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Published: 16 June, 2022

lack of recognition of people's expertise to manage their own distress, and a lack of safe, accessible community-based options for acute care and crisis support. It is concerning that there is a persistently higher application of mental health law to Māori. For many people, the experience of compulsory

Published: January 2026

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Published: January 2026

Mahara to the Minister for Mental Health or other Ministers that may be of wider public interest. Releasing information in this way is part of our active commitment to promote good government, be accessible, open and transparent, and foster public trust and confidence in Te Hiringa Mahara and our work

Published: February 2026

, anywhere, and at any time. It provides clear pathways to culturally appropriate assessment, treatment, and social support, in line with people’s needs and preferences. There is an ongoing need to expand acute options to ensure acute mental health services are accessible, acceptable, and effective. This

Published: March 2024

tāngata whaiora and lived experience communities has shaped this framework and enables us to monitor what is most important to people who experience distress, substance harm or gambling harm. Our reports monitoring wellbeing for people in Aotearoa are accessible here The experiences of people with

Published: 11 June, 2025

lived and living experience Prioritises effective services for tāngata whaiora with highest need Provides effective primary prevention and early interventions Ensures accessible and effective services Upholds human rights-based practices Is supported by a workforce with the capability, competencies and

Published: 21 March, 2024

across the system.  “We need to step back and look at the system as a whole. We are asking what more can be done to provide a range of options when people are acutely distressed. We need to make sure support is readily accessible when people are first looking for help,” Ms Orsborn said.&nbsp

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: January 2026

Health (Compulsory Assessment and Treatment) Act 1992),  a lack of understanding about the expertise of people to manage their own distress, and  a lack of safe, accessible community-based options for acute care and crisis support.  Read our submission on the Mental Health Bill , which seeks

Published: November 2023

redacted. In most cases, this is information related to the requester, such as their personal or commercial information. If you would like an accessible, alternate format for any of the documents below, please contact us on kiaora@mhwc.govt.nz Page updated : 24 June 2025. Recent requests Updates to He Ara