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Abuse in care report recognises life-long trauma
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Newsdocumenting the harms that have impacted the lives of thousands of New Zealanders, but to also recognise and understand the subsequent trauma and distress that people live with as a result. We acknowledge the pain, loss and anger of those who contributed their voices to this inquiry and
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Mental Health Bill debate stalled
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Newsmessage was received loud and clear; the current Mental Health (Compulsory Assessment and Treatment) Act 1992 is outdated and in need of a review. Repealing and replacing the law is one of 40 recommendations made in the Inquiry report. “While some changes don’t need to wait for the law to pass, the
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Mental Health and Wellbeing Strategy consultation
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NewsConsultation by the Ministry of Health runs from 8 April to 18 May 2026.
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Deepening inequities in the mental health system call for action
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NewsCommenting on the Office of the Director of Mental Health and Addiction Services: Regulatory Report (1 July 2023 to 30 June 2024) released today, Te Hiringa Mahara pointed to entrenched inequities within the system. Māori continue to be disproportionately subjected to some of the most harmful practices in our mental health system.
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Mental health and addiction system performance monitoring report | 2025 downloads
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ResourceThe mental health and addiction system performance monitoring report provides a shared view of what a good mental health and addiction system looks like through six key system shifts.
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Chief Executive Karen Orsborn opinion piece on coercive practices
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NewsAssessment and Treatment) Act 1992, to "reflect modern approaches to human rights, supported decision-making and informed consent". All people accessing health and disability services have the right to make an informed choice and give informed consent to treatment, to the extent possible with their decision
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Call for a National Mental Health Crisis System
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Expansion of mental health crisis support services welcomed
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NewsTe Hiringa Mahara – Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission welcomes investment in crisis response services announced today by Minister for Mental Health Matt Doocey.
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New Te Hiringa Mahara Board appointments welcomed
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NewsThe Minister for Mental Health Matt Doocey announced changes to the composition of the Board of Te Hiringa Mahara – Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission.
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Strategy to improve mental health outcomes on the way
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NewsLast week we welcomed the unanimous passing of the Pae Ora (Healthy Futures) (Improving Mental Health Outcomes) Amendment Bill. This amendment requires that the Minister for Mental Health produce a mental health and wellbeing strategy for Aotearoa New Zealand within 12 months.