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Published: 19 April, 2024

addiction outcomes. The strategy can provide clear direction and a framework for the development of a holistic and transformative approach. We recommend that the scope needs to be expanded to include wellbeing. It is only doing that we will meet the collective interests of people who experience mental

Published: 16 February, 2024

get support with mental health issues in a timely and appropriate way. These recommendations provide further impetus for change,” said Karen Orsborn, Chief Executive of Te Hiringa Mahara | Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission.   “While many reports and recommendations have come before this

Published: 27 June, 2023

disparities faced by Māori in mental health outcomes, and calls for the need for change to address these inequities.The tangata whaiora Māori who contributed to the report emphasised the funding disparity.  “Approximately 30 per cent of Māori will experience mental distress to the level categorised as

Published: 18 August, 2022

 approaches, giving NGOs, iwi, and other organisations the freedom to support their communities in the way that works best for them. Having access to the right kinds of support that work for different populations will be important to maintaining and improving wellbeing. Beyond improving access

Published: 25 February, 2026

We’ve put the key mental health and addiction findings from the NZ Health Survey 2024/2025 into an easy-to-read summary.

Published: 10 December, 2020

1994 to the Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission when it was established on 9 February 2021. Feedback was sought on three foundational questions to help the Initial Commission shape expectations for, and the approach to, the He Ara Āwhina service-level monitoring framework. The closing date for

Published: 8 April, 2026

improve mental health and wellbeing; and take a coordinated approach to bring together government strategies and plans that address mental health.  Our June 2025 advice responded to an earlier draft of the Strategy. The Strategy has been updated since then, but the themes of that advice are

Published: January 2026

He Ara Oranga wellbeing outcomes framework He Ara Oranga wellbeing outcomes framework shows how wellbeing will be achieved from both a te ao Māori perspective and a shared perspective, which also applies to Māori. Wellbeing reports Achieving equity of Pacific mental health and wellbeing outcomes

Published: January 2026

, including any new mental health and addictions investment prioritising Kaupapa Māori services.  Improved commissioning models that recognise mana motuhake and tino rangatiratanga and enable Māori providers to design, develop and deliver services appropriate to their communities. &nbsp

Published: 2 September, 2025

Watch a recording of Te Hiringa Mahara's webinar exploring effective crisis response models.