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Published: November 2023

This is a comprehensive set of activities to help close gender, Māori, Pacific and ethnic pay gaps in the Public Service. Under Kia Toipoto, agencies and entities with at least 20 employees in each comparative group are to publish their pay gaps, while also protecting the privacy of employees.

Published: 28 October, 2021

This report found that the programme has put much-needed investment into primary and community care in line with many of the recommendations in He Ara Oranga: Report of the Government Inquiry into Mental Health and Addiction , enabling important services to be provided.

Published: 20 May, 2025

We need to ask what more we will do to build a secure future with more certainty that inspires optimism and hope. The global rankings detailed in the Unicef report are a reminder of the scale of the task ahead of us.

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: August 2023

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Published: 20 April, 2026

“Te Hiringa Mahara is urging all parties to come together, take on board the voices of the public that will improve things for people receiving support and their whānau, and move this Bill forward,” says Ms Russell.

Published: 5 June, 2024

This infographic contains data about the use of selected coercive practices. We report this data as part of our monitoring of mental health and addiction services (using the He Ara Āwhina framework).

Published: 28 May, 2026

Of particular concern is the lack of funding for specialist services, where too many people are already waiting far too long to get the help they need.

Published: January 2026

Our strategic framework brings the key elements of our strategic plan into one place.  Our Pou Rama is standing strong, grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and shining bright on who we are, our areas of focus and what we do. It is supported by our vision, our mission and our values.

Published: 31 May, 2023

There are some very early signs of progress, however the scale of the challenge ahead is significant. We need to grasp the opportunities of the reforms and accelerate transformation towards the vision laid out in He Ara Oranga .”