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Published: January 2024

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Published: 15 May, 2023

We need genuine commitment, leadership, and a comprehensive plan to make this happen. It is not too late to start, but we certainly cannot afford to wait. At the heart of this report are young people and whānau who shared their experiences of adult inpatient mental health services.

Published: 17 May, 2023

  This report examines the trends in admitting young people (aged 12 to 17 years) to adult inpatient mental health services in Aotearoa and reflects on perspectives from young people, whānau and family who have experienced admissions to adult facilities.

Published: 4 July, 2024

“To achieve the target, resources need to be aligned, a concrete action plan put in place, and more effort put into building system leadership momentum. We also hope to see the Minister for Mental Health closely involved.”

Published: 20 May, 2022

The focus of this investment is aligned with the voices of Māori and tāngata whaiora (people with lived experience of distress and addiction, substance, or gambling harm) as heard through He Ara Oranga," says Commission Board Chair Hayden Wano.

Published: August 2026

We are committed to prioritising the voices of people who experience mental distress, substance harm, gambling harm or addiction, and advocating for their needs and aspirations.

Published: November 2023

Media spending [PDF, 291KB] Updates to He Ara Āwhina Date published: 24 June 2025 Response date: 4 March 2025 View/download PDF: MHWC2025 003 Updates to He Ara Awhina [PDF, 111KB] Parental leave entitlements Date published: 4 February 2025 Response date: 11 December 2024 View/download PDF: MHWC2024-009

Published: 13 December, 2023

We participated in forums organised by the World Federation for Mental Health and the International Initiative for Mental Health Leadership (IIMHL). We met visiting IIMHL CEO Steve Appleton alongside Le Va colleagues in early November.

Published: 16 February, 2024

The recommendations call for system leadership. For this to become a reality the Minister could create a sense of urgency and drive improvements that will deliver for rangatahi and young people.”

Published: 29 March, 2023

Speakers: Matthew Bloomer, Director Wellbeing System Leadership, Te Hiringa Mahara Karen Orsborn, Chief Executive Officer, Te Hiringa Mahara Dr Claire Achmad, Chief Executive Officer, Social Service Providers Aoteaora.