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Published: 27 January, 2022

This is the kind of targeted approach that is needed to ensure that people who experience mental distress and those who experience addictions, have equitable and timely access to the vaccination.

Published: 28 October, 2021

“It is pleasing to see the overall programme is on schedule and that the roll out of integrated primary mental health and addiction (IPMHA) services is proceeding as planned,” says Wano.

Published: 14 June, 2021

She acknowledges the enormity of the task ahead and is optimistic that the transformation that people and communities are looking for can be realised. “Overhauling the system is a long game. It is going to take time and collective effort.

Published: 8 April, 2026

  From 8 April to 18 May 2026, the Ministry of Health is consulting the public on the development of the Strategy, and we encourage wide input to that process. More information on the Strategy, including how to be involved, can be found on the Ministry of Health’s website .  

Published: 1 July, 2021

  People said it needed to: focus on equity and relevance for Māori, be relevant for specific and diverse populations, support a paradigm shift to wellbeing, be focused on strengths, and be relevant to all age groups.

Published: 22 September, 2021

The Commission will provide insights and advice on what works well and bring people together to make it happen. Whānau and communities want to see things moving forward – the need at a local level is now.

Published: 24 July, 2024

We must make sure enough is being done for those living with the aftermath.   The Commission says that people who experienced abuse need to be able to access ongoing and appropriate care and support.

Published: 17 May, 2023

“In the last year alone, 159 young people aged 12-17 years were admitted to adult mental health inpatient services – this is one quarter of young people who were admitted for inpatient mental health care. This is unacceptable. It needs to be zero.

Published: February 2026

Wellbeing assessment: People who interact with mental health and addiction services | June 2025 Our wellbeing assessment shows people who interact with mental health and addiction services face significantly greater barriers to wellbeing compared to those who don’t.

Published: 16 June, 2026

In practice, that means although access to services is improving overall, it is not improving fast enough for young people, who continue to face rising psychological distress and persistent gaps in age-appropriate support.