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Published: January 2026

Our last year of reporting shows a decrease of young people being admitted to adult in-patient mental health services. There are increasing options for youth mental health services, such as telehealth, services provided through the Access and Choice programme and school-based services.

Published: 25 February, 2026

Hazardous drinking has continued to decrease. In general, findings show significant disparities for disabled adults and Māori and Pacific adults. Synthesising the health survey data is part the role of Te Hiringa Mahara as  thought leaders in the system for mental health and wellbeing.

Published: 7 August, 2025

The lunch-time session was a chance to hear about the refreshed organisational strategy, and priorities for the coming years. We answered as many as we could get through at the time. Find out more about our refreshed strategy Date: 1pm Wednesday 20 August 2025.

Published: 9 March, 2023

Young people identifying as rainbow, Māori, Pacific or having a disability were even more likely to report feeling unsafe within their bubbles.

Published: 27 July, 2021

  The story  and podcast interview was published late yesterday. Karen spoke to Gladys about the purpose and functions of the Commission as well as the role of the Commission's Board.

Published: 7 August, 2025

This helped shape the key shifts we need to make as an organisation to fulfil our legislative mandate. Following extensive discussion around the board table it was agreed the vision and mission should remain unchanged, with three strategic priorities adopted.

Published: 8 August, 2025

While hazardous drinking has decreased, problematic use of illicit substances has not. In general, findings show significant disparities for disabled adults and Māori and Pacific adults.

Published: 5 June, 2024

For Māori, we heard high levels of frustration and disappointment after many failed attempts to access services, and failure to get the care they need has resulted in a loss of trust. This has been reported by the Commission previously and we again call on services to meet the needs of Māori.

Published: 4 January, 2023

The award reflects Mr Wano’s 40 years-plus health sector experience in mental health, community and medical services, as well as his numerous (health and non-health) governance roles and his role as Board Chair since our establishment.

Published: 27 June, 2024

"There has been a steady decline in mental wellbeing for young people more recently, with 1 in 5 young people experiencing higher rates of psychological distress than other age groups.