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Published: 1 February, 2024

Our Briefing to Incoming Ministers (BIM) is now publicly available. In this document we provide our advice on priorities for the new government .

Published: 5 June, 2024

Working in a field that faces workforce shortages and high vacancies and involves managing more complex issues is not easy. But we have heard about the incredible work going on and staff turning up each day to do their best to support others. Hundreds of people shared their views and experiences.

Published: 31 July, 2023

  Te Hiringa Mahara hosted a webinar on understanding wellbeing for rangatahi and young people on Wednesday 26 July. Our programme inlcuded the following four speakers: Principal Advisor, Katie Sherriff, shares insights from our youth wellbeing insights report, including calls to action.

Published: 15 March, 2023

have a real or implied time-limit on their provision.

Published: 8 April, 2026

needs of Māori;   detail on resource and investment on several of the actions; and  addressing the system information gaps on experience and outcomes data.

Published: 29 August, 2023

Mā Te Rongo Ake / Through Listening and Hearing The Initial Commission was responsible for monitoring and providing advice on progress of the Government’s system transformation response to He Ara Oranga. This included monitoring progress on the implementation of kaupapa Māori approaches.

Published: January 2026

[PDF 321KB] Briefing for Meeting with Minister Doocey - August 2025 [PDF 329KB] Briefing on Feedback from the MHWC on MHW Strategy - June 2025 [PDF 299KB] Briefing on Final SOI and SPE - June 2025 [PDF  294KB] Briefing on Wellbeing outcomes infographic - June 2025 [PDF  1.3MB] Briefing on

Published: January 2026

Launching the new commission On Wednesday, 14 April 2021, Te Hiringa Mahara -- Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission held an event to acknowledge the establishment of Te Hiringa Mahara, which officially opened its doors on Wednesday, 9 February 2021.

Published: April 2026

For recruitment queries, contact hr@mhwc.govt.nz or call us on 021 431 658. Me pēhea te tuku tono - How to apply To apply for a role, click on the position you are interested in, then download the position description and application form.

Published: 22 March, 2023

We will need an immediate investment in local mental health and addiction services, which must not have a time limit on availability for people who need them.