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Published: 31 May, 2023

of a transformed mental health and addiction system. We want to see more by Māori, for Māori approaches, such as kaupapa Māori services. “The improvement we need requires our collective leadership. There are some very early signs of progress, however the scale of the challenge ahead is significant

Published: 10 October, 2022

wellbeing in our communities. In this report we publish analysis to better understand how mental health has been reflected in media coverage of COVID-19 in Aotearoa. The findings are presented in short, summary form; with a longer technical report providing greater detail on the data, methodology, and

Published: 8 June, 2023

Pacific peoples’ connection – to family, community, culture and faith – has been a key source of strength and resilience in the pandemic. This is according to today’s Te Hiringa Mahara – the Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission report  Pacific connectedness and wellbeing in the pandemic&nbsp

Published: 28 August, 2024

resources is underpinned by a long-term vision and strategy. Investment is still needed to sustain and scale up current and new initiatives in priority areas,” Ms Orsborn said. The Commission received data about the status of the funding allocated for mental health and addiction initiatives in Budget 2019

Published: 3 April, 2025

Analyst, Te Hiringa Mahara. The session was co-hosted by Maraea Johns, Kaitohu Hauora Māori | Director Māori Health; and Sonya Russell, Kaiwhakahaere Hauora Hinengaro, Waranga | Director Mental Health and Addiction Sector Leadership, Te Hiringa Mahara.  When: 12 - 1 pm, Wednesday 16 April 2025 You can download a copy of the presentation shared during the webinar. Download Access and choice at 5 years webinar presentation pdf, 4.1 MB Download

Published: 3 April, 2025

of Access and Choice services by Māori are included in a Kaupapa Māori primary mental health and addiction services infographic. In addition, a literature scan that explores approaches to primary mental health care in Aotearoa New Zealand and internationally has also been published. Access and Choice

Published: 8 June, 2022

transition, to make sure transforming the mental health and addiction system remains a priority,” Mr Wano said. “Through the reforms, the Commission will work closely with the Ministry of Health, Health New Zealand, and te Mana Hauora Māori (the Māori Health Authority) to support, guide, and monitor a health system that prioritises mental health and wellbeing, and that puts mental health and addiction services front and centre.”

Published: 28 October, 2021

recommendations in He Ara Oranga: Report of the Government Inquiry into Mental Health and Addiction , has a particular focus on people with mild-to-moderate mental health and addiction needs and improving access to primary mental health, wellbeing and addiction services, including in Kaupapa Māori, Pacific

Published: 11 May, 2023

Māori-led initiatives played a key role in protecting the health and wellbeing of communities, supporting connection with individuals and whānau, and sharing information and resources during the COVID-19 pandemic. This is according to today’s Te Hiringa Mahara – the Mental Health and Wellbeing

Published: 31 March, 2026

Following the release of the Office of the Director of Mental Health and Addiction Services: Regulatory Report today, Te Hiringa Mahara is renewing its call for improvements to address concerning trends for Māori and Pacific peoples. The report shows Māori are 6.6 times, and Pacific peoples are 1.7