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Published: 11 June, 2025

The report outlines six key system shifts that, taken together, would transform the mental health and addiction system to realise the vision set out in He Ara Oranga. All six shifts are grounded in the experience of people with living and lived experience of mental distress and addictions.

Published: August 2026

In short:  A public health approach to reducing drug harm is essential Harm reduction is effective, evidence based and underutilised Embedding te ao Māori is critical for equitable outcomes Treatment is most effective when accessible, flexible, and person-centred Policy and funding are misaligned

Published: 12 October, 2026

aged 13-19 years are less likely to feel a sense of belonging to New Zealand than young people not in these groups (YHWS 2026) Young people aged 15-24 years who interact with specialist services are less likely to report a sense of belonging to New Zealand compared to young people who don’t interact

Published: February 2026

  Key findings in the paper include: The peer support approach and its values are critical to transforming models of care and addressing wider workforce shortages.

Published: 17 June, 2020

“He Ara Oranga called upon leaders to transform the mental health and addiction sector so that we’re supporting a wellbeing system – one that responds to peoples’ unique needs, no matter who they are or where they live,” says Mr Wano.

Published: 8 June, 2022

These are all important steps in transforming the mental health and addiction system, as described in He Ara Oranga: Report of the Government Inquiry into Mental Health and Addiction. “The Government now has an opportunity through Pae Ora reform to build on this kaupapa.

Published: August 2025

We have promised to uphold a ‘nothing about us, without us’ approach and to work together to improve wellbeing and transform the mental health and addiction system. We monitor lived experience leadership and participation across the system and advocate for improvement.

Published: April 2024

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Published: 7 August, 2025

The shifts in our approach that we are pursuing over the coming four years are to: bring a clearer focus on people with lived experience of mental distress or addiction utilise our knowledge and insights to promote alignment, guide the system and influence positive change across the mental health and

Published: January 2026

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