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Published: 4 September, 2023

peoples’ mental health and wellbeing. The four focus areas for success in the report covers cross government action, strengthening the service delivery system, building an evidence base and youth voice. “Calling for the voices of young people to be heard in service policy and delivery echo what we

Published: 14 June, 2021

and significance of He Ara Oranga, the Government Inquiry into mental health and addiction, will enable the Commission to move forward with a sense of urgency,” he says. He Ara Oranga set out an ambitious vision for wellbeing in Aotearoa. The Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission is charged with

Published: February 2024

no identifiable information in the report. Also, at the end of the online form there is space for people to add their email address. This is for people who are interested in follow-up work for this project, contributing to any other Te Hiringa Mahara project, or going into the draw for the four

Published: May 2026

wellbeing for people who interact with mental health and addiction services. Published June 2025. Infographics We have a unique role to monitor wellbeing outcomes for people in Aotearoa New Zealand and show cross-government contribution to improving mental health and wellbeing at a population level

Published: January 2026

Wellbeing System Leadership and Insights Dr Ella Cullen is the Director Wellbeing System Leadership and Insights, with a focus on cross-government system leadership, monitoring, and advocacy to address determinants of improved individual and whānau mental health and wellbeing outcomes. Ella will lead

Published: April 2026

services, along with increased pressure on specialist services due to workforce challenges.  The report calls for urgent action by Government and health agencies to accelerate improvement in a range of critical areas. The report makes five recommendations: Health NZ develops a mental health and

Published: January 2026

, Polish and Irish whakapapa. His villages are Salelesi, Satuiatua, Lepa, Aufaga and Fagaloa. He is a wellbeing governance professional and advisor. He brings frontline youth and advocacy experience to his role through a range of health, leadership, community and young people’s networks. At 14

Published: 30 June, 2022

promotion programmes, and / or services. Some examples of supports include, mental health promotion campaigns, therapy sessions, Mirimiri, rongoā, physical health checks, and a safe or restful place to stay when needed. Non-biomedical support Non-biomedical support is social, practical, emotional or

Published: 18 August, 2022

. Non-government organisations (NGOs), particularly kaupapa Māori and peer-support services, stepped up and provided increased support and outreach during lockdowns. These organisations were supported by the Government through faster access to funding and allowing services to act outside the confines

Published: 31 March, 2026

times, more likely to be placed in seclusion (solitary confinement) than non-Māori and non-Pacific peoples, which remains a stark indicator of entrenched inequities within the system. “Today’s report provides an unprecedented level of detail, and clearly shows Māori continue to be