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Published: 30 April, 2026

Te Hiringa Mahara commissioned an Effectiveness review of approaches for young people experiencing early signs of distress to provide an evidence base for people developing, funding and advocating for services and supports. Supplementing this detailed review is a shorter Evidence brief.

Published: April 2026

We independently monitor, assess, report and share findings on mental health and addiction services and approaches that support people's mental health and wellbeing in Aotearoa.

Published: April 2026

Data about mental health and addiction services in Aotearoa New Zealand

Updated: 16 April 2026.

Published: January 2026

No summary available

Published: August 2025

Learn about our commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and meaningful relationships and engagements for advancing Māori mental health and wellbeing in Aotearoa.

Published: 28 October, 2021

The Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission (the Commission) has today released its independent report into the progress of the Access and Choice Programme being developed and implemented under the leadership of the Ministry of Health.

Published: 5 July, 2022

The Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission has a new name – Te Hiringa Mahara. 

Published: 17 September, 2021

The Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission (the Commission) appeared in front of the Justice Select Committee yesterday to speak to its written submission on the Conversion Practices Prohibition Legislation Bill (the Bill).

Published: 1 May, 2023

March 2023 - Our fourth report in the COVID-19 insights series shows that the pandemic and lockdowns led to an increase in reports of violence and harm in the home, with some groups particularly impacted.

Published: 16 August, 2023

We extend warm congratulations to board member Taimi Allan who has been appointed as Mental Health Commissioner of South Australia.