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Published: 1 December, 2021

readily available. We established a Technical Advisory Network (TAN) to provide advice and expertise of methods, measures, data sources and data gaps. This group was active during 2022 and had a diverse membership that covered the broad scope of He Ara Āwhina, priority groups, and experience of both

Published: 29 August, 2023

distress and addiction. Following a co-design and consultation process, the Board of the Initial Commission adopted a suite of conceptual outcomes that describe both te ao Maori and shared wellbeing perspectives. How was the framework developed? The framework was informed by: What we heard in the co

Published: 10 July, 2023

This report looks at compulsory community treatment orders (CCTOs) made under section 29 of the Mental Health Act 1992. The focus is on amplifying voices of tāngata whaiora, whānau, and family. We heard that the clinical review and the court hearing processes involved in CCTOs can silence or

Published: 5 June, 2023

Te Hiringa Mahara has produced a series of short reports during 2022 and 2023 to add our collective understanding of the wellbeing impacts of the pandemic and to provide key insights on wellbeing areas or populations of focus. Pacific connectedness and wellbeing in the pandemic This report looks at

Published: 4 January, 2023

given prominence. The New Zealand Royal Honours system is unique to New Zealand with candidates nominated by the community, and lists approved by the King of New Zealand on the Prime Minister’s advice for “going beyond the normal requirements of duty or office.” In testament to the high regard in which Mr Wano and his mahi is held, a number of people wrote in support of the honour. New Year's Honours List 2023 Hayden Wano biography

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

Te Hiringa Mahara - Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission has produced eight short reports during 2022 and 2023 to add our collective understanding of the wellbeing impacts of the pandemic and to provide key insights on wellbeing areas or populations of focus.     Wellbeing impacts of

Published: December 2025

communities throughout the country to create impact for people with lived experience of mental health and addiction. This includes extensive engagement with mental health and addiction sector, iwi, kaupapa Māori providers, government, NGOs, government agencies, and lived experience communities.&nbsp

Published: 11 June, 2025

Our first system performance monitoring report presents an approach to monitoring the mental health and addiction system. This report provides a shared view of what a good mental health and addiction system looks like through six key system shifts. We present monitoring findings against the shifts

Published: 23 May, 2024

analysis of well-established and respected data sources used across government to inform policy-making.  And a qualitative aspect which provides case studies of initiatives that are succeeding in promoting Pacific Peoples’ mental health and wellbeing, which may act as a model for future work