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Published: 27 October, 2022

We support the call for appropriate funding of health services with a focus on efficiency and equity and would add that access to a relevant range of mental health and addiction treatment options is also needed.

Published: 3 April, 2025

  When: 12 - 1 pm, Wednesday 16 April 2025 You can download a copy of the presentation shared during the webinar.

Published: 8 June, 2023

  “Pacific people have shown that they know how to support their communities - we can support greater wellbeing by listening to Pacific peoples, involving them in decision-making, and trusting and resourcing them to support each other and their communities.”  

Published: 15 December, 2025

She has created six stunning visual stories that cover each of sessions during the day.   These illustrations are being shared under a Creative Commons licence 4.0.

Published: 28 August, 2024

It describes each initiative in terms of what it set out to achieve and its status as of 30 June 2023. The report also includes key mental health and addiction initiatives from Budget 2020 to Budget 2022.

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: 5 June, 2024

  Kaupapa Māori mental health and addiction services infographic A key part of our legislated role is to monitor mental health and addiction services and we are committed to being grounded by our Te Tauāki ki Te Tiriti o Waitangi | Te Tiriti o Waitangi position statement .

Published: 23 October, 2024

It is well known that the type of care someone experiences while in distress has a big impact on their recovery. People respond in very different ways and what works for one person, will not necessarily work for another.

Published: February 2024

These ask about: the most recent time people have accessed a service a time that people have tried but have been unable to access a service a time that people have considered accessing a service but decided not to. There are two sets of questions in the whānau, family, and supporters’ online form.

Published: April 2026

How we assess and monitor the system Our He Ara Āwhina (Pathways to Support) is a framework that describes what an ideal mental health and addiction system looks like. We use He Ara Āwhina to assess how our mental health and addiction system is delivering for people and communities.