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Published: 30 June, 2022

About the framework We have created a framework called  He Ara Āwhina , which means pathways to support. He Ara Āwhina describes what an ideal mental health and addiction system looks like.

Published: 30 April, 2026

Supplementing this detailed review is a shorter Evidence brief. Programmes and interventions included were those that had been evaluated in the last 10 years and where the studies examined whether supports improved distress, anxiety or depressive symptoms, among young people aged 12–24 years.

Published: 5 June, 2024

  We hosted a webinar to walk people through key findings from this report alongside the data behind these findings. We also shared the changes we want to see happen.    The report shows that service access has increased in some parts of the system but decreased in others.

Published: February 2026

Download the report and infographic Get a copy of the Budget 2019 to Budget 2022 investment in mental health and addiction report.

Published: 5 June, 2024

See also: The Voices report : Mental health and addiction service qualitative report 2024: Access and options Read and download four infographics with key data and insights on Kaupapa Māori services, Reducing coercive practices, Youth and rangatahi wellbeing and access to services, and a monitoring overview

Published: 30 April, 2026

  “The review shows young people need a range of support options, and services work best when young people co-design them and lead the way. It also highlights the value of culturally appropriate approaches, and practical steps to make proven models easier to implement.”

Published: 20 May, 2022

  "We see this latest announcement as a move in the right direction towards addressing issues raised in our recent Te Huringa report and transforming the system toward the vision of He Ara Oranga.

Published: 22 March, 2022

The report covers mental health services and addiction services funded by the public health system, including: Primary mental health services and addiction services that are provided within a general practice including general practitioner (GP) or nurse consultations, psychological interventions, cognitive

Published: 25 August, 2022

“Young people who experience State care are a priority for us and in 2023 we will release insights about the collective voice of young people calling for better support of their mental health and wellbeing.

Published: 15 May, 2023

This is the heart of our call to action - Rangatahi Māori and young people must have a seat at every decision-making table where they can shape their own futures and their voices and perspectives are heard.”