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Published: 27 September, 2024

Te Hiringa Mahara has been governed by an active board since being formed in February 2021. On 27 September 2024 Matt Doocey, Minister for Mental Health, and Mark Patterson, Minister for Rural Communities, jointly announced the appointment of Wayne Langford as a new board member.

Published: June 2024

At the same time, there continues to be a disproportionate number of Māori individuals and whānau who are not doing well and are experiencing poor wellbeing across multiple dimensions Most marginalised groups looked at, such as young people, veterans, rainbow communities, Māori, Pacific peoples, former

Published: March 2024

She has a background in data, particularly mental health data, and is passionate about contributing to improved mental health outcomes for people in Aotearoa.

Published: November 2025

  As part of its mahi to support the Crown in its Treaty obligations, Te Arawhiti created Whāinga Amorangi to help public service agencies to meet their new responsibility under the Public Service Act 2020 and to lift and maintain the capability of their people to engage with Māori.

Published: April 2026

Data updated to 30 June 2025. Access to mental health and addiction services data summary - February 2026 This new data summary provides updated data on access to mental health and addiction services. In most cases, the summary reports on data over the five-year period to June 2025.

Published: November 2025

Pacific communities are already implementing local solutions, often alongside government, to address many of the interrelated barriers to wellbeing, but support and resources are needed to address the barriers to wellbeing they face. 

Published: 5 June, 2024

The new Access and Choice programme in primary care has increased access and expanded options for people with mild to moderate mental health and addiction needs. However, access to specialist services has decreased, with people reporting challenges accessing these services.

Published: 23 May, 2024

  And a qualitative aspect which provides case studies of initiatives that are succeeding in promoting Pacific Peoples’ mental health and wellbeing, which may act as a model for future work.

Published: 22 March, 2023

   “Social infrastructure should be prioritised – this includes ensuring local social hubs, such as marae and libraries, are up and running; putting face-to-face supports such as carer and social worker visits in place; opening schools; and ensuring the community services and volunteers

Published: 4 September, 2023

We are advocating for: Expand access to youth mental health and addiction services in all localities Reduce the number of rangatahi Māori and young people admitted to adult in-patient mental health services to zero A focus on addressing the drivers of wellbeing for rangatahi and young people, and ensuring