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Published: 8 December, 2021

Through Te Rau Tira, the Commission found that most people in Aotearoa experience good or better wellbeing across the range of measures examined; measures like life satisfaction, safety, and sense of purpose. However, some communities experience far worse wellbeing outcomes.

Published: 5 June, 2024

“Based on this new report, we now better understand what is happening across the system. Our report offers five recommendations that put the spotlight on where we can improve access and options available for people seeking support.”

Published: May 2026

Changes we want to see In the report, we set out the system changes (based on our key findings) that we want to see to improve crisis response pathways for tāngata whaiora and whānau: A well-designed, coordinated national system  Crisis responses that are person- and whānau-centred Strengthened system

Published: 23 October, 2024

By promoting choice, we are better able to ensure tāngata whaiora are supported in ways that work for them and support their recovery. Download: Acute options for mental health care insights paper

Published: March 2024

Learn about the impacts of inequitable investment and what it will take to improve service options for Māori. Ākona ngā tukinga o ngā tōritenga haumi me te huarahi e anga ai tātou ki te whakapai ake i ngā kōwhiringa ratonga mā te Māori.

Published: May 2026

We also want to see the mental health and addiction system and services better support the health, social and material wellbeing of people who interact with their services.

Published: January 2026

Sonya is Director Mental Health and Addiction Sector Leadership and leads the monitoring, provision of advice and promotion of better and equitable mental health and wellbeing outcomes. He Ara Āwhina (Pathways to Support) Monitoring framework provides the foundation for this work.

Published: April 2026

Investment has increased, with a 49 per cent increase in annual expenditure over the last five years.