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Published: 1 November, 2023

We will use the information we collected to advocate for changes to the mental health and addiction system in Aotearoa.  Keep an eye out for our mental health and addiction service monitoring report in mid-2024.

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: 13 December, 2022

Filipo Katavake-McGrath, Te Hiringa Mahara Director of Wellbeing System Leadership and Insights. “Anxiety and fear continue to be a challenge for older people” Attitudes toward ageing and older people have changed.

Published: 20 April, 2026

“We need to see a shift in the system to ensure human rights are upheld in practice. A new Mental Health Act is needed to support the reduction and ultimately the end of seclusion and enable clear pathways for safe and rights-based alternatives.

Published: 31 July, 2023

Ta’ase Vaoga (Sāmoa, Ngāpuhi, Te Ātihaunui-a-Pāpārangi), Rangatahi Insights Lead, Te Rourou, One Aotearoa Foundation, shares how OHI Data Navigator is bringing data and story to life to understand and respond to rangatahi needs and aspirations from a grassroots to systems level thinking.

Published: 13 December, 2023

Te Hiringa Mahara | Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission chair Hayden Wano outlines our top priorities to transform our mental health and addiction system.  The announcement that New Zealand will have its first ever Minister for Mental Health sitting in Cabinet is a welcome move.

Published: 23 October, 2024

Tāngata whaiora (people seeking wellness), have told us that an effective crisis response system has a number of important qualities. They want someone they can call to have immediate access to help, hope, and healing.

Published: 24 November, 2022

Te Hiringa Mahara Director of Wellbeing System Leadership and Insights Dr. Filipo Katavake-McGrath acknowledges today’s release of the Treasury’s inaugural  Te Tai Waiora: Wellbeing in Aotearoa New Zealand 2022  report.

Published: 18 February, 2025

The factsheet released today is part of broader monitoring work that Te Hiringa Mahara uses to assess how well the system is working. Our role is to draw attention to areas where improvements are needed as well as highlighting where things are working well.

Published: 14 February, 2023

Filipo Katavake-McGrath, Te Hiringa Mahara Director of Wellbeing System Leadership and Insights. COVID-19 in Aotearoa compounded the stress farmers and growers were already experiencing. It also exacerbated pre-existing challenges across healthcare services, including mental health services.