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Published: January 2026

We want to see: Equitable investment in Kaupapa Māori services , including any new mental health and addictions investment prioritising Kaupapa Māori services.

Published: 5 June, 2024

Data and insights from our 2024 mental health and addiction service monitoring report is presented in four  easy to read infographics.

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: February 2026

Download Mental Health Bill submission pdf, 284 KB Since our formation Te Hiringa Mahara - Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission has contributed to policy development to ensure Aotearoa New Zealand has mental health law based on human rights and eliminates coercive practices or reduces them to the greatest

Published: 30 September, 2024

New Zealand is a step closer to getting accurate information about the level of mental health need in the community. Matt Doocey, Minister for Mental Health, announced on 26 September that the Government will fund the first Child and Youth Mental Health and Addiction Prevalence survey.

Published: 2 February, 2022

  We estimate 50 to 80% of New Zealanders will experience mental distress, or addiction challenges, or both, in their lifetimes. Every year, 20,000 people attempt to end their lives.

Published: 29 May, 2025

New analysis shows a 10.5% reduction in the number of people accessing addiction treatment services over the last five years raising concerns about whether there is sufficient capacity to respond to an increase in demand.

Published: 24 July, 2024

This time is for the people who have experienced abuse and harm when they were in care and for recognising the lifelong after effects this has caused.

Published: 30 June, 2022

Tāngata whaiora include people who have accessed or are accessing supports and services, and also includes people who want mental health or addiction support but are not accessing supports or services.

Published: 31 October, 2025

Central to this is ensuring that Te Hiringa Mahara delivers on its mandate to contribute to better and equitable mental health and wellbeing outcomes for all people in Aotearoa New Zealand. Up to seven members are appointed by the Governor-General, under the Crown Entities Act 2004.