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Published: October 2023

Health Commissioner the Initial Commission commenced the development of the He Ara Āwhina pathways to support framework. The Initial Commission supported establishment of the permanent Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission. The Initial Commission Board L to R: Dr Julie Wharewera-Mika, Kevin Hague

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: March 2024

;  In June 2023 we surveyed a group of key stakeholders inclusive of Māori, tāngata whaiora (people seeking wellness), whānau, family, supporters, and priority populations, to get feedback on how effectively we engage, and how we can improve.  Te Hiringa Mahara annual engagement survey summary report 2023 [PDF, 290 KB] Te Hiringa Mahara annual engagement survey summary report 2023 [DOCX, 340 KB]  

Published: 11 June, 2025

lived and living experience Prioritises effective services for tāngata whaiora with highest need Provides effective primary prevention and early interventions Ensures accessible and effective services Upholds human rights-based practices Is supported by a workforce with the capability, competencies and

Published: December 2023

, people with Lived Experience, and the Shared perspective. Read and download our He Ara Āwhina (pathways to support) framework [PDF 3.1 MB]   Our Goal: a whānau dynamic mental health and addiction system He Ara Āwhina has a goal of a whānau-dynamic mental health and addiction system, which means to

Published: September 2025

Access and Choice Programme report 2025 downloads Download the full Access and Choice Programme: Monitoring report on progress and achievements at five years, Kaupapa Māori primary mental health services infographic, summary and literature scan. Report Access and Choice Programme report webinar On

Published: August 2025

- updated An updated Statement of Intent was prepared in 2024 to ensure current government priorities are reflected. The document was released in August 2024. Statement of Intent 2022-2026 - updated [PDF 2.7MB]     Statement of Intent 2022 – 2026 This document is the first Statement of

Published: July 2025

The report on the state of wellbeing, and priorities to support greater wellbeing for Pacific peoples in Aotearoa was published in May 2024. Assessment of youth and rangatahi wellbeing and access to services infographic This quantitative assessment of mental health and wellbeing among young people and

Published: July 2025

services Action toward improved social connectedness will support prevention and recovery from mental distress Promoting a sense of belonging and inclusivity will better support wellbeing for people who interact with services Connection to culture is an enabler for Māori mental health and wellbeing Whānau is a solution for supporting improved Māori mental health and wellbeing outcomes

Published: June 2025

are very welcome – please get in touch by email kiaora@mhwc.govt.nz .  In time, we will monitor other mental health and addiction supports and services, and we will continue to make more detailed investigations into system-level change.  Last updated: 11 June 2025.