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Published: 25 February, 2026

effects of mental health issues. “The data we have gathered clearly shows that the system is less responsive to the high level of mental health need of Māori, Pacific and disabled people. Options need to be available that are tailored for these young people to enable better mental health and

Published: 5 June, 2024

picture of the system available. More New Zealanders are accessing mental health or addiction support from a GP or other primary health provider. The Access and Choice programme, newly established in 2019/20, provided support to around 186,000 people in 2022/23. However, the number of people

Published: 8 June, 2022

We welcome the transformational approach taken in the Pae Ora (Healthy Futures) Bill, which passed its third reading yesterday. The Commission’s Chair Hayden Wano says the Government now has the means to ensure better mental health and wellbeing outcomes for future generations. “It is very good to

Published: 31 May, 2023

This mental health and addiction service monitoring report is the main report that monitors across the breadth of national-level data. It aims to show what is working well and what isn’t in mental health and addiction services, how this has changed over time, and advocate for improvements. This

Published: April 2026

This is a great time to join us and play a key role in supporting us as we assess and report on progress with system transformation, monitor mental health and addiction services, and advocate for the collective interests of people with lived experience of mental distress and/or addiction. We are

Published: January 2026

Work with us You can find information here about our current vacancies and how to apply for them Have your say Your views are important to us, and we encourage you to have your say to improve mental health and wellbeing outcomes for all people in Aotearoa New Zealand. This is a great time to join

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: 31 October, 2025

takes us up until 2029. We will continue to push strongly to ensure people who need support have access to appropriate services, and as well as tackling underlying factors that contribute to poor mental health.” The changes announced are:   Dr Barbara Disley, a current board member, has

Published: 5 June, 2024

health and addiction workforce needs to be acknowledged. Working in a field that faces workforce shortages and high vacancies and involves managing more complex issues is not easy. But we have heard about the incredible work going on and staff turning up each day to do their best to support others

Published: September 2023

mental health and addiction system looks like. How He Ara Oranga wellbeing outcomes framework was created The framework was developed by the Initial Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission , in collaboration with communities, and with guidance from experts in wellbeing and mental health. The wellbeing