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Published: 1 December, 2022

It is important that our understanding of the pandemic, and our planning for the future – both responding to crises and supporting wider wellbeing – recognises that older people are not one monolithic group.

Published: 4 July, 2024

In particular, it is important services are tailored to meet the needs and choices expressed by Māori because of the high proportion of the population that experiences mental distress." Te Hiringa Mahara tracks a wide range of measures and reports on these in the He Ara Āwhina dashboard.

Published: 25 July, 2023

It is through Jemaima's significant contribution over our first two years that we are in the strong position we are today.  A new member has been appointed to the board. Dr Barbara Disley is joining the board for a three-year term.

Published: 13 December, 2022

  “It is important that our understanding of the pandemic, and our planning for the future recognises that older people have a variety of different experiences, needs, and contributions.” View the report

Published: 5 May, 2023

Māori wellbeing is often referred to as being collective, and exercising rangatiratanga (self-determination, sovereignty, independence, autonomy) is a contributor to a range of positive wellbeing outcomes for iwi, hapū, and whanau.

Published: 31 March, 2026

“We must move away from coercive responses to mental distress and invest in approaches that are early, supportive, and, most importantly, grounded in dignity. “Māori and Pacific peoples should not continue to be unfairly disadvantaged in a system that is not working for them.

Published: 10 July, 2023

Practices that need to change now under the current Mental Health Act 1992: We want to see a reduction in the number of applications and outcomes granted for CCTOs, and a reduction in the rate of CCTO use. We want to see a reduction in the inequitable use of CCTOs for Māori and Pacific.

Published: December 2025

Annual engagement survey summary report As a Commission with a system leadership role we work hard to build and maintain genuine relationships with a range of people and communities throughout the country to create impact for people with lived experience of mental health and addiction.

Published: 30 November, 2022

“We are past the halfway point of the programme, and now is a good time to pause and reflect on whether the investment into community and primary care is paying the dividends identified in He Ara Oranga ,” says Te Hiringa Mahara Chair Hayden Wano.

Published: December 2025

Having a plan to grow the workforce and address workforce shortages, improve prevalence information, and create better data systems will provide a solid foundation for enabling system changes that are most effective in improving access and addressing gaps to mental health and addiction services.