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Published: 27 January, 2022

Commission. January figures from the Ministry of Health indicate that mental health service users have full vaccination rates that are 9% lower than the general population, and rates amongst addiction service users are 19% lower than the general population. The figures for Māori are also concerning

Published: 5 November, 2025

was made at the inaugural Hauora Hinengaro: He ara tūroa conference that Te Hiringa Mahara is co-hosting with TheMHS in Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland. The additional funding will provide for a range of crisis support services. Funding an 40 additional frontline clinical staff for crisis assessment and

Published: 23 July, 2024

and portfolio management experience. Denise has led the design and development of two national suicide prevention programmes funded by the Ministry of Health: FLO: Pasifika for Life and LifeKeepers. Denise is a former member of the Suicide Prevention Mortality Review Committee; she currently Chairs

Published: 23 May, 2024

peoples.  This will require increased and concerted effort across all government agencies, and ongoing leadership from the Ministry for Pacific Peoples and Pacific leaders,” Cullen added. Despite these challenges, however, we also report that Pacific families are a continued source of wellbeing for

Published: 24 June, 2026

This roadmap is designed to help decision-makers focus effort and investment where it can make the greatest difference. Drawing on five years of monitoring and advocacy, the roadmap highlights key priorities for action. Adopting this is an important step toward a system that better meets people’s

Published: 5 December, 2024

Te Hiringa Mahara – Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission’s Annual Report for the year ended 30 June 2024 is now publicly available. The report summarises how we contributed to better and equitable mental health and wellbeing outcomes for all New Zealanders in the preceding 12 months. This

Published: 27 September, 2024

Wellbeing Strategy Group. He is involved in a variety of rural industry and community initiatives, including currently chairing Federated Farmers. Wayne farms with his family in Golden Bay.    At the next meeting of the Board in October, Wayne will be welcomed and begin his five-year term

Published: November 2025

As an independent crown entity partner of Te Tiriti o Waitangi, we have prioritised engaging with tāngata whenua whānau, hapū and iwi.  We will be supported by Ngā Ringa Raupā (comprising the Director Māori Health, Principal Advisor Māori Health and Māori kaimahi) to build our authentic

Published: January 2026

[PDF  294KB] Briefing on Wellbeing outcomes infographic - June 2025 [PDF  1.3MB] Briefing on System performance monitoring report - June 2025 [PDF  322KB] Briefing on Meeting with Minister Doocey - June 2025 [PDF 321KB] Briefing on Initial advice from MHWC on the MHW Strategy - May

Published: 5 July, 2022

intentionally taken time to get to know ourselves and develop our strategy since our establishment last year. This has helped us to reflect on the essence of who we are and what we stand for in our te Reo name.   “We are embarking on a challenging hikoi of transformation as we find our place in