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Published: 28 May, 2026

. This was a step in the right direction, and further investment will enable the much needed expansion of options for people seeking support. "This budget won’t take us any closer to having a cohesive national approach to crisis support. No matter where you live, you should have a range of support options

Published: 15 December, 2025

was an opportunity for people to explore where we need to head with crisis responses.  The energetic, participatory workshop generated a lot of ideas. These have been documented in a short synthesis report: He Tirohanga o Te Ara Tūroa Bold Directions for the future of Aotearoa's Mental Health

Published: 14 May, 2026

In this new report we have sought to identify the factors that are associated with improved mental wellbeing outcomes for people who interact with mental health and addiction services. The analysis shows that good self-reported health, a bundle of social connection factors and material wellbeing

Published: January 2026

alone. There are many ways that you can support our advocacy: Sign up for updates from us to learn more about what we are doing Have your say when we monitor mental health and addiction services Attend our webinars Invite us to meet with you or speak at upcoming events by emailing kiaora@mhwc.govt.nz

Published: 5 June, 2024

asking for help, discrimination, or a lack of suitable options. We have also heard good stories, such as of people getting the support they needed, and the value of being active participants in their own care or with their whānau and family. This report captures this and more. The hard-working mental

Published: 5 June, 2024

difficulties getting access to higher levels of care such as specialist services when needed. “If you can’t get help in one part of the system you’ll invariably turn elsewhere. For instance, emergency responses continue to see increasing mental health related calls.” “We have got to do more to ensure

Published: 27 July, 2021

employment that really have a big contribution to people’s wellbeing." You can listen to the podcast highlights on YouTube or the  full podcast interview on Spotify.  

Published: May 2026

particular Māori, young people, LGBTQIA+ people, Pacific people and disabled people who face compounding and intersecting barriers to wellbeing. What we found is that: People who interact with mental health and addiction services experience poorer wellbeing outcomes Have lower household income

Published: 3 April, 2025

, addiction and wellbeing issues. The programme is a good investment, but efforts to reach more people need to be intensified,” said Karen Orsborn, Chief Executive Officer. During 2023-24, over 207,000 people have accessed support, with over 1.6 million sessions completed across the country since

Published: 8 December, 2021

experience good wellbeing, most of the time. The report also found that a concerningly large minority of people and communities experience persistently poor wellbeing. “This may not come as a surprise to many, but that does not make it any less concerning,” says Board Chair, Hayden Wano. “When a person