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Published: 6 July, 2026

The final reading of the Mental Health Bill on Saturday 4 July marks a significant step forward to embedding a modern, human rights framework in our mental health and addiction system.

Published: July 2026

As an independent Crown Entity, Te Hiringa Mahara is required to publish a Statement of Intent (SOI) covering a period of four years, an annual Statement of Performance Expectations (SPE), as well as an Annual Report.

Published: 25 June, 2026

provided. He has built on a life’s work growing services in Taranaki, including 25 years leading Māori health provider Tui Ora, and brought this experience to the national stage”, said incoming chairperson Dr Barbara Disley. “As we pause to acknowledge Hayden’s contributions, we note the forward looking

Published: June 2026

wide-ranging benefits for people in Aotearoa New Zealand. Based on our monitoring we are making two new recommendations for system improvement and renewing one: That Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora publishes a national ‘seclusion’ plan by June 2027 outlining the pathway to eliminate ‘seclusion

Published: 14 May, 2026

The second Wellbeing assessment explores the wellbeing status for people who interact with mental health and addiction services. We report here against 22 wellbeing indicators from our He Ara Oranga Wellbeing Outcomes Framework using three national social surveys conducted between 2018 and 2023

Published: 8 April, 2026

Consultation by the Ministry of Health on the first, national Mental Health and Wellbeing Strategy began on 8 April 2026. We would like everyone to share their views and make their voices heard. Te Hiringa Mahara has provided independent advice to the Minister for Mental Health on the development

Published: 4 November, 2025

Crisis responses are a critical part of an effective mental health system, and we are calling for a nationally cohesive approach to crisis responses to be developed by June 2027. In Aotearoa New Zealand, we have a collection of services with components that are working well. Elements of a good

Published: 22 May, 2026

During Youth Week 2026 we're reminded of how important it is for young people's voices need to be heard. The release of the Climate Change Commission’s latest risk assessment gives another reason to take concerns about uncertain futures seriously.

Published: May 2026

Our vision for wellbeing for all people in Aotearoa is: tū tangata mauri ora, thriving together.

Published: May 2026

assessments we looked at both outcomes and factors that contribute to mental wellbeing. To do this we selected indicators from our He Ara Oranga Wellbeing Outcomes Framework and drew on three national social surveys. We compared the outcomes for people interacting with mental health and addiction services