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Published: 16 June, 2026

This report assesses how the mental health and addiction system is performing to improve mental health and wellbeing outcomes for tāngata whaiora and whānau. Progress is reported on six key system shifts that, taken together, would transform the mental health and addiction system.

Published: 16 September, 2024

Evidence shows that whānau flourish in environments where tikanga Māori and mātauranga Māori are expressed freely, te reo Māori is adopted widely from infancy, and culture and language are shared and embraced across the generations.

Published: June 2024

refugees and migrants, children in state care, older people, rural communities, disabled people, prisoners, and children experiencing adverse childhood events, felt life is less worthwhile, and reported less security, poorer mental and overall health, and greater discrimination and barriers to wellbeing

Published: 24 November, 2022

“This year, communities of young people have told us they are most concerned about bleak futures; social media and safety online; racism and discrimination; and intergenerational connection and whānau support.

Published: 26 August, 2025

This crisis response literature scan reviews international and Aotearoa evidence on crisis responses for the general population, Indigenous communities, and youth. It highlights shared principles, key differences, and what is working well.

Published: 27 January, 2022

Vaccination is a wellbeing issue, and if these groups are again finding themselves outside the mainstream on vaccination and more vulnerable to COVID-19, then this is going to reduce their sense of wellbeing and their mental health.

Published: 29 August, 2023

and Treatment) Act 1992 Expanding access and choice to existing primary mental health and addiction services for people with mild to moderate mental health and addictions needs.

Published: January 2026

Mental health and wellbeing is a global issue and Te Hiringa Mahara - Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission connects with other global entities. Te Hiringa Mahara is a member of the Australasian Joint Mental Health Commissioner Forum with the Australian national and state Commissions.

Published: 13 December, 2022

Filipo Katavake-McGrath, Te Hiringa Mahara Director of Wellbeing System Leadership and Insights. “Anxiety and fear continue to be a challenge for older people” Attitudes toward ageing and older people have changed.

Published: 6 July, 2026

This includes Māori, lived experience, and priority population groups, such as Pacific people and disabled people."