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Published: 16 June, 2026

“We continue to see high rates of seclusion and other coercive practices being used, which raises concerns about the ability of the system to uphold human rights-based practice. Māori continue to experience these practices at a higher rate than any other group.

Published: 22 May, 2026

Rather, it is a present and pressing reality in their lives. Further, the feeling that action is too slow or too small can contribute to distress, hopelessness, and disempowerment.

Published: 23 May, 2024

The report comprises an analysis of well-established and respected data sources used across government to inform policy-making.

Published: 25 June, 2020

People want to see the Commission prioritise genuine partnerships with Māori, Pacific peoples and people with lived experience of mental health and addiction.

Published: February 2026

This was the highest percentage of any age group. 23.8% of Pacific adults (about 69,000 people) and 22.5% of Māori adults (about 147,000 people) experienced high or very high psychological distress.

Published: 22 March, 2022

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Published: 1 November, 2023

We will use the information we collected to advocate for changes to the mental health and addiction system in Aotearoa.  Keep an eye out for our mental health and addiction service monitoring report in mid-2024.

Published: June 2025

Monitoring report on progress and achievements at five years

Published: 25 June, 2025

People who interact with mental health and addiction services experience systemic disadvantage in access to the determinants of mental health and wellbeing, including lower household income, fewer social connections, and poorer individual and family and whānau wellbeing.

Published: 2 October, 2025

As part of our broader influence and advocacy work we will maintain an independent view of the state of suicide and self-harm for people in New Zealand, Aotearoa.