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Published: 27 January, 2022

“We know that populations such as Māori and Pacific peoples regularly experience exclusion and racism. We know that these are factors in their mental health challenges.

Published: 1 July, 2021

Over April and May 2020, the Initial Commission sought a range of views to start developing an outcomes framework for mental health and wellbeing.

Published: 31 March, 2026

Māori are also more likely than any other group to be subject to compulsory assessment and treatment orders. “Te Hiringa Mahara has consistently advocated to end practices such as seclusion and compulsory community treatment as they can cause harm and undermine dignity.

Published: July 2025

We are growing our connections with lived experience networks, organisations and people, and are grateful for the contributions that lived experience groups have made to our work so far.

Published: January 2026

Your views are important to us, and we encourage you to have your say to improve mental health and wellbeing outcomes for all people in Aotearoa.

Published: May 2026

Are less likely to have good individual and family wellbeing and access to protective factors such as social connection.

Published: 24 July, 2024

Tēnei te mihi aroha, te mihi maioha ki a koutou katoa - Our compassion and acknowledgement to you all   He hōnore, he maumahara ki te hunga tamariki kua mate - we honour and remember the children no longer with us He hōnore, he maumahara ki te hunga tamariki, taipakeke e ora ana, e wahakōrero ana

Published: 15 March, 2023

are integral to supporting wellbeing It is crucial to re-establish infrastructure that supports connection and communities, ensuring local social hubs, such as marae and libraries, are up and running, putting face-to-face support in place such as carer and social worker visits, opening schools, and

Published: 20 April, 2026

“We need to see a shift in the system to ensure human rights are upheld in practice. A new Mental Health Act is needed to support the reduction and ultimately the end of seclusion and enable clear pathways for safe and rights-based alternatives.

Published: 14 August, 2026

    Expect an honest look at what rangatahi and young people want from mental health services, and discussions on key mental health and wellbeing issues for young people today. Youth voice will be woven through the entire day.