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Published: 31 October, 2025

,” said board chair Hayden Wano.   “We have a diverse, knowledgeable and hard-working board that is committed to bringing to life our vision of thriving together. The changes announced today put us on a strong footing for the future.” “In July this year we began delivering on a new strategy that

Published: 13 December, 2022

Older people have contributed greatly to their communities through the COVID-19 pandemic whilst managing increased loneliness and a range of other challenges. This is according to today’s Te Hiringa Mahara – the Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission report  ​ The impact of COVID-19 on the

Published: April 2026

tangata whaiora are prioritised and reflected in our mahi Maintain effective relationships with Māori health sector leaders, Kaupapa Māori providers, iwi, hapū, and community partners This role is central to ensuring Te Hiringa Mahara honours Te Tiriti o Waitangi and advocates for Kaupapa Māori

Published: January 2026

plan into one place.  Our Pou Rama is standing strong, grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and shining bright on who we are, our areas of focus and what we do. It is supported by our vision, our mission and our values. Whāinga Tāhuhu | Our Vision: Tū tangata mauri ora | Thriving

Published: January 2026

following changes to Cabinet in January 2023. Read and download our Briefing to the Incoming Minister below Briefing to the Incoming Minister - Feb 2023 [PDF, 19MB] Ngā hui tohutohu / Our briefings Our policy is to proactively release information and routinely publish briefings from Te Hiringa

Published: 7 August, 2025

In July 2025 the Commission began operating under a refreshed organisational strategy that sets out how we work and what we will deliver over the next four years. Our approach is documented in our 2025-2029 Statement of Intent and 2025/26 Statement of Performance Expectations, along with a new

Published: 10 July, 2025

assessment released on 25 June is our first assessment comparing the status of wellbeing for people who interact with mental health and addiction services when compared compared to the rest of the population. It found that people who interact with mental health and addiction services experience systemic

Published: January 2026

think we were wrong or have caused harm communicate in a way that is easy to understand be fair and act with integrity. How long will it take? We will endeavour to resolve your complaint as soon as possible, and no later than 20 working days after we receive it. In some cases getting the right

Published: December 2023

Reports to the Minister Read and download our reports to the Minister Kia Toipoto Action Plan Read and download our Kia Toipoto Action plan here OIAs Find more information and download the proactively released responses to Official Information Act requests here Chief Executive expenses Find more

Published: August 2025

Our commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi Learn more about our commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi. Relationships and engagements Learn more about our relationship and engagement with Māori communities, systems and services. Advancing Māori mental health Find more information about the work that we do, including reports, about advancing Māori mental health.