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Published: 5 June, 2024

  Kaupapa Māori mental health and addiction services infographic A key part of our legislated role is to monitor mental health and addiction services and we are committed to being grounded by our Te Tauāki ki Te Tiriti o Waitangi | Te Tiriti o Waitangi position statement .

Published: January 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: 16 August, 2023

She has brought deep expertise and connection with lived experience perspectives and a broad knowledge of the mental health and wellbeing system. Taimi has played an active role in the first two and half years of the Commission.

Published: 6 October, 2022

“For people to flourish and experience good mental health and wellbeing, services and resources are important, but not enough.

Published: June 2024

Our report measures wellbeing through our He Ara Oranga Wellbeing Outcomes Framework , which was developed alongside communities and created with people with lived experience of poor wellbeing. It reflects what people say matters to them.

Published: December 2025

Annual engagement survey summary report As a Commission with a system leadership role we work hard to build and maintain genuine relationships with a range of people and communities throughout the country to create impact for people with lived experience of mental health and addiction.

Published: 25 March, 2026

This must be a priority, with targeted action and sustained leadership embedded to ensure lasting, meaningful change,” says Ms Russell.

Published: 7 August, 2025

  At the same time, we have also ensured both our Te Tauākī ki te Tiriti o Waitangi and Lived Experience position statements continue to reflect our commitment to contribute to better and equitable mental health and wellbeing outcomes for all.

Published: 21 February, 2022

He continues to work in a place of manaaki and bring a voice of whānau in his work and life, and his lived experience will be an enormous asset to the Board.

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.