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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 June, 2020

brave and bold shift in culture and new ways of working together.” Findings on four priority areas are: Establishing the Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission The Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission is being established, which sends the right signals and provides someone to guide the system. People

Published: June 2026

System performance monitoring report 2026 downloads Download or read a copy of the full report, summary and alternative formats. Report 2025 System performance monitoring report Our initial monitoring findings showed that while there were some early positive movements in some areas, for example

Published: January 2026

performance and championed approaches to achieving equity for Māori. Ella holds a Doctor of Philosophy in Developmental Psychology from Otago University which explored Māori adolescent identity development and the link to psychological wellbeing, and a Post Graduate Diploma (Science) which explored

Published: March 2024

kōwhiringa ratonga mā te Māori. Despite funding increases over the past five years, more needs to be done to achieve equitable funding in kaupapa Māori mental health and addiction services. This is to ensure that the support available meets the level of mental distress experienced by Māori within

Published: 14 February, 2023

challenges presented to the rural community by these issues, and with a higher rural population, rural issues disproportionately affect Māori. It is important to remember that life has not 'returned to normal' and the need for support has not gone away. “On a positive note, connectedness and belonging have

Published: 23 May, 2024

housing and better mental health Pacific communities and organisations are doing the mahi, but system support is needed Enabling communities to deliver on better wellbeing outcomes works Wrap around support to address wider wellbeing will achieve improved Pacific mental health outcomes By Pacific

Published: June 2024

disproportionate number of Māori individuals and whānau who are not doing well and are experiencing poor wellbeing across multiple dimensions Most marginalised groups looked at, such as young people, veterans, rainbow communities, Māori, Pacific peoples, former refugees and migrants, children in state care

Published: 14 May, 2026

where to target cross-government action and effort toward tangible improvements. In doing this work, it will help us prioritise our future assessments, reporting, recommendations and advocacy – and will help government agencies and other bodies to prioritise their own efforts. Read and download the

Published: 5 March, 2025

experience insights and representatives from Health NZ and Police. Te Hiringa Mahara facilitated the webinar, and shared findings from our acute options insights paper along with an introduction to work we are doing on monitoring crisis responses. Our speakers: Dr Leeanne Fisher, National Chief Mental