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Published: 5 July, 2022

health and wellbeing outcomes for Māori and whānau. This is front and centre of who we are and our work,” Mr Wano said.  “Te Hiringa Mahara is inclusive of all peoples, tangata whenua and tangata Tiriti. It is also enduring and presents a challenge for us to live up to.  “We have

Published: January 2024

whaiora and lived experience communities and provide advice across Te Hiringa Mahara. Our relationships We are growing our connections with lived experience networks, organisations and people, and are grateful for the contributions. Find out more about getting involved. Advancing lived experience

Published: February 2024

Here are more details about why we want to hear from a wide cross section of people, how the information we collect will be used, and answers to other frequently asked questions.  If you have any other questions or have issues with the online form, you can email us at kiaora@mhwc.govt.nz

Published: 30 April, 2026

Te Hiringa Mahara is calling for greater investment in early intervention and secondary prevention for young people experiencing distress. New evidence shows timely, lower-cost support can stop distress escalating, lift wellbeing and ease pressure on an overstretched system.  The 2024/25 New

Published: January 2026

Wano, Chair of the Te Hiringa Mahara Board; Dean Rangihuna, He Ara Oranga Mental Health and Addiction Inquiry Panel member; and former Mental Health Commissioner Kevin Allan spoke at the event. Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission launch, April 2021 Te Hiringa Mahara brand launch event 2022 Te

Published: January 2026

Tools to create system change Find out how we use one of our key functions to advocate for improvements across the system. Our submissions You can find copies of our submission documents available for download here. Put an end to CCTOs Learn about how we are advocating for change from a coercive to

Published: January 2026

For any questions or feedback about Te Hiringa Mahara - Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission, you can contact us at kiaora@mhwc.govt.nz . Our postal address is: Te Hiringa Mahara, DX Box SP22502, Wellington. For media queries, contact  media@mhwc.govt.nz  or call 021 613 723. For

Published: 3 April, 2025

provides an overview of the implementation of Access and Choice,  primary mental health care programme.  The report finds that the Access and Choice programme has increased the access to and choice in services for people with mild to moderate mental health and addiction needs. This has

Published: 29 May, 2025

is the wait time for people seeking support. For those seeking support from a specialist addiction service, the wait is getting longer.”  “There is a strong case for increased investment in addiction services,” Sonya Russell said.  “We are concerned there is not sufficient capacity within

Published: 22 March, 2022

interventions and group therapy. Specialist mental health services and addiction services for people experiencing moderate to severe mental illness or psychological distress. This includes acute inpatient services, community-based services, talking therapies, and forensic services. The report shows