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Published: 6 July, 2026

and workforce development and training." "People directly impacted by this law must have the opportunity to be involved in next steps. This includes Māori, lived experience, and priority population groups, such as Pacific people and disabled people." "We acknowledge the journey to get here and

Published: 25 June, 2026

and solution focused vision he has instilled in the organisation. This is something we are committed to maintaining”. Reflecting back over his term Mr Wano says that the organisation has had a big impact in the five and a half years it has been around. “During my time as Chair I’ve been proud to

Published: 24 June, 2026

Te Hiringa Mahara – Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission- has today launched a new roadmap at Parliament calling for faster, more focused action to improve mental health, addiction and wellbeing outcomes in Aotearoa New Zealand.

Published: 16 June, 2026

As an integral part of our advocacy work, Te Hiringa Mahara - Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission often comments on and makes recommendations in response to consultation documents, regulations, draft bills, and regulations that may impact on the mental health and wellbeing of people in Aotearoa

Published: 16 June, 2026

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Published: 16 June, 2026

Today Te Hiringa Mahara has released its latest ‘report card’ on the state of Aotearoa New Zealand’s mental health and addiction system. The 2026 System performance monitoring report shows the system is improving in some areas, but for the people who need it most, we are losing ground. In particular, rising need
for young people and Māori is not being met.

Published: 22 May, 2026

people; what matters to them, what concerns them, and what they feel about the future here in Aotearoa New Zealand. In 2023, our youth wellbeing insights report identified four key ‘barriers to wellbeing’ - things that get in the way of being well - for young people across the motu. Those centred

Published: 14 May, 2026

had a very strong relationship with mental wellbeing. From a Te Ao Māori perspective, whānau-related indicators complement other indicators of social connection. Building on insights from our two Wellbeing assessments of people who interact with mental health and addiction services, we have considered

Published: 7 May, 2026

Te Hiringa Mahara is calling on the Government to explicitly recognise and address the mental health and wellbeing impacts climate change is having on New Zealanders, following the release of the Climate Change Commission’s latest report.  Aotearoa New Zealand has experienced significant

Published: 30 April, 2026

Te Hiringa Mahara commissioned an Effectiveness review of approaches for young people experiencing early signs of distress to provide an evidence base for people developing, funding and advocating for services and supports. Supplementing this detailed review is a shorter Evidence brief.