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Published: 5 July, 2022

  “Having a name that reflects the spirit of the work that we do and the communities that we serve is an important part of this journey.

Published: 15 April, 2026

The strategy will set the direction for mental health and wellbeing across Aotearoa for more than a decade, making public involvement essential.

Published: January 2026

These complaints are managed by the Office of the Health and Disability Commissioner (HDC).

Published: 15 December, 2025

The day-long event was the first-time people from across the mental health and addiction sector have met to look at how crisis responses are working for people and their whānau.

Published: August 2025

  Functions of the Mental Health Commissioner transferred to the new organisation at this time. In July 2022 we adopted the name Te Hiringa Mahara to reflect the positive energy,  confidence and strength to embody who we are.

Published: 5 June, 2024

   You can also read the full Kua Tīmata Te Haerenga | The Journey has Begun report , accompanying Voices report or visit the updated He Ara Āwhina monitoring dashboard .

Published: April 2026

The 13 measures in a new Summary Set provide an at-a-glance overview from across the breadth of He Ara Āwhina monitoring framework. For the complete set of measures see the updated  He Ara Āwhina monitoring dashboard .

Published: 27 September, 2024

   At the next meeting of the Board in October, Wayne will be welcomed and begin his five-year term. The role of the Board is to provide strategic guidance and oversight of our work and make sure that we perform our functions effectively and in a financially-responsible manner.

Published: 5 December, 2024

Te Hiringa Mahara – Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission’s Annual Report for the year ended 30 June 2024 is now publicly available. The report summarises how we contributed to better and equitable mental health and wellbeing outcomes for all New Zealanders in the preceding 12 months.

Published: 18 February, 2025

“We are very concerned about the continued downward trend in the number of people being seen by specialist mental health and addiction services over the last few years,” said Karen Orsborn, Chief Executive of Te Hiringa Mahara.