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Published: January 2026

It elevates the voices of young people and draws from their experiences and expertise.

Published: 25 July, 2023

   The role of the Board is to provide strategic guidance and oversight of our work and make sure that we perform our functions effectively and in a financially-responsible manner. Up to seven members are appointed by the Governor-General, under the Crown Entities Act 2004.

Published: 30 November, 2022

These reports provide us with an opportunity to see where progress is being made, not only in access to services but also in having the opportunity to have genuine service choice.

Published: 16 June, 2026

Progress is reported on six key system shifts that, taken together, would transform the mental health and addiction system. The six shifts are grounded in the experience of people with lived and living experience of mental distress and addictions.

Published: 9 March, 2023

“There were increased reports of violence and more severe violence and lockdowns made it harder for people at risk to seek help,” says Te Hiringa Mahara Chief Executive Karen Orsborn. More than 20% of young people felt unsafe in their bubble at least some of the time.

Published: 16 June, 2026

  “There are signs of progress across the system, however of the six focus areas we measure, only workforce is improving and ‘on track’.

Published: 5 June, 2024

We continue to hear about barriers, such as long waiting lists, not knowing how or where to get support, the stigma of asking for help, discrimination, or a lack of suitable options.

Published: 29 August, 2023

Read and download the progress report: Downloads Mā Te Rongo Ake / Through Listening and Hearing Billingual Download Easy Read - Summary of Mā Te Rongo Ake Download Easy Read - Summary of Mā Te Rongo Ake Download Audio - Mā Te Rongo Ake / Through Listening and Hearing Download Large Print - summary of

Published: April 2026

He Ara Āwhina | Pathways to Support Summary Set - April 2026 This summary set of measures provides an at-a-glance overview of mental health and addiction service performance across the domains of He Ara Āwhina | Pathways to Support framework He Ara Āwhina dashboard - April 2026 This dashboard pulls together

Published: 31 October, 2025

Today’s announcement of changes to the composition of the Board of Te Hiringa Mahara – Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission by Minister for Mental Health Matt Doocey have been welcomed.