Kawepūrongo me ngā Rauemi News and resources

Published: 14 June, 2021

also chaired the Initial Commission Board and says Karen brought focus and energy to the Initial Commission’s work programme, quickly building a strong, focused team and making stuff happen. “The Board has great confidence that by maintaining leadership continuity, Karen’s understanding of the history

Published: 20 May, 2025

Gains – Child Wellbeing at Risk in an Unpredictable World .  Recent findings from the new UNICEF report show worsening youth mental health in Aotearoa New Zealand. This is not new information but seeing how we measure up internationally clearly tells us that we are simply not doing enough. We

Published: 7 August, 2025

Following the release of our new organisational strategy, we ran an an office hours session with Board chair Hayden Wano, and Chief Executive, Karen Orsborn. This was held on 20 August 2025.

Published: 23 May, 2024

This report and data infographic bring together insights about Pacific peoples wellbeing using our He Ara Oranga Wellbeing Outcomes Framework along with engagement with Pacific communities. Published: May 2024.

Published: 20 May, 2025

An update on progress with the repeal and replacement of the Mental Health (Compulsory Assessment and Treatment) Act 1992.

Published: 17 September, 2021

The Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission (the Commission) appeared in front of the Justice Select Committee yesterday to speak to its written submission on the Conversion Practices Prohibition Legislation Bill (the Bill).

Published: 27 January, 2022

As New Zealand faces community transmission of the Omicron variant, too many people who experience mental distress or addictions remain unvaccinated.

Published: 27 July, 2021

Recently, our Chief Executive, Karen Orsborn, had a chat with Gladys Hartson from Pasifika Wire - a news and podcast site for Pacific peoples in Aotearoa.

Published: 28 August, 2024

Government’s priority Taking mental health seriously   was allocated to each initiative and the expenditure on each of those initiatives for the four years from 1 July 2019 to 30 June 2023. It describes each initiative in terms of what it set out to achieve and its status as of 30 June 2023. The report

Published: 21 February, 2022

life, and his lived experience will be an enormous asset to the Board. I would also like to congratulate Board member Kevin Hague on his appointment as Deputy Chair and Alexander El Amanni for his reappointment to the Board, both for three-year terms. Read more about the Commission's Board members .