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Published: January 2026

have a seat at decision-making tables. Expand access to youth mental health and addiction services in all localities.  Eliminate admissions of rangatahi Māori and young people to adult in-patient mental health services.   Invest in youth specific acute options for rangatahi Māori and young people

Published: January 2026

Wano, Chair of the Te Hiringa Mahara Board; Dean Rangihuna, He Ara Oranga Mental Health and Addiction Inquiry Panel member; and former Mental Health Commissioner Kevin Allan spoke at the event. Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission launch, April 2021 Te Hiringa Mahara brand launch event 2022 Te

Published: January 2026

alone. There are many ways that you can support our advocacy: Sign up for updates from us to learn more about what we are doing Have your say when we monitor mental health and addiction services Attend our webinars Invite us to meet with you or speak at upcoming events by emailing kiaora@mhwc.govt.nz

Published: August 2025

Hauora | the Ministry of Health. Although I have an academic background in public health, I am primarily here at Te Hiringa Mahara because of my lived experience, particularly as a wahine Māori. Some of the things that are important to me are hauora Māori, Te Tiriti o Waitangi, rongoā Māori, maternal

Published: 29 May, 2025

/24, around 45,000 people accessed addiction treatment services, 5,000 fewer than five years earlier. Referrals have also dropped, down 14.6% in 2023/24 compared with the peak in 2020/21. And the percentage of declined referrals has almost doubled over the last five years from 4.7% of total referrals

Published: 16 August, 2023

We extend warm congratulations to board member Taimi Allan who has been appointed as Mental Health Commissioner of South Australia.   The SA Commissioner plays a significant leadership role working to strengthen the mental wellbeing of South Australians. This is a role that Taimi is very

Published: 27 June, 2023

2024, is allocated to Kaupapa Māori services and Māori providers. This is a positive step forward,” Mr Wano said.  “It is about more than just funding. These services also need to be empowered to design and deliver services tailored to their communities. In support of this, we advocate for the

Published: 13 December, 2023

annual report available for download.    A big emphasis in the last year has been on solidifying our monitoring approach and laying the foundation for our advocacy. We published Te Huringa Tuarua, a detailed report on services, along with four insights papers exploring youth services

Published: December 2025

Asessment of progress report downloads Read our assessment of recommendations made in the Kua Tīmata Te Haerenga | The Journey Has Begun service monitoring report. December 2025. As an Independent Crown Entity, Te Hiringa Mahara - Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission uses a variety of tools to

Published: November 2025

along with engagement with Pacific communities.   Pacific community leaders told us that the ‘Pacific dream’ is about thriving Pacific families in Aotearoa. However, it is clear from our assessment of the data and experience of Pacific people we spoke to, both for migrants and generations