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Published: 27 June, 2023

To ensure a more balanced allocation of resources, we call for an increase in funding for kaupapa Māori services to address inequities in the funding model. This includes an allocation of any new mental health and addictions investment allocated to kaupapa Māori services.

Published: May 2026

The model allows exploration by region, age, ethnicity, year, and initial response setting, providing an overview of service use patterns.

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: January 2026

Te Hiringa Mahara - Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission has produced eight short reports during 2022 and 2023 to add our collective understanding of the wellbeing impacts of the pandemic and to provide key insights on wellbeing areas or populations of focus.

Published: 1 October, 2020

This diverse group of experts shared their expertise and perspectives and guided the co-design of the vision of what a system of services, support, and approaches should look like for people and whānau who experience mental distress, substance use harm, or gambling harm (or a combination of these).

Published: January 2026

The establishment of an additional 17 Kaupapa Māori services over 2021 and 2022 is commendable. There are now over 30 Kaupapa Māori services contracted across 19 out of 20 districts. 

Published: 23 May, 2024

Our reputation as a land of opportunity, and our future economy, depends on it,” Cullen said. Read the full report and infographic

Published: 7 August, 2025

We have built a strong knowledge base and our reports, and other work, are highly valued by our key stakeholders. With the period covered by the previous Statement of Intent coming to an end, it was timely to develop our next strategy.

Published: 25 July, 2023

   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. Up to seven members are appointed by the Governor-General, under the Crown Entities Act 2004.

Published: 22 March, 2023

Investing in and re-establishing social infrastructure will help re-establish a sense of community and enough resilience to mitigate many of the worst mental health, addiction, and wellbeing effects of any future crises.