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Published: 7 May, 2026

“Of course, recovery requires more than services. Communities need support to reconnect and re-establish daily life, including resourcing local community organisations, especially marae, and restoring the social infrastructure that helps people stay connected.

Published: 29 June, 2023

   “Peer support workers connect with people in a unique way based on the rich experiences that they bring. The focus on strengths and connection is something that empowers people and inspires hope. 

Published: 27 October, 2022

  Both the Commission and Te Hiringa Mahara highlight that some service users still experienced barriers to treatment, and too many of those who seek help do not receive the care that they need. The use of compulsory treatment and seclusion remains high and inequitable.

Published: 4 November, 2025

     This hour-long session provided an overview of the recently released Urupare mōrearea: Crisis Responses monitoring report , along with commentary about what a good crisis response system could look like for Aotearoa New Zealand.

Published: 3 April, 2025

Today Te Hiringa Mahara – the Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission released a report that documents progress establishing the programme, with recommendations on how to ensure it reaches its full potential.

Published: 6 July, 2026

"We are pleased to see that people under 18 cannot be held in seclusion under this new legislation." "There are some areas where the law has not gone as far as we recommended.

Published: 1 February, 2024

    The briefings provide the Minister of Health and Minister for Mental Health with information on Te Hiringa Mahara's role, purpose and organisational structure.

Published: January 2026

  Te Hiringa Mahara prepared this infographic report with the help and expertise of many people including rangatahi and young people driving decisions. A special thanks to the Expert Advisory Group that guided and advised us on this work.

Published: December 2023

Reports to the Minister Read and download our reports to the Minister Kia Toipoto - Public Service Pay Gaps Action Plan Read and download our Kia Toipoto - Public Service Pay Gaps Action Plan here OIAs Find more information and download the proactively released responses to Official Information Act requests

Published: 5 May, 2023

Māori-led initiatives shared culturally-appropriate information and resources that protected the health and wellbeing of communities; and supported connection with individuals and whānau.