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Published: 11 June, 2025

“There continues to be significant unmet need for professional help for mental health among young people, Māori, Pacific peoples and disabled adults.”

Published: 18 August, 2022

It is not over yet, and people will continue to be affected for some time to come. Aotearoa New Zealand's responses to it will continue to evolve. An essential part of the early response was to isolate people and family units.

Published: 12 September, 2023

If you require a New Zealand Sign Language interpreter for the webinars or other support to participate, please let us know when you register.

Published: 14 June, 2021

The Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission is charged with providing oversight of the nation’s mental health and wellbeing system, holding the Government of the day and other decision makers to account for the health and wellbeing of all people in Aotearoa New Zealand.

Published: 9 April, 2025

In areas where improvements can be introduced now, there is the opportunity for people in need to be better supported by a health response. People need to have confidence in the plans and implementation approach.

Published: 8 August, 2025

In general, findings show significant disparities for disabled adults and Māori and Pacific adults. Synthesising the health survey data is part of Te Hiringa Mahara - Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission’s role to be thought leaders in the system for mental health and wellbeing.

Published: January 2026

Our advocacy focuses on: The collective interests of people who experience mental distress or addiction, and the people, including whānau, who support them Improving mental health and addiction services Approaches to mental health and wellbeing. 

Published: 23 October, 2024

Download: Acute options for mental health care insights paper

Published: 21 February, 2022

I would like to welcome our newest member, Tuari Potiki, to the Board of the Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission. Tuari exemplifies leadership and has had a big influence on policy and service development.

Published: 7 May, 2026

  “Support for those already facing inequities, such as people and whānau with lived experience of distress, is critical. Further, timely access to mental health and addiction services should be provided for as long as needed, without a real- or implied-time limit.