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Published: 17 June, 2020

The Mental Health Commissioner has today released a report , providing insights about mental health and addiction services. Chair of the Initial Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission, Mr Hayden Wano, says that this report is timely and signals how Government can enhance the response to He Ara

Published: January 2026

in Aotearoa is addressed in a number reports.  See our wellbeing monitoring reports Notable reports include: Young people speak out about Wellbeing: An insights report into the Wellbeing of Rangatahi Māori and other Young People in Aotearoa Exercising rangatiratanga during the COVID-19 pandemic

Published: February 2026

. Increasing the range of acute options provides people with viable and welcome alternatives that allow them to stay safe and supported in their local community during acute mental health events. A high-quality acute continuum of mental health care can provide a safety net for anyone who needs it

Published: 14 June, 2021

clearly to those voices over the last 18 months, particularly people and whānau with lived experience of mental distress and addiction. Through the reporting of the Initial Commission, she advocated strongly for the community’s call for system transformation to be prioritised and advanced by Government

Published: January 2024

Lived Experience Learn about our commitment to being an advocate for communities with lived experience of mental distress and addiction. Advocacy Learn about our advocacy work. Mental Health and Addiction System Learn about how we independently monitor, assess, report and share findings on mental

Published: January 2026

.  Our new name embraces our role as kaitiaki of mental health and wellbeing and is an expression of the commitment to being an organisation grounded in Te Tiriti o Waitangi. Te Hiringa Mahara is inclusive of all people, Tangata Whenua and Tangata Tiriti. It is enduring and presents a challenge

Published: 9 March, 2023

Executive Karen Orsborn. More than 20% of young people felt unsafe in their bubble at least some of the time. Young people identifying as rainbow, Māori, Pacific or having a disability were even more likely to report feeling unsafe within their bubbles.   “In addition, while the digital divide

Published: 11 June, 2025

representation of Māori accessing specialist services overall”. “There have been gains, with significant improvements to access for people seeking mental health and addiction support through a GP or other primary care services, however we are very concerned about the continued downward trend in the number

Published: 25 February, 2026

of options and is responsive. “We have been told by young people about the challenges they face gaining access to support.  Not being able to access services can have devastating consequences for them and their whānau. Ensuring support is available when it’s most needed can reduce the lifelong

Published: 19 April, 2024

addiction outcomes. The strategy can provide clear direction and a framework for the development of a holistic and transformative approach. We recommend that the scope needs to be expanded to include wellbeing. It is only doing that we will meet the collective interests of people who experience mental