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Published: 30 June, 2022

particular direction and denying fully informed consent. Commercial determinants Private sector (companies that aren’t controlled by the state) activities that can affect people’s health [and wellbeing] positively or negatively (World Health Organisation, 2021). This can include alcohol advertising, or

Published: 25 July, 2023

to Jemaima for her contribution to the board, acknowledging her thought leadership, expertise and dedication.   Prior to joining Te Hiringa Mahara board Jemaima contributed to the mental wellbeing of Aotearoa through her work with the Inquiry into Mental Health and Addiction in 2018, and

Published: 3 December, 2025

Te Hiringa Mahara – Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission has legal functions and powers, including the mandate to make recommendations. With any recommendations we make, we are committed to following up on progress towards and assessing achievement of them. This public accountability mechanism

Published: 15 December, 2025

licence 4.0. This means you are free to copy, distribute and adapt the material, if you attribute it to Te Hiringa Mahara - Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission and abide by the other license terms. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/legalcode    Early planning is already underway

Published: 1 October, 2020

Work on He Ara Āwhina began with the Initial Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission (Initial Commission) in October 2020. Find more information about the He Ara Āwhina framework here . Co-define phase October 2020 – February 2021 The Initial Commission sought feedback on why we should monitor

Published: 15 December, 2025

contribute to better and equitable mental health and wellbeing outcomes for all people in Aotearoa. Downloads Assessment of progress - implementation of Kua Tīmata Te Haerenga recommendations pdf, 404 KB Download Assessment of progress - implementation of Kua Tīmata Te Haerenga recommendations docx, 440 KB Download

Published: 27 June, 2023

key finding in today’s Te Hiringa Mahara – the Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission, Te Huringa Tuarua 2023: Kaupapa Māori Services report.  The report provides an overview of investment into kaupapa Māori mental health and addiction services, sheds light on the significant

Published: 30 November, 2022

This report and its accompanying Improving access and choice for youth report, looks at the first three years of the programme rollout since funds were allocated to the priority initiative in the 2019 Wellbeing Budget. Published in November 2022. These reports provide us with an opportunity to see

Published: 25 June, 2026

The Minister for Mental Health Hon Matt Doocey has announced changes to the composition of the Board of Te Hiringa Mahara – Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission. The current chair Hayden Wano is standing down in July. The independent crown entity’s new chairperson is Dr Barbara Disley, and Dr

Published: 29 June, 2023

The significant contribution made by peer support workers in the mental health and addiction system is highlighted in a new insights paper released today by Te Hiringa Mahara – Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission.   The findings of the Peer Support Workforce Insight Paper include calls