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Published: May 2026

   These programmes and services are increasingly being designed specifically with and for young people to fill a gap in need and help smooth the transition between paediatric and adult services.

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: 30 April, 2026

We know that when rangatahi and young people co-design mental health and addiction supports and services, they’re more likely to stay engaged and get the support they need – leading to a better outcome for rangatahi and young people experiencing mental distress.

Published: June 2025

Monitoring report on progress and achievements at five years

Published: 29 June, 2023

  The paper provides an overview of peer workforce and reports on research data and findings from a series of focus groups Te Hiringa Mahara ran in late 2022.

Published: 2 February, 2022

 The Pae Ora Bill should not only provide an opportunity to enshrine the mental health and addiction system transformation proposed by the He Ara Oranga inquiry report in law, but also ensure that the voices of people experiencing mental distress and other challenges are heard and acted

Published: 24 June, 2026

'Te Hiringa Mahara is urging decision-makers to look closely at the roadmap to improve support for people and whānau, and help ensure the system is fit for purpose,' says Ms Orsborn. Find the roadmap in full, here: www.mhwc.govt.nz/roadmap

Published: February 2026

Our aim is for this information to be used for planning and investment, and to direct resources where they are most needed to improve mental health and addiction outcomes.

Published: 14 May, 2026

The 22 indicators include: measures relating to social connection, like trust and loneliness; material wellbeing, like income adequacy and going without fresh fruit and vegetables to keep costs down; and Māori wellbeing, like connection to iwi and whānau wellbeing.

Published: 30 April, 2026

In total, 20 studies of 16 interventions were identified that met these criteria. The Evidence brief summarises the findings of the review and highlights the factors underlying effective programmes and services for rangatahi and young people.