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Published: 2 February, 2022

 The Pae Ora Bill should not only provide an opportunity to enshrine the mental health and addiction system transformation proposed by the He Ara Oranga inquiry report in law, but also ensure that the voices of people experiencing mental distress and other challenges are heard and acted

Published: 19 August, 2026

Chapter 9 in the report highlighted alcohol and other drugs as a key area where stronger, more coordinated responses are needed.

Published: 18 August, 2022

LGBTQI+, Māori, Pacific peoples, and people with disabilities reported feeling unsafe within their bubbles over these periods.

Published: 16 September, 2024

You can also read through reports on our website that highlight the benefits of te reo Māori in supporting wellbeing, see  Mairangatia te hauora hinengaro me te toiora Māori | Advancing Māori mental health and wellbeing .

Published: 7 August, 2025

We have built a strong knowledge base and our reports, and other work, are highly valued by our key stakeholders. With the period covered by the previous Statement of Intent coming to an end, it was timely to develop our next strategy.

Published: January 2026

The report outlines six mental health and wellbeing outcomes the people of Aotearoa New Zealand expect in the future, within the remit Te Hiringa Mahara' has: choice in service provision, holistic wellbeing, leadership, empowerment, connection and system accountability.

Published: 16 June, 2026

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Published: April 2026

This dashboard sits alongside He Ara Āwhina monitoring framework and reports.  The data is collated by Te Hiringa Mahara about services primarily funded through Vote Health sourced through many agencies. There are 76 measures in the dashboard.

Published: 23 October, 2024

While our focus in the report is on ‘alternatives’, we acknowledge that inpatient units are an important part of the mental health ecosystem. These inpatient services can be under pressure so providing more acute options will benefit everyone.

Published: 30 April, 2026

Lived Experience Researcher Maggie Shippam Abdulla Shiblaq, Yes Disability Ariel Waldron, Yes Disability Amy Skipper, Mental Health Matters Initiative When: 10-11am Monday 18 May 2026 Read and download the  Effectiveness of early intervention and secondary prevention supports for young people reports