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Published: 23 October, 2024

community, by the community to meet their needs. There are some key characteristics that are shared among the services as discussed in the insights paper.  A key theme is the holistic nature of the services, which was highlighted as of critical importance by both staff and tāngata whaiora. Jamie

Published: 24 July, 2024

those who shared these experiences. We pause to remember those for whom this was too late.   The negative flow-on effects of decades of institutional abuse are still playing out. We must make sure enough is being done for those living with the aftermath.   The Commission says that

Published: 1 November, 2023

report in mid-2024. We will also be sharing what we heard from people about their experiences and what matters most. Find out more about this project, see our FAQs . Read and download our access to mental health and addiction services documents in alternate formats: Participation Information - Easy

Published: 1 October, 2020

We established an Expert Advisory Group (EAG) to guide the development of the He Ara Āwhina framework, following on from the  co-define phase  for the framework from October 2020 to February 2021. This diverse group of experts shared their expertise and perspectives and guided the co

Published: March 2024

a te ao Māori perspective and from a shared perspective. Our other key framework, He Ara Āwhina , enables us to monitor the mental health and addiction system, and is written from the perspective of tāngata whaiora and whānau - amplifying the most important voices. The feedback that we heard from

Published: April 2026

. It expresses each system aspiration from both a perspective of Te Ao Māori and a shared perspective, producing 12 domains in total. Through the dashboard we can publish up-to-date data and make it more widely accessible than previously.    Using the dashboard The data is presented in an

Published: 16 September, 2024

shared and embraced across the generations.  Strong cultural identity is related to te reo Māori proficiency. Cultural identity is a protective factor for improved mental health and wellbeing for Māori. Our previous population wellbeing assessment shows that Māori adults believe that te reo Māori

Published: 11 May, 2023

Māori-led initiatives played a key role in protecting the health and wellbeing of communities, supporting connection with individuals and whānau, and sharing information and resources during the COVID-19 pandemic. This is according to today’s Te Hiringa Mahara – the Mental Health and Wellbeing

Published: January 2026

in services and courts , such as supporting tikanga in court hearings Ensure tāngata whaiora and whānau perspectives are heard , such as involving whānau, family and supporters are involved in planning with tāngata whaiora Support tāngata whaiora to make decisions about their treatment , such as sharing

Published: 15 May, 2023

of this report are young people and whānau who shared their experiences of adult inpatient mental health services. It is for them and future generations that we stand up for a better future of mental health support. There must be investment in youth-specific acute alternatives, including kaupapa