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Published: 15 December, 2025

When people gathered at the Hauora hinengaro: He ara tūroa conference in Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland in early November, it was a first for more than one reason. The day-long event was the first-time people from across the mental health and addiction sector have met to look at how crisis responses are

Published: 14 June, 2021

providing oversight of the nation’s mental health and wellbeing system, holding the Government of the day and other decision makers to account for the health and wellbeing of all people in Aotearoa New Zealand. “Karen has a strong discipline of bringing community voices to the fore. She listened

Published: 12 September, 2023

ahead of time to  kiaora@mhwc.govt.nz  or post them in the webinar chat on the day. If you require a New Zealand Sign Language interpreter for the webinars or other support to participate, please let us know when you register.

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: August 2025

from the government of the day. An Initial Commission was set-up in November 2019 to start on high priority projects and begin setting up the new organisation.  The Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission Act 2020 was passed in June 2020, and we began to fulfil our new legislative functions in

Published: January 2026

Incoming Ministers below Briefing to the incoming Minister of Health - Feb 2025 [491KB] Briefing to the incoming Minister of Youth - Feb 2025 [487KB] November 2023  Following the 2023 general election, Te Hiringa Mahara provided the following briefing to the incoming Minister of Health and

Published: June 2026

more responsive, more equitable, and more effective. Most importantly, they would improve people’s day-to-day lives by making support easier to reach, ensuring services respond to people in ways that make sense to them, and ensuring people and whānau are treated with dignity when they need help. Our

Published: April 2026

us on 021 431 658. Me pēhea te tuku tono - How to apply To apply for a role, click on the position you are interested in, then download the position description and application form. Please email your completed application form with your resume and cover letter to hr@mhwc.govt.nz . You will receive an acknowledgement email within one business day so please contact us if you have not heard back. Current vacancies No current vacancies. 

Published: 5 June, 2024

health and addiction workforce needs to be acknowledged. Working in a field that faces workforce shortages and high vacancies and involves managing more complex issues is not easy. But we have heard about the incredible work going on and staff turning up each day to do their best to support others

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