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Published: 27 January, 2022

couldn't. However, the job is not yet done. “There will be a number of reasons for these lower rates, but we are of the view that access is a particular concern, combined with a level of hesitancy and lack of trust. We have no reason to believe that a significant portion are vaccine resistant as such

Published: November 2023

. Requestor names, addresses, or contact details will be withheld to maintain privacy. On this page you can download the proactively released responses to Official Information Act requests. Under some circumstances, information that was released to the person who made the original request may be

Published: 30 November, 2022

, and higher rates of access to youth services for rangatahi Māori.” While high quality access and choice requires culturally and socially appropriate service settings and delivery, it also requires a stable and well-trained workforce, sufficient staff, and professional sensitivity to do the job. “We

Published: 22 March, 2022

, wants to see Te Tiriti o Waitangi obligations upheld, investment in kaupapa Māori services, peer services, youth services, and other community-based specialist services. The Commission is also calling for a decrease in compulsory treatment orders and mental health law that does not discriminate on the

Published: April 2026

service monitoring infographic downloads Read and download infographics on: Kaupapa Māori mental health and addiction services, Reducing coercive practices, Youth and rangatahi wellbeing and access to services, and a service overview. Infographics Te Huringa Tuarua: Mental Health and Addiction Service

Published: February 2026

framework , which is used more broadly to monitor wellbeing. These partner frameworks are designed to work together. Read and download How the He Ara Oranga and He Ara Āwhina frameworks work together [PDF 2.3 MB] Two perspectives and the system aspirations There are two perspectives in He Ara Āwhina

Published: 4 November, 2025

system either supports someone or fails them. It’s that important.”  “We need to build a system that supports people when and where they need it. 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

Published: 27 June, 2023

More investment in kaupapa Māori mental health and addiction services is needed to ensure the support available meets the level of mental distress experienced by Māori. Despite funding increases over the past five years more needs to be done to achieve equitable funding. This is a

Published: 3 December, 2025

, particularly ensuring that services meet the needs of population groups who are not always been well served by mental health and addiction services — Māori and young people.   Downloads Assessment of progress - implementation of Kua Tīmata Te Haerenga recommendations report pdf, 404 KB Download Assessment of progress - implementation of Kua Tīmata Te Haerenga recommendations docx, 440 KB Download

Published: 25 March, 2026

variation by anyone seeking support, and this is taking too long to address. No matter where you live, you should have equitable access to services. “Today, we are again calling for renewed efforts to improve access for rangatahi and young people. This must be a priority, with targeted action