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Published: April 2026

How we assess and monitor the system Our He Ara Āwhina (Pathways to Support) is a framework that describes what an ideal mental health and addiction system looks like. We use He Ara Āwhina to assess how our mental health and addiction system is delivering for people and communities.

Published: November 2023

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Published: 16 September, 2024

  Strong cultural identity is related to te reo Māori proficiency. Cultural identity is a protective factor for improved mental health and wellbeing for Māori.

Published: 20 April, 2026

It is one year since the Mental Health Bill was returned to Parliament for its second reading, and Te Hiringa Mahara is calling on the Government to ensure this is passed into law this year. On 17 April 2025, the Health Select Committee handed the Bill back to Parliament to be finalised.

Published: 5 November, 2025

This is something we have been calling for so we are very pleased to see access to peer services is being expanded”.

Published: 29 June, 2023

   “We were told that a paradigm shift is needed and that developing the peer support and lived experience workforce is a critical priority,” Ms Orsborn said.   Download a copy of the report

Published: 29 May, 2025

   “Another sign that the system is under pressure is the wait time for people seeking support. For those seeking support from a specialist addiction service, the wait is getting longer.”  “There is a strong case for increased investment in addiction services,” Sonya Russell said.

Published: 13 December, 2023

Constant and persistent effort is required. This should be coordinated across agencies involved in housing, welfare, employment and related areas. This is why a Mental Health Minister position is so important.

Published: 28 May, 2026

"A cornerstone of a well-functioning mental health system is making sure support is available long before people reach crisis. We are not seeing enough investment in this, which means people are missing out on vital care.

Published: 16 June, 2026

In practice, that means although access to services is improving overall, it is not improving fast enough for young people, who continue to face rising psychological distress and persistent gaps in age-appropriate support.