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Published: 22 March, 2022

To transform the system toward the vision of He Ara Oranga , the Commission in its role of kaitiaki (guardian) of mental health and wellbeing, wants to see Te Tiriti o Waitangi obligations upheld, investment in kaupapa Māori services, peer services, youth services, and other community-based specialist

Published: 7 August, 2025

  At the same time, we have also ensured both our Te Tauākī ki te Tiriti o Waitangi and Lived Experience position statements continue to reflect our commitment to contribute to better and equitable mental health and wellbeing outcomes for all.

Published: January 2026

The Initial Commission undertook some, but not all, of the functions of Te Hiringa Mahara.

Published: 11 May, 2023

In the face of COVID-19, Māori didn’t just respond, they identified the need for an equity lens to be applied to the wider response by considering the needs of tangata whenua as Te Tiriti o Waitangi partners and building on work already grounded in tikanga Māori and mātauranga Māori, underpinned by established

Published: 8 April, 2026

  We have a vision for the Strategy that is driven by our six system shifts , our Lived Experience and Te Tiriti o Waitangi position statements, and our role as system and service monitor.

Published: April 2026

It expresses each system aspiration from both a perspective of Te Ao Māori and a shared perspective, producing 12 domains in total. Through the dashboard we can publish up-to-date data and make it more widely accessible than previously.

Published: January 2026

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Published: January 2026

Repeal and replace the Mental Health Act New legislation must be co-designed with people with lived experience of compulsory treatment, uphold Te Tiriti o Waitangi, human rights and supported decision making.

Published: 8 June, 2022

“It is very good to see the Bill’s focus on understanding and addressing the social determinants of health and wellbeing, and on upholding te Tiriti o Waitangi. We welcome efforts to reduce health and wellbeing inequities,” Mr Wano said.

Published: April 2024

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