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Published: 24 July, 2024

This time is for the people who have experienced abuse and harm when they were in care and for recognising the lifelong after effects this has caused.

Published: January 2026

People who have concerns about the care they or others have experienced at a mental health or addiction service should contact the Nationwide Health and Disability Advocacy Service or make a complaint to the HDC.

Published: 30 June, 2022

Read and download our guide to language in He Ara Āwhina below: Guide to language in He Ara Āwhina [PDF, 1.3 MB] Guide to language in He Ara Āwhina [DOCX, 108 KB] Addiction services Services that exist to respond to the experiences, needs, and aspirations of tāngata whaiora and whānau who experience

Published: 5 December, 2024

Te Hiringa Mahara – Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission’s Annual Report for the year ended 30 June 2024 is now publicly available. The report summarises how we contributed to better and equitable mental health and wellbeing outcomes for all New Zealanders in the preceding 12 months.

Published: 23 October, 2024

  Te Hiringa Mahara has brought much needed attention to a wide range of options that haven’t always got the limelight they deserve in our Acute options for mental health care insights paper . While services are diverse, there are some key elements that contribute to their success.

Published: 17 May, 2023

“We are pleased to see considerable reduction in the rate of young people admitted to adult inpatient services over the last decade.

Published: 24 March, 2026

To share the outcome of the think tank workshop held in August 2025, we have published a short paper. The paper documents the discussion which answered two provocative questions: What does the primary care landscape need to look like? How do we get there?

Published: March 2026

To share the outcome of the think tank workshop held in August 2025, we have published a short paper. The paper documents the discussion which answered two provocative questions: What does the primary care landscape need to look like? How do we get there?

Published: 8 December, 2021

Our report shows that while a substantial majority are in a positive space, too many people and their communities are not. “As a country, we need to address this.

Published: 25 February, 2026

“We need to see focused action and sustained leadership to ensure young people receive the care and support they need in a timely way,” said Ms Orsborn.