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Published: 15 December, 2025

The Assessment of progress report released recently summarises the information provided by Health NZ and government agencies and includes commentary from Te Hiringa Mahara on the progress made so far. This report shows that three recommendations from Kua Tīmata Te Haerenga have been completed.

Published: 19 August, 2026

As part of our 2025–26 work programme, we commissioned a substantive Literature review along with an Evidence brief on “what works” to reduce alcohol and other drug harm..

Published: November 2025

  As part of its mahi to support the Crown in its Treaty obligations, Te Arawhiti created Whāinga Amorangi to help public service agencies to meet their new responsibility under the Public Service Act 2020 and to lift and maintain the capability of their people to engage with Māori.

Published: 24 September, 2021

  “Inpatient facilities are only part of the equation. As a nation, we need to keep having the wider conversation about what it’s really going to take to meet people’s wellbeing needs. That means having a greater focus on prevention and early intervention.

Published: January 2026

Whāinga Tāhuhu | Our Vision: Tū tangata mauri ora | Thriving together Whakatakanga | Our Mission: E hautū i ngā putanga pai ake mō te hauora ā-hinengaro, mō te waranga, mō te oranga hoki | Lead improved mental health, addiction and wellbeing outcomes Ngā Uaratanga / Our values: Tūhonotanga - we are inclusive

Published: 14 June, 2021

  “With her broad experience and deep understanding of how the health system works, Karen will bring fresh eyes to this part of the sector.

Published: 8 December, 2021

However, some communities experience far worse wellbeing outcomes.

Published: 5 June, 2024

“If you can’t get help in one part of the system you’ll invariably turn elsewhere. For instance, emergency responses continue to see increasing mental health related calls.” “We have got to do more to ensure everyone requiring a higher level of care gets the support they need.

Published: June 2026

While progress has been made, it has not gone far enough, especially for young people and Māori. This roadmap sets out where faster, more focused action is needed to build a system that better meets people’s needs.

Published: April 2026

Investment has increased, with a 49 per cent increase in annual expenditure over the last five years.