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Published: 1 June, 2021

approved the advice to the Commission and the Minister of Health about identified data gaps and implementation. Read and download the data phase report Download Data phase report pdf, 788 KB Download

Published: February 2026

framework , which is used more broadly to monitor wellbeing. These partner frameworks are designed to work together. Read and download How the He Ara Oranga and He Ara Āwhina frameworks work together [PDF 2.3 MB] Two perspectives and the system aspirations There are two perspectives in He Ara Āwhina

Published: 1 October, 2020

and Pacific communities. People told us: Support starts and continues with people and communities, not services. The former Mental Health Commissioner’s framework was viewed as being too narrow but was something that could be refined and built upon. The voices of Māori and tāngata whaiora are crucial

Published: 5 June, 2024

; We hosted a webinar to walk people through key findings from this report alongside the data behind these findings. We also shared the changes we want to see happen.    The report shows that service access has increased in some parts of the system but decreased in others. The new Access

Published: 3 April, 2025

Analyst, Te Hiringa Mahara. The session was co-hosted by Maraea Johns, Kaitohu Hauora Māori | Director Māori Health; and Sonya Russell, Kaiwhakahaere Hauora Hinengaro, Waranga | Director Mental Health and Addiction Sector Leadership, Te Hiringa Mahara.  When: 12 - 1 pm, Wednesday 16 April 2025 You can download a copy of the presentation shared during the webinar. Download Access and choice at 5 years webinar presentation pdf, 4.1 MB Download

Published: 13 December, 2023

journey over the past year. You can find full details in our latest Annual Report [PDF, 642 KB] which was tabled in Parliament last week. We have previously shared our plans for 2023/24, see our 2023/24 Statement of Performance Expectations [PDF, 6.2MB] . If there is anything in our report or plans for

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: 5 June, 2024

. Hundreds of people shared their views and experiences. The thematic analysis and supporting quotes are included in this Voices report. We thank everyone who generously shared with us their experiences. Downloads Voices Report: Accompanying report to Kua Tīmata Te Haerenga pdf, 4.6 MB Download Voices report: Accompanying report to Kua Tīmata Te Haerenga docx, 8.7 MB Download

Published: 9 March, 2023

During the 2020 national lockdown, reports of family violence increased considerably, but the New Zealand Police and advocacy groups were concerned that this was still under-reported. Women, children, rangatahi Māori, disabled people and rainbow youth were particularly affected. This is according

Published: 1 October, 2020

Ara Āwhina was published 30 June 2022. Find more information about the He Ara Āwhina framework here . To learn more about the He Ara Āwhina Expert Advisory Group, download their Terms of Reference below: He Ara Āwhina Expert Advisory Group Terms of Reference [PDF, 246 KB] He Ara Āwhina