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Published: 27 October, 2022

decision makers in Government and the mental health system to accelerate improvement to services and contribute to better mental health outcomes. We support the call for appropriate funding of health services with a focus on efficiency and equity and would add that access to a relevant range of mental

Published: 27 September, 2024

Te Hiringa Mahara has been governed by an active board since being formed in February 2021. On 27 September 2024 Matt Doocey, Minister for Mental Health, and Mark Patterson, Minister for Rural Communities, jointly announced the appointment of Wayne Langford as a new board member. Wayne has been

Published: 6 October, 2022

A narrow focus on mental health may prevent us from understanding the broader wellbeing impacts of COVID-19 in Aotearoa, Te Hiringa Mahara – the Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission - has found in its first report on the impact of the pandemic on wellbeing. “For people to flourish and experience

Published: 10 July, 2023

  People in mental distress and their whānau do not feel heard in clinical review and court processes that lead to enforced treatment a report released today by Te Hiringa Mahara – Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission shows.  The Lived Experiences of Compulsory Community Treatment

Published: 22 March, 2023

Learning from the COVID-19 pandemic can help support the mental health and wellbeing of communities recovering from Cyclone Gabrielle. This is according to today’s Te Hiringa Mahara – the Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission report,  Supporting wellbeing after a crisis .&nbsp

Published: 31 July, 2023

. Jessica Stubbing, Research Fellow and Clinical Psychologist, Koi Tū: The Centre for Informed Futures, discusses the importance of youth voice for improving our understanding of young people’s wellbeing. Ta’ase Vaoga (Sāmoa, Ngāpuhi, Te Ātihaunui-a-Pāpārangi), Rangatahi Insights Lead, Te Rourou, One

Published: 27 June, 2023

change,” Mr Wano said.   “To ensure a more balanced allocation of resources, we call for an increase in funding for kaupapa Māori services to address inequities in the funding model. This includes an allocation of any new mental health and addictions investment allocated to kaupapa Māori

Published: 8 April, 2026

Consultation by the Ministry of Health on the first, national Mental Health and Wellbeing Strategy began on 8 April 2026. We would like everyone to share their views and make their voices heard. Te Hiringa Mahara has provided independent advice to the Minister for Mental Health on the development

Published: 30 April, 2026

to build confidence and wellbeing. I have been in the disability sector for almost 5 years and have gradually stepped into the mental health space in the last couple of years, upon completing my Graduate Diploma in Mental Health and discussing Mental Health with young people. I have built a strong passion

Published: 2 September, 2024

Tūheitia as you return to the resting place of your ancestors.     Hayden Wano, Board Chair on behalf of all the Board and staff Te Hiringa Mahara - Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission