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Published: 5 June, 2024

There remains much more to do to ensure that those needing a higher level of care get the support they need,” says Karen Orsborn, chief executive of Te Hiringa Mahara. “It is a real step forward that a significant number of people are getting early access to help.

Published: November 2023

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Published: January 2026

Young people want their online world to be safe and supportive, and platforms to be responsible for regulating and monitoring harmful material on social media Connection to whānau and culture develops cultural resilience, which is integral to wellbeing and needs to be supported and fostered.

Published: 4 July, 2024

“In our briefing to incoming Ministers we made a strong case for mental health and addiction targets to be developed, so it is good to see the announcement of these five targets.”

Published: 24 March, 2025

It is timely to come together to discover where system improvement has already occurred, what is currently underway, and how we can work together to be a part of a better collective crisis response.

Published: 2 October, 2025

  Separate to this work, the Commission is considering how it can best contribute to monitoring of the Suicide Prevention Action Plan, alongside the Ministry of Health. We expect to confirm our respective roles by the end of 2025.   

Published: April 2026

A requirement of this role is to actively support and promote our diversity and inclusion principles.  We’re proud to be Rainbow Tick certified, recognising our commitment to creating a safe, inclusive, and welcoming workplace for LGBTTQIA+ people.

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: 29 June, 2023

   “There has been significant investment across the mental health and addiction system in recent years and it is positive to see the additional peer support roles.

Published: 20 May, 2022

  "Overall, it is encouraging to see the Government continuing to follow through on the outcomes of the He Ara Oranga report and honouring its commitment to better services and support for mental wellbeing."