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Published: 11 May, 2023

   “Māori wellbeing is often referred to as being collective, and exercising rangatiratanga (self-determination, sovereignty, independence, autonomy) is a contributor to a range of positive wellbeing outcomes for iwi, hapū, and whānau.”

Published: 29 October, 2024

We have consistently highlighted workforce challenges over the last three years so it good to note the workforce is included as a specific element of the new strategy. A concerted and well-planned effort is required to support and grow our mental health and addiction workforces.

Published: March 2024

The He Ara Oranga Wellbeing Outcomes framework was developed with lived experience communities and focusses on describing what wellbeing looks like from a te ao Māori perspective and from a shared perspective.

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: January 2026

Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission launch, April 2021 Te Hiringa Mahara brand launch event 2022 Te Hiringa Mahara officially unveiled its new name at a ceremony in Te Whanganui-a-Tara Wellington on 5 July 2022.

Published: 7 May, 2026

Uncertainty about the future, worry about the impacts of climate change, and a lack of empowerment to improve the future all impact on the mental health of young people now.

Published: 30 November, 2022

While high quality access and choice requires culturally and socially appropriate service settings and delivery, it also requires a stable and well-trained workforce, sufficient staff, and professional sensitivity to do the job.

Published: 1 May, 2023

Te Hiringa Mahara has produced a series of short reports during 2022 and 2023 to add our collective understanding of the wellbeing impacts of the pandemic and to provide key insights on wellbeing areas or populations of focus.

Published: 27 October, 2022

We support the call for appropriate funding of health services with a focus on efficiency and equity and would add that access to a relevant range of mental health and addiction treatment options is also needed.

Published: January 2026

The inquiry brought together thousands of voices to paint a picture of the mental health and addictions landscape, giving life to He Ara Oranga: Report of the Government Inquiry into Mental Health and Addiction .