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Published: January 2026

We are committed to prioritising the aspirations of tāngata whaiora and tāngata mātau-ā-wheako Māori and people with lived experience of mental distress, substance harm, gambling harm or addiction in all that we do, as outlined in our Lived Experience Position Statement .

Published: 6 October, 2022

This was supported by connectedness and belonging, clear leadership, innovative practices, and collaboration with and between services and government agencies.

Published: 13 December, 2022

  “It is important that our understanding of the pandemic, and our planning for the future recognises that older people have a variety of different experiences, needs, and contributions.” View the report

Published: 20 April, 2026

“Behind this Bill are 5000 voices who shared their experiences during the government’s Inquiry into Mental Health and Addiction back in 2018,” says Te Hiringa Mahara Director of Mental Health and Addiction Sector Leadership, Sonya Russell.

Published: 12 September, 2023

  Earlier this year, we released Te Huringa Tuarua 2023, a suite of connected reports: a summary report as well as three focus reports on kaupapa Māori services, lived experience of Compulsory Community Treatment Orders and admission of young people to adult inpatient services.

Published: 18 August, 2022

COVID-19 is one of the most significant societal events many of us will experience in our lives. It is not over yet, and people will continue to be affected for some time to come. Aotearoa New Zealand's responses to it will continue to evolve.

Published: 15 December, 2025

  The conversations notes showed “….a strong appetite for courageous system change, collaboration over competition, and investment that honours lived experience, youth leadership, and community power.”  We acknowledge the facilitation by Ember Innovations team led by Anya Satyanand.

Published: March 2024

Who presented: Tanya Maloney, Director Mental Health and Addiction System Leadership In her role, Tanya provides strategic thought leadership and influence in the transformation of the mental health and addiction sector.

Published: 23 July, 2024

  The session was chaired by Dr Ella Cullen, Director Wellbeing System Leadership and Insights, Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission.

Published: 17 June, 2020

“While change is happening, we want to see Government strengthening the commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi by partnering with Māori and people with lived experience of mental health and addiction to design services – and a system – that everyone can trust.”