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Published: 28 May, 2026

This was a step in the right direction, and further investment will enable the much needed expansion of options for people seeking support. "This budget won’t take us any closer to having a cohesive national approach to crisis support.

Published: 27 September, 2024

   At the next meeting of the Board in October, Wayne will be welcomed and begin his five-year term. The role of the Board is to provide strategic guidance and oversight of our work and make sure that we perform our functions effectively and in a financially-responsible manner.

Published: 17 May, 2023

Young people speak out about Wellbeing: An insights report into the Wellbeing of Rangatahi Māori and other Young People in Aotearoa This report grows our collective understanding of the systems and determinants that affect rangatahi Māori and young people’s wellbeing, which in turn, influences mental

Published: 22 August, 2024

This insights report focuses on acute options that can provide an alternative to acute inpatient care. Increasing the range of acute options provides people with viable and welcome alternatives that allow them to stay safe and supported in their local community. Published August 2024.

Published: April 2026

This is a great time to join us and play a key role in supporting us as we assess and report on progress with system transformation, monitor mental health and addiction services, and advocate for the collective interests of people with lived experience of mental distress and/or addiction.

Published: 1 February, 2024

The briefing is our perspective on an overview of mental health and wellbeing in New Zealand, and outlines current issues and opportunities in these portfolios.

Published: 30 June, 2022

He Ara Āwhina describes what an ideal mental health and addiction system looks like. This will be used to assess, monitor, and advocate for improvements to the mental health and addiction system of Aotearoa, including services.

Published: 29 August, 2023

It comprises an aspirational vision, twelve wellbeing outcomes, and associated data. The vision for wellbeing in Aotearoa is:  tū tangata mauri ora, thriving together.

Published: 4 January, 2023

As kaitiaki (guardian) of mental health and wellbeing, Te Hiringa Mahara works to ensure the voices of Māori and tāngata whaiora (people with lived experience of distress and addiction, substance, or gambling harm) can be heard and given prominence.

Published: 29 August, 2023

However, due to COVID-19 they had to change their approach and target organisations that represent the people and diversity of Aotearoa New Zealand. The consultation involved over 150 groups, organisations and individuals.