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Published: 21 March, 2024

  In recent years there has been a marginal increase in the size of the peer support workforce (an increase of 64 FTE or 18% between 2018 and 2022) but it still makes up only 3.4% of the wider mental health and addictions workforce.

Published: 25 March, 2026

“Our current data shows that across Aotearoa New Zealand, those under the age of 18 faced longer wait times than other age groups, and experienced higher rates of declined referrals. For 19-24 years olds, access continued to decrease.

Published: June 2024

Our report found that: Most communities in Aotearoa New Zealand tend to experience good wellbeing, most of the time, but a concerningly large minority of people and communities experience persistently poor wellbeing There is a positive story of the growth of Māori collective strength, and oranga / wellbeing

Published: 24 March, 2025

The focus is to influence, promote and advocate on the continued improvement of mental health care.

Published: May 2026

We continue to see the impact of workforce shortages, and are concerned about challenges of coordination and consistency of care for tāngata whaiora.

Published: January 2026

system is reported on in a number of reports.

Published: December 2025

Asessment of progress report downloads Read our assessment of recommendations made in the Kua Tīmata Te Haerenga | The Journey Has Begun service monitoring report. December 2025.

Published: 4 September, 2023

“Calling for the voices of young people to be heard in service policy and delivery echo what we have been saying,” said Ms Orsborn.

Published: 12 May, 2023

Feedback has been very positive in the media from the Ministry of Health and Te Aka Whai Ora on our latest report into wellbeing during COVID-19.

Published: 17 May, 2023

“We ask the Government to undertake a thorough investigation of the practice of using adult mental health services for rangatahi Māori and young people.