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Published: 1 June, 2021

Once the He Ara Oranga wellbeing outcomes framework was drafted, the next step was to find what data were available to measure and monitor the performance of the mental health and wellbeing system. In the data phase, the Initial Commission looked at how they could use information collected from

Published: November 2023

historical data or the staff numbers, to publish employees pay gaps based on these groups (women, Māori, Pacific or ethnic). Instead, we are using the data we do have and employee engagement, to develop our first Kia Toipoto Action Plan. Read and download our Kia Toipoto Action Plan Kia Toipoto Action Plan 2023 - 2024 [PDF, 1.2 MB] Kia Toipoto Action Plan 2023 - 2024 [DOCX, 112 KB]

Published: 3 April, 2025

people seeking help with mild to moderate mental health and addiction needs. The report provides: findings on what was delivered impact on people and the mental health and addiction landscape recommendations for the programme to achieve its objectives Selected key findings from the report on the use of

Published: April 2026

the software. If you have any trouble accessing this, please get in touch.  Planned improvements As part of our commitment to ongoing improvement, in the 2026/27 year, we will be significantly upgrading the dashboard to improve its usefulness and ease of navigation. We are also developing a new

Published: February 2026

focusing on our legislated priority groups. The purpose of this summary is to provide a synthesis of key mental health and substance use findings from the NZ Health Survey. We want to maximise available evidence to drive improved decision making. Our aim is for this information to be used for

Published: 29 June, 2023

; The peer support approach and values are critical to transforming models of care and addressing wider workforce shortages. There is huge potential for further development of the Māori lived experience workforce, who bring a Te Ao Māori perspective, which incorporates mātauranga Māori, tikanga, and

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: 24 June, 2026

This roadmap is designed to help decision-makers focus effort and investment where it can make the greatest difference. Drawing on five years of monitoring and advocacy, the roadmap highlights key priorities for action. Adopting this is an important step toward a system that better meets people’s

Published: December 2025

Asessment of progress report downloads Read our assessment of recommendations made in the Kua Tīmata Te Haerenga | The Journey Has Begun service monitoring report. December 2025. As an Independent Crown Entity, Te Hiringa Mahara - Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission uses a variety of tools to

Published: 30 April, 2026

outcomes,” says Dr Ella Cullen, Te Hiringa Mahara Director of Wellbeing System Leadership and Insights.  “That’s why today we’re releasing an evidence brief on what works to support young people experiencing early signs of distress.”  “The review shows young people need a range of support