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Published: 4 November, 2025

Crisis responses are a critical part of an effective mental health system, and we are calling for a nationally cohesive approach to crisis responses to be developed by June 2027. In Aotearoa New Zealand, we have a collection of services with components that are working well.

Published: 5 June, 2024

The new Access and Choice programme in primary care has increased access and expanded options for people with mild to moderate mental health and addiction needs. However, access to specialist services has decreased, with people reporting challenges accessing these services.

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: 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: May 2026

Link to the interactive model The interactive model is available for use by anyone with an interest in modelling client pathways from various entry points to completion. To protect privacy, results for small population groups are not shown.

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: 17 June, 2020

“He Ara Oranga called upon leaders to transform the mental health and addiction sector so that we’re supporting a wellbeing system – one that responds to peoples’ unique needs, no matter who they are or where they live,” says Mr Wano.

Published: April 2026

the need for change to address these inequities.

Published: 20 April, 2026

“While some changes don’t need to wait for the law to pass, the updated law will set a new standard for care. Delays are putting the intended commencement date, currently set for July 2027, at risk.

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.