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Published: February 2026

This paper highlights peer-led, community-based, and Kaupapa Māori services as these types of services show positive outcomes and are well received by people who need acute care. These alternative options have some key features that resonate with those with lived experience.

Published: 1 December, 2022

We call for greater involvement of older people in decision-making that affects them, greater understanding of and research into the diverse needs and experiences of older communities, and greater recognition and leverage of the agency and contributions of those communities.

Published: 17 May, 2023

“Ultimately, we want rangatahi Māori and young people to have the best possible care, give them hope for their future, and to avoid any potential harm that may occur when admitted to adult services.

Published: 15 May, 2023

We need genuine commitment, leadership, and a comprehensive plan to make this happen. It is not too late to start, but we certainly cannot afford to wait. At the heart of this report are young people and whānau who shared their experiences of adult inpatient mental health services.

Published: 29 October, 2024

We will let the Minister know what we hope to see in the new strategy, and provide advice on how we expect to see people with lived experience of mental distress and addiction, the broad mental health workforce, and voices of communities sought out, heard, and represented in the strategy.

Published: 29 March, 2023

Speakers: Matthew Bloomer, Director Wellbeing System Leadership, Te Hiringa Mahara Karen Orsborn, Chief Executive Officer, Te Hiringa Mahara Dr Claire Achmad, Chief Executive Officer, Social Service Providers Aoteaora.

Published: 8 September, 2026

“We will continue to monitor crisis responses as when people are in crisis, they need to be able to rely on an effective mental health response that can respond and escalate as needed.

Published: 23 May, 2024

“New Zealand needs to set Pacific people up for success, and that starts with addressing the root causes of mental health and wellbeing. Our reputation as a land of opportunity, and our future economy, depends on it,” Cullen said. Read the full report and infographic

Published: 25 February, 2026

It is positive to see an overall increase in access to specialist mental health and addiction services and the new primary and community services in the 2024/2025 year.

Published: 24 March, 2026

This discussion followed the release in April 2025 of our final monitoring report on the Access and Choice programme. During development of the report we heard extensive feedback from people with lived experience, whānau and the broader sector about the wider primary care landscape.