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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: 5 June, 2024

Data and insights from our 2024 mental health and addiction service monitoring report is presented in four  easy to read infographics.   You can also read the full Kua Tīmata Te Haerenga | The Journey has Begun report , accompanying Voices report or visit the updated He Ara

Published: 10 March, 2026

guardians to help normalise online safety conversations and promote support options. Above all, we call on the government to include young people in decision-making that directly impacts them and their ability to build connection, belonging, and mental health. As digital experts, young people are best

Published: 30 June, 2022

, Trauma informed Supports, services, communities, policies, and workforces that understand trauma and the way that it can impact on people physically, as well as on people’s emotions, thinking, and relationships. Trauma informed approaches are aware of power relations and create opportunities

Published: 24 July, 2024

documenting 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

Published: 16 June, 2026

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Published: 8 April, 2026

Consultation by the Ministry of Health ran from 8 April to 18 May 2026.

Published: 4 November, 2025

print - Crisis responses monitoring report pdf, 191 KB Download Large print - Crisis responses monitoring report docx, 73 KB Download Braille - Crisis responses monitoring report brf, 6 KB Download Audio - Crisis responses monitoring report mp3, 3 MB Download Crisis responses interactive flow model

Published: 30 April, 2026

The ‘Power of co-design for rangatahi and youth mental health’ webinar presented we shared the key findings from our early intervention and secondary prevention effectiveness review, and heard from young people about their experiences and insights into co-design.

Published: 20 April, 2026

message 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