has people and whānau at the centre

Published: 8 August, 2025

In general, findings show significant disparities for disabled adults and Māori and Pacific adults. Synthesising the health survey data is part of Te Hiringa Mahara - Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission’s role to be thought leaders in the system for mental health and wellbeing.

Published: 29 August, 2023

This included monitoring progress on the implementation of kaupapa Māori approaches.

Published: 2 September, 2024

Ko tōna mana me āna mahi huhua hei ranga wairua ki a Ngāi Māori katoa. Haere e te Kiingi Tūheitia, hoki atu koe ki ōu tīpuna moe ai.    Expressing our deepest condolences to the loss of King Tūheitia Pōtatau Te Wherowhero VII.