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Published: 1 May, 2023

To help members of some of Aotearoa New Zealand's communities stay safe and secure in the face of increased likelihood of violence, we call on the government to enhance community involvement in both planning and decision-making processes; to keep equitable access to services and support front of mind

Published: 16 June, 2026

We also want to see action toward not having young people admitted into adult units. “A fair, robust mental health system is one that works for everyone.

Published: 4 November, 2025

The current system doesn’t always work well for Māori, young people or those living rurally in particular,” said Karen Orsborn, Chief Executive of Te Hiringa Mahara - Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission.  

Published: 31 March, 2026

“Māori account for 55 percent of all adults placed in seclusion, despite making up just 17 percent of the population. Māori are also more likely than any other group to be subject to compulsory assessment and treatment orders.

Published: January 2026

Rangatahi Māori and young people must have a seat at decision-making tables. Expand access to youth mental health and addiction services in all localities.  Eliminate admissions of rangatahi Māori and young people to adult in-patient mental health services.  

Published: January 2026

Making recommendations and calls to action are two closely related tools that we use to highlight the changes we want to see to improve the system's effectiveness, efficiency and adequacy. In the attached document we our approach to using these two tools.

Published: February 2026

We want to maximise available evidence to drive improved decision making. Our aim is for this information to be used for planning and investment, and to direct resources where they are most needed to improve mental health and addiction outcomes.

Published: 27 June, 2024

More evidence of the state of New Zealand youth mental health — Youth and rangatahi wellbeing and access to services assessment — has been released today and shows that while most youth and rangatahi are doing well, there is a steady decline in youth wellbeing in comparison to older age groups more recently

Published: 31 May, 2023

In addition, they continue to experience long waiting times to access specialist services. Our young people deserve better,” says Te Hiringa Mahara Board Chair Hayden Wano.

Published: 19 August, 2026

  We are making available the full literature review, along with supporting documents, and a shorter Evidence brief that summarises the evidence and provides key takeaway messages for Aotearoa New Zealand.