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Published: 10 October, 2022

If we are to improve wellbeing for all, we need to understand these experiences, and ensure everyone is supported to flourish.

Published: November 2025

Action is needed to support wellbeing and realise the potential and ambitions of Pacific communities, with a particular focus on: supporting Pacific families to achieve their goals; accessing education and employment as pathways to future wellbeing; and addressing barriers to housing and income, which

Published: 17 May, 2023

“Ultimately, we want rangatahi Māori and young people to have the best possible care, give them hope for their future, and to avoid any potential harm that may occur when admitted to adult services.

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: 3 April, 2025

The impact of reaching people early is a huge net positive for Aotearoa; not just for those who need it, but for our health system, our workforce, and for New Zealand as a whole,” Ms Orsborn said. The programme has improved access to primary mental health care.

Published: August 2026

  This work contributes to our 2025-2029 strategic priority to advance mental health and wellbeing outcomes for people with lived experience of mental distress and addiction and strategic outcome to reduce harm from alcohol and other substance use.

Published: 23 May, 2024

Giving resources to Pacific community organisations is one solution to addressing the gap between mental health and wellbeing outcomes for Pacific peoples in comparison to the rest of Aotearoa.

Published: 24 March, 2025

The Government has a strong interest in improving crisis responses and has initiated sector developments to support this improvement.

Published: 22 September, 2021

"We believe in a future where mental wellbeing is attainable for everyone and support the call from Mā te rongo ake to take a whole-systems approach to transformation.

Published: 13 December, 2023

If there is anything in our report or plans for the year ahead you’d like to discuss, please don’t hesitate to get in touch. We will continue to call for change to happen a lot faster to ensure the mental health and addiction system meets the needs of tangata whaiora and whānau.