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Published: 27 January, 2022

other service providers and churches, who have contributed to a huge turnaround in rates of vaccination for Māori and Pacific communities. This is the kind of targeted approach that is needed to ensure that people who experience mental distress and those who experience addictions, have equitable and timely access to the vaccination. “Only then, can we say that Aotearoa has done its best in ensuring that no one is being left behind,” says Wano. 

Published: 5 June, 2024

health and addiction workforce needs to be acknowledged. Working in a field that faces workforce shortages and high vacancies and involves managing more complex issues is not easy. But we have heard about the incredible work going on and staff turning up each day to do their best to support others

Published: 17 May, 2023

more youth-centric short-term respite services. “We ask the Government to undertake a thorough investigation of the practice of using adult mental health services for rangatahi Māori and young people. “Ultimately, we want rangatahi Māori and young people to have the best possible care, give them

Published: 24 July, 2024

that people who experienced abuse need to be able to access ongoing and appropriate care and support. We need to recognise that people have different responses to trauma and ensure access to culturally appropriate responses that best support their needs.  Though we cannot turn the clock back, we can

Published: 25 June, 2026

in the Commission’s ability to deliver on its remit.” “The experience that Barbara brings to Te Hiringa Mahara, spanning leadership and governance roles both nationally and internationally, will ensure the organisation continues to have a demonstrable impact. I wish her all the very best over coming

Published: January 2026

deliberation. The Future Excellence Horizon, linked below, provided an external perspective how we could best contribute to improved mental health and wellbeing outcomes.  Strategy on a page We are a kaitiaki of mental health and wellbeing. Our objective is to contribute to better and equitable

Published: June 2026

roadmap for a strong mental health system Support the mental health and wellbeing of young people We need to see: Improved access to mental health and addiction services for youth; MHA specialist services, youth Access and Choice services and acute community options. Online safety education rolled

Published: January 2026

with immediate priority. We will ensure you are treated with respect and in a professional manner. If you are not happy with the outcome of your complaint We will do our best to ensure you are satisfied with the outcome of your complaint investigation. However, if you are not happy with our

Published: 20 May, 2025

about them. At the same time, we need to prevent risk factors from creating vulnerabilities among our rangatahi and young people. This requires a focus on providing material wellbeing for families with young people, investing in the early years for the best start in life, and providing educational

Published: 18 February, 2025

2024, in line with the best practice of waiting 3 months or more from reference year end.  Download Access to specialist mental health and addiction services, 2023/24 factsheet pdf, 342 KB Download Related works Find all of our service monitoring products released in 2025.