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Published: April 2026

Key findings: Access to mental health and addiction services improved in 2024/25, except for young people aged 19–24 years. Overall, average wait times reduced with more people seen within three weeks. High inequity remains for Māori and Pacific peoples with higher rates of CCTO and seclusion.

Published: 25 July, 2023

Many of you will know Barbara from the significant roles she has had in the mental health and addiction sector over the years, including the Inquiry into Mental Health and Addiction in 2018. We will welcome Barbara at our next meeting.

Published: November 2025

  Update Kia Manawanui or any new strategy or implementation plan with clear and measurable mechanisms to drive cross-government collaboration on the determinants of mental wellbeing, prioritising people with high and unmet needs. At the same time, invest in the future to: 4.

Published: 20 April, 2026

  “Still, too many people experience compulsory community treatment and seclusion in our mental health services, and there is wide variation between districts with persistent inequities for Māori and Pacific peoples that must be addressed.

Published: 22 March, 2022

Specialist mental health services and addiction services for people experiencing moderate to severe mental illness or psychological distress. This includes acute inpatient services, community-based services, talking therapies, and forensic services.

Published: January 2026

whenua and to being an organisation grounded in Te Tiriti o Waitangi Support healing and the improvement of Māori mental health and wellbeing We strive to have enduring and honourable relationships and partnerships with Māori through all aspects of our work Adopt the framework Te Tiriti o Waitangi by

Published: 5 June, 2024

The new Access and Choice programme in primary care has increased access and expanded options for people with mild to moderate mental health and addiction needs. However, access to specialist services has decreased, with people reporting challenges accessing these services.

Published: August 2024

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Published: 4 July, 2024

We also hope to see the Minister for Mental Health closely involved.” “The focus on access acts as a barometer of the state of the whole mental health and addiction system.

Published: 10 July, 2023

The inequitable use of orders is unacceptable and must be addressed.”   “When mental health law is re-written we expect it to be in line with Te Tiriti o Waitangi, human rights and best practice so people are supported to make decisions about their treatment.