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Published: November 2025

Without shifts in system leadership, other changes in policy, workforce, and investment are unlikely to be sustained over the long term.

Published: 27 June, 2023

The proportion of tāngata whaiora Māori accessing Māori specialist mental health and addiction services has decreased over the last five-year period from 30 per cent in 2017/18 to 26 per cent in the last financial year (2021/22).

Published: 20 April, 2026

Since then, we have not seen movement in this critical area.

Published: 6 July, 2026

This work will require increased investment in alternative approaches to care and workforce development and training." "People directly impacted by this law must have the opportunity to be involved in next steps.

Published: 22 March, 2022

“Despite significant investment in mental health and addiction services through the 2019 Wellbeing Budget, improvements in services have not materialised as we had hoped for over this time,” says Commission Board Chair Hayden Wano.

Published: 3 April, 2025

In addition, a literature scan that explores approaches to primary mental health care in Aotearoa New Zealand and internationally has also been published.

Published: 24 September, 2021

People in Aotearoa need to get the support we need at the right time and be supported to regain our wellbeing in our local community,” says Hayden Wano. 

Published: 30 November, 2022

These reports provide us with an opportunity to see where progress is being made, not only in access to services but also in having the opportunity to have genuine service choice.

Published: 1 February, 2024

The briefing is our perspective on an overview of mental health and wellbeing in New Zealand, and outlines current issues and opportunities in these portfolios.

Published: 8 June, 2023

Pacific peoples’ connection – to family, community, culture and faith – has been a key source of strength and resilience in the pandemic.