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Published: January 2026

We commit to being an organisation grounded in Te Tiriti o Waitangi. We have made a strong commitment to achieving better and equitable mental health and wellbeing outcomes for Māori and whānau. This is front and centre of who we are and what we do.

Published: 25 February, 2026

“We’ve got to ensure young people know where to seek help and when they do, there is capacity and workforce available to respond in a way that works for them and their circumstances. This means help is available early, with a range of options and is responsive.

Published: February 2026

It is important to monitor this investment and to have transparency as to how the funds have been used to improve mental health and wellbeing.

Published: 8 June, 2023

   “Specifically, it focuses on connectedness, a core aspect of wellbeing for Pacific peoples, and how connectedness was both impacted by the pandemic and a key feature in the how Pacific community responses served to support families and helped mitigate the challenges,” says Te Hiringa Mahara

Published: 19 August, 2026

Harm reduction, however, is a relatively new focus area for the Commission, and our approach takes a broader view of the change we want to see at a system level to reduce harm for people..

Published: 23 July, 2024

There are significant challenges faced by Pacific peoples in Aotearoa to realise their wellbeing, and we highlight what Pacific people told us is important to supporting their mental health and wellbeing.

Published: 7 May, 2026

“As well as preparing for crises caused by climate change, it is vital that government shows strong action to limiting the impacts of climate change, if it is to support young people to have hope, and better mental health and wellbeing today,” says Ms Orsborn.

Published: 24 September, 2021

Hayden Wano says the Access and Choice Programme, funded through the mental health and addictions package, is critical to give people access to services and supports when we need them and for there to be a greater range of choice as to the type of support and service options available.

Published: 11 June, 2025

An important step is for the Government’s new Mental Health and Wellbeing Strategy to reflect this thinking.” “We can’t rely on small changes to improve outcomes for people – it will take commitment to changes across the board.

Published: 31 May, 2023

In addition, they continue to experience long waiting times to access specialist services. Our young people deserve better,” says Te Hiringa Mahara Board Chair Hayden Wano.