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Published: October 2023

unacknowledged and under-valued however it has been shown to improve hope, psychosocial outcomes and quality of life for tāngata whaiora. In recent years there has been a marginal increase in the size of the peer support workforce (an increase of 64 FTE or 18% between 2018 and 2022) but it still makes up only 3.4% of the wider mental health and addictions workforce. 

Published: November 2025

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Published: 4 November, 2025

ensure everyone in New Zealand can access the support they need at a time of crisis. There are around 100 people every day who access crisis mental health services.”  “Right now, some districts have a range of crisis services; while others have very limited options, especially after hours. In

Published: October 2025

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Published: August 2025

Learn more about who we are and what we do at Te Hiringa Mahara.

Published: 8 August, 2025

Te Hiringa Mahara has placed the key mental health and addiction findings from the NZ Health Survey 2023/2024 into one, easy to read summary.

Published: August 2025

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Published: 1 October, 2021

Inquiry into the Harm Young New Zealanders Encounter Online, July 2025 pdf, 1.9 MB Download 2024 submissions: Downloads Mental Health Bill submission, December 2024 pdf, 284 KB Download Treaty Principles Bill submission, December 2024 pdf, 332 KB Download Oversight of Oranga Tamariki System Legislation

Published: 4 July, 2024

The announcement of targets to address wait times and workforce pressures across the mental health and addiction system has been welcomed by Te Hiringa Mahara – Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission.

Published: 5 June, 2024

. Downloads Kaupapa Māori mental health and addiction service – investment and service use infographic pdf, 678 KB Download Kaupapa Māori mental health and addiction service – investment and service use infographic docx, 1.1 MB Download Reducing coercive practices infographic We advocate for changes