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Published: 20 April, 2026

“Te Hiringa Mahara is urging all parties to come together, take on board the voices of the public that will improve things for people receiving support and their whānau, and move this Bill forward,” says Ms Russell.

Published: 27 June, 2023

  “Approximately 30 per cent of Māori will experience mental distress to the level categorised as ‘mental disorder’ in any year. However only 11 per cent of current mental health and addiction expenditure is on Kaupapa services,” says Te Hiringa Mahara Board Chair Hayden Wano.

Published: 28 August, 2024

In an upcoming report, we’ll take a closer look at the Access and Choice programme following its five-year roll-out milestone,” Ms Orsborn said. Read the investment report

Published: 25 March, 2026

The Commission has recommended that Health NZ take action to improve access to specialist mental health and addiction services for young people, including youth-specific crisis responses, streamlined pathways into care as well as an increased range of effective acute community options tailored for young

Published: 20 May, 2025

It will take all of us working together across social and political divides to make the shifts we urgently need. With concerted effort it will be possible to turn things around.  

Published: 16 June, 2026

Download 2022 submissions: Downloads Submission to the Social Services and Community Committee Download Submission to the Social Services and Community Committee Download Submission to the Health Quality and Safety Commission Download Submission on transforming our mental health law Download Signed Letter

Published: 24 March, 2025

It is timely to come together to discover where system improvement has already occurred, what is currently underway, and how we can work together to be a part of a better collective crisis response.

Published: 24 June, 2026

It highlights key priorities for action, including earlier and easier access to support for young people, a better coordinated crisis response system, stronger investment in Kaupapa Māori and culturally appropriate services, and growth in the mental health and addiction workforce.'

Published: 4 November, 2025

In the meantime, we must take action, including ensuring 24/7 phone-based crisis support is available in every district. 

Published: 5 November, 2025

It is going to take sustained leadership and collaboration to put in place much needed improvements to support people in crisis."