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Published: January 2026

In 2018, government commissioned an independent inquiry into mental health and addiction in Aotearoa New Zealand. The inquiry brought together thousands of voices to paint a picture of the mental health and addictions landscape, giving life to He Ara Oranga: Report of the Government Inquiry into

Published: 12 May, 2023

Feedback has been very positive in the media from the Ministry of Health and Te Aka Whai Ora on our latest report into wellbeing during COVID-19.  Our latest report shows Māori-led initiatives played a key role in protecting the health and wellbeing of communities, supporting connection with

Published: February 2026

peer support and lived experience workforce in enabling recovery, improving hope and in transforming the landscape of mental health and addiction services. The potential of this workforce is yet to be fully realised.  Key findings in the paper include: The peer support approach and its values are

Published: 2 September, 2024

Māturuturu ana ngā roimata, ngā mihi aroha hoki mo Kiingi Tūheitia Potatau Te Wherowhero VII. Ngā manaakitanga ki ōna whānau, ōna iwi o Tainui waka, otirā ngā iwi o te motu me te ao whānui. Nōna te reo karanga ki ngā iwi katoa, ko te Kotahitanga te huarahi mo tātau. Ko te Kotahitanga tōna

Published: February 2026

present our first mental health and addiction system performance monitoring report.   The report identifies six key system shifts that, taken together, will transform the mental health and addiction system to achieve improved mental health and wellbeing outcomes and realise the vision set out in He

Published: January 2026

Huringa Tuarua: Kaupapa Māori services report (June 2023)  Beyond the reports that we publish, we also advocate for improvement via submissions and other advocacy

Published: February 2026

system performance monitoring report | June 2025 This report provides a shared view of what a good mental health and addiction system looks like, offering six key system shifts to drive real change and deliver better outcomes. He Ara Āwhina dashboard update | June 2025 This dashboard pulls together data

Published: 27 September, 2024

Wellbeing Strategy Group. He is involved in a variety of rural industry and community initiatives, including currently chairing Federated Farmers. Wayne farms with his family in Golden Bay.    At the next meeting of the Board in October, Wayne will be welcomed and begin his five-year term

Published: 31 July, 2023

. Jessica Stubbing, Research Fellow and Clinical Psychologist, Koi Tū: The Centre for Informed Futures, discusses the importance of youth voice for improving our understanding of young people’s wellbeing. Ta’ase Vaoga (Sāmoa, Ngāpuhi, Te Ātihaunui-a-Pāpārangi), Rangatahi Insights Lead, Te Rourou, One

Published: February 2026

. Increasing the range of acute options provides people with viable and welcome alternatives that allow them to stay safe and supported in their local community during acute mental health events. A high-quality acute continuum of mental health care can provide a safety net for anyone who needs it