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Published: 11 May, 2023

to members of the community, on the largest scale seen in recent history. “This comprehensive pandemic response makes it clear that Māori absolutely know what to do in the face of crises. A wider challenge remains however around sustained support and resources to continue to deliver for their

Published: November 2023

View/download PDF: MHWC2024-003 - Algorithm Charter for Aotearoa / New Zealand OIA response [PDF, 139KB] Government department spending on public relations and communications support Date published: 20 June 2024 Response date:  2 May 2024 View/download PDF: MHWC2024-004 - Government department

Published: 22 March, 2022

wellbeing.  This also creates an opportunity to hear the voices of Māori and people with lived experience and provide a greater choice of supports.” To transform the system toward the vision of He Ara Oranga , the Commission in its role of kaitiaki (guardian) of mental health and wellbeing

Published: 2 February, 2022

wider wellbeing outcomes affecting the four dimensions of hauora; it could do more to uphold Te Tiriti o Waitangi and support greater wellbeing for Māori; and it should involve a wider range of views and people with lived experience in decision making,” he said. “In order to be central to

Published: February 2026

Download our factsheet providing supplementary information about the number of people accessing specialist mental health and addiction services, with data up to June 2024. Te Hiringa Mahara is releasing a package of products in April-June 2025 to monitor mental health and addiction services, and

Published: 30 April, 2026

adult services doesn’t meet the needs of young people.”  “Early intervention and secondary prevention are effective, scalable ways to support the mental health and wellbeing of young people, and reduce the need for more intensive services. The challenge now is making sure support is available for

Published: January 2026

  The mental health and wellbeing of rangatahi Māori and young people is one of the most important issues we can focus on today. More needs to be done to support rangatahi Māori and young peoples’ mental health and wellbeing. What are we advocating for? Rangatahi Māori and young people must

Published: March 2026

A think tank convened by Te Hiringa Mahara created space for ‘blue sky’ thinking about the future role primary and community care can play in supporting people with mental health and substance use needs. To share the outcome of the think tank workshop held in August 2025, we have published a short

Published: 24 September, 2021

Mostly on track, but more to do – Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission calls for greater focus to address barriers to accessing mental health support The Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission has welcomed the release of the Department of Prime Minster and Cabinet’s  Implementation Unit Mid

Published: 31 October, 2025

Today’s announcement of changes to the composition of the Board of Te Hiringa Mahara – Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission by Minister for Mental Health Matt Doocey have been welcomed. “The new appointments and other board changes are the beginning of the next chapter for Te Hiringa Mahara