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Published: 10 December, 2020

The consultation phase to provide feedback on the development of a framework to monitor mental health services and addiction services is now closed. The Initial Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission provided people with an opportunity to have their say on the He Ara Āwhina service-level monitoring

Published: April 2026

play in supporting people with mental health and s 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. How we assess and monitor the system Our He Ara Āwhina (Pathways to

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

We currently have two Lived Experience Advisors whose job is to support connections with tāngata whaiora and lived experience communities and provide advice on all of the work of Te Hiringa Mahara.  Saskia Ymker Saskia Ymker (she/her) is Kaitohu Mātāmua Wheako Ora | Principal Advisor Lived

Published: 3 April, 2025

provides an overview of the implementation of Access and Choice,  primary mental health care programme.  The report finds that the Access and Choice programme has increased the access to and choice in services for people with mild to moderate mental health and addiction needs. This has

Published: 22 March, 2022

public health system, including: Primary mental health services and addiction services that are provided within a general practice including general practitioner (GP) or nurse consultations, psychological interventions, cognitive behavioural therapy, medication reviews, counselling, other psychosocial

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: 15 April, 2026

-term vision, we want to see targeted, measurable actions to deliver meaningful change.   “Te Hiringa Mahara is calling for the inclusion of specific effort directed to improving outcomes for populations with the highest need through effective, accessible solutions that are designed both with

Published: 4 November, 2025

Crisis responses are a critical part of an effective mental health system, and we are calling for a nationally cohesive approach to crisis responses to be developed by June 2027. In Aotearoa New Zealand, we have a collection of services with components that are working well. Elements of a good

Published: 22 March, 2023

crises.  It will also provide a safety net for some of our most vulnerable.  “To help impacted communities during and beyond the recovery, we call on the government to continue to work with iwi and community organisations; to prioritise investment in re-building social