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Published: 8 December, 2021

Our report shows that while a substantial majority are in a positive space, too many people and their communities are not. “As a country, we need to address this.

Published: 27 January, 2022

Māori mental health service users have vaccination rates 17% lower than the general population, and Māori addiction service user rates are 26% lower than the general population.

Published: 28 August, 2024

“The vast majority of the $1.9 billion investment has been spent and we can now show where the money went,” said Karen Orsborn, Chief Executive. “We have documented where the money went because we thought it is important to clear up any public misunderstanding about an investment of this size.”

Published: 30 September, 2024

While a view of mental health, substance use conditions and the distribution among our young population is welcomed, we also advocate for collection of information about wellbeing and what gives children and young people strength.

Published: 5 December, 2024

The report provides a detailed breakdown of our achievements related to our four strategic objectives: Advancing mental health and wellbeing outcomes for Māori and whānau Achieving equity for priority populations Advocating for a mental health and addiction system that has people and whānau at the centre

Published: 4 July, 2024

“We really need to know if there are population groups that are missing out, if people have real choice, and if services are high quality.

Published: 14 February, 2023

Around 16% of the population live in rural areas, and around 35% in total live outside of large urban areas - these figures are higher for Māori. The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted and exacerbated pre-existing challenges and has had large impacts on these communities.

Published: 3 April, 2025

“We are encouraged that the programme ensures population groups with the highest levels of need are offered tailored services. This is key to the success of the programme.” “There is more work to do for the programme to reach its full potential.

Published: 27 June, 2023

  “Māori make up 17 per cent of the population and have higher levels of mental distress than other population groups but the level of resourcing doesn’t match this.”

Published: 15 April, 2026

   “Te Hiringa Mahara is calling for the inclusion of specific effort directed to improving outcomes for populations with the highest need through effective, accessible solutions that are designed both with and for those communities.