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Published: 28 October, 2021

Wano acknowledges that programme implementation has been happening during difficult times, with delays because of the COVID-19 response. The pandemic has understandably been a big challenge.

Published: 6 July, 2026

"There are some areas where the law has not gone as far as we recommended. We will continue to advocate strongly for the elimination of seclusion for adults and the reduction and eventual phasing out of community compulsory treatment orders that remain sanctioned under the law."

Published: November 2025

Download Leadership as a mental wellbeing system enabler report Read the full Leadership as a mental wellbeing system enabler report Leadership as a mental wellbeing system enabler: Insights on progress toward Kia Manawanui report focuses on one aspect of the ‘long-term pathway’ to transform Aotearoa

Published: 16 August, 2023

We extend warm congratulations to board member Taimi Allan who has been appointed as Mental Health Commissioner of South Australia.   The SA Commissioner plays a significant leadership role working to strengthen the mental wellbeing of South Australians.

Published: 12 June, 2024

We use Housing First as a case study, through interviews with Housing First providers across the country as well as government officials who support, oversee, and fund those projects.

Published: 14 June, 2021

“Karen has a strong discipline of bringing community voices to the fore. She listened clearly to those voices over the last 18 months, particularly people and whānau with lived experience of mental distress and addiction.

Published: 5 June, 2024

  On this page you can download or view: Kua Tīmata Te Haerenga | The Journey Has Begun 2024 monitoring report Monitoring report summaries, in English and Te Reo Māori Accessible report summaries -  Easy read, Large print, Braille, Audio and NZSL formats are available below.

Published: 15 April, 2026

A once‑in‑a‑decade Mental Health and Wellbeing Strategy has been released for public consultation, and Te Hiringa Mahara is calling on New Zealanders to help shape the final document.

Published: 24 November, 2022

In the coming months we will be publishing the findings of these consultations as well as working with these communities to influence those government agencies who control resourcing, funding, and policy that can change those domains of life and wellbeing.

Published: 21 February, 2022

I would also like to congratulate Board member Kevin Hague on his appointment as Deputy Chair and Alexander El Amanni for his reappointment to the Board, both for three-year terms. Read more about the Commission's Board members .