Search

Published: 10 December, 2020

1994 to the Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission when it was established on 9 February 2021. Feedback was sought on three foundational questions to help the Initial Commission shape expectations for, and the approach to, the He Ara Āwhina service-level monitoring framework. The closing date for

Published: January 2024

] Meeting 32 - 15 June [PDF, 169 KB] Meeting 30 - 27 April [PDF, 184 KB] Meeting 29 - 23 March [PDF, 169 KB] Meeting 28 - 16 February [PDF, 171 KB] 2022 meeting summaries Meeting 25 - 9 Nov [PDF, 63 KB] Meeting 24 - 20 Oct [PDF, 94 KB] Meeting 23 - 15 Sept [PDF, 123 KB] Meeting 22 - 17

Published: June 2026

developed the Statement of Intent after our establishment on 9 February 2021. The SOI was finalised on 9 June 2021. The Statement explains our work, strategic objectives, and ways of working. As the first SOI, it gives details of how we were established. Statement of Intent 2020 - 2024 [PDF 5.17MB

Published: 8 December, 2021

and created with people with lived experience of poor wellbeing. It reflects what people say matters to them. Read a short summary of the Te Rau Tira (Wellbeing outcomes report)  Downloads Te Rau Tira Wellbeing Outcomes Report pdf, 9 MB Download Te Rau Tira Wellbeing Outcomes Report docx, 4.2

Published: January 2026

Minister dated May 2023 [PDF, 417 KB] Report to Minister dated 30 March 2023 [PDF, 331 KB] Report to Minister dated 22 March 2023 [PDF, 168 KB] Report to Minister dated 13 March 2023 [PDF, 438 KB] Report to Minister dated 9 March 2023 [PDF, 242 KB] Report to Minister dated 22 February 2023 [PDF, 178 KB

Published: January 2026

Launching the new commission On Wednesday, 14 April 2021, Te Hiringa Mahara -- Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission held an event to acknowledge the establishment of Te Hiringa Mahara, which officially opened its doors on Wednesday, 9 February 2021. Hon Andrew Little, Minister of Health; Hayden

Published: 27 January, 2022

As New Zealand faces community transmission of the Omicron variant, too many people who experience mental distress or addictions remain unvaccinated. The total New Zealand vaccination rates are now very high, with over one million people boosted and 93% of the eligible population double vaccinated

Published: September 2023

. SPARX.org.nz : online e-therapy tool provided by the University of Auckland that helps young people learn skills to deal with feeling down, depressed or stressed. Kidsline : free phone 0800 543 754. Talk to a trained Kidsline buddy from 4pm-9pm weekdays. What's Up  (for 5 to 18-year olds): free phone

Published: 8 December, 2021

Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission report highlights need to listen to and work alongside people with highest need and those disproportionately experiencing inequity Te Rau Tira Wellbeing Outcomes Report 2021 [PDF, 9 MB]  found that most communities in Aotearoa New Zealand tend to

Published: 30 April, 2026

approach is informed by Maggie's 9 years as a community Youth Worker. Abdulla Shiblaq, Yes Disability As a community driven individual I have experience in the counselling space, analysing situations and supporting young people integrate to the community. I strive to support young disabled people to