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Published: 13 December, 2023

  Take for example efforts to lift positive mental health and wellbeing for young people. These not only improve wellbeing in adulthood but also flow over into educational attainment, productivity and the economy more broadly.

Published: January 2026

Our leadership team provides strategic guidance for Te Hiringa Mahara -- Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission. The team includes Chief Executive, Karen Orsborn, and four directors who are responsible for our core workstreams.

Published: January 2026

Work with us You can find information here about our current vacancies and how to apply for them Have your say Your views are important to us, and we encourage you to have your say to improve mental health and wellbeing outcomes for all people in Aotearoa New Zealand.

Published: 24 March, 2025

Lived experience communities speak about the continued challenges of accessing the right support at the right time when they are experiencing a crisis. Data on monitoring services also highlights that crisis responses are a challenge.

Published: 5 June, 2024

In this infographic we present the key results for young people. The infographic also presents findings from our quantitative assessment of mental health and wellbeing among young people and rangatahi Māori, using the He Ara Oranga framework. Published: June 2024.

Published: 27 January, 2022

There is evidence that some people who use specialist mental health services and addiction services are being left behind,” says Hayden Wano, Chair of the Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission.

Published: January 2026

Our objective is to contribute to better and equitable mental health and wellbeing outcomes for all people in Aotearoa New Zealand.

Published: 14 August, 2026

This year, we're reconnecting with our 2025 theme to hear about what's improved in crisis responses and we will explore mental health and wellbeing for rangatahi and young people.

Published: 30 September, 2024

While a view of mental health, substance use conditions and the distribution among our young population is welcomed, we also advocate for collection of information about wellbeing and what gives children and young people strength.

Published: August 2026

Better mental health and wellbeing for our people Te Hiringa Mahara - Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission is a kaitiaki of mental health and wellbeing. We contribute to better and equitable mental health and wellbeing outcomes for all people in Aotearoa New Zealand.